Graphics
Menu Board
Menu board graphics for South African takeaways need clear pricing, readable item names, and sizing that suits the counter or wall they sit on. A food list, combo pricing, and branch branding need to be turned into artwork that can be printed, mounted, and fitted without guesswork.
Counter menus and wall panels
Menu Board covers printed menu graphics for counters, walls, and takeaway shopfronts. It suits jobs where the pricing, item list, and layout need to be turned into production-ready artwork for print and fitment.
Begin with the board type and viewing distance. A till-point menu above a fryer reads differently from a roadside takeaway panel or a lightbox facing the pavement. In Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, and smaller towns, glare, grease, and customer queues all affect type size, colour contrast, and panel placement.
A straight-on site photo helps more than a cropped logo file. Include the current menu, the fixing method, and any bulkheads, plugs, or conduit near the display area. That makes it easier to set panel breaks, align price columns, and avoid text landing behind a shelf or machine.
Artwork built for menu changes
The layout should show sections, add-ons, meal deals, and price points in a way staff can check quickly during service. Menu boards often need repeatable rules for fonts, spacing, product shots, and allergen or portion notes. One board set that can be updated branch by branch is more useful than a flashy design that complicates reprints.
Link the menu board to the matching shopfront graphics and brand mark before adding window specials or wall decals. Confirm item spelling, prices, panel sizes, and finishing before print, especially where separate sheets, rigid panels, or vinyl overlays form one display. Send the branch list and current menu wording through the contact form so the production brief matches the site.
- Price lists sized for actual viewing distance
- Sections split for combos, sides, drinks
Site conditions that affect menus
Older fast food sites often have existing menu rails, faded prints, or screw holes from previous boards. Some branches in busy centres can only be measured or fitted outside trading peaks, while others need replacement panels to match an existing run. If one branch is changing prices and another is changing the full menu, keep those as separate instructions.
Coastal humidity can affect board choice, lamination, and edge finish, especially near open serving windows. Inland dust and kitchen residue matter too, because surfaces must be properly cleaned before new vinyl is applied. Where load shedding affects illuminated menus, note whether the display is a printed panel, a lightbox face, or a non-lit wall mount.
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What to send for menu artwork
Send the latest item list, exact prices, branch name, and photos of the display position. Mention seasonal lines, discontinued meals, and any mandatory wording that must stay on the board.
Keep one approved version with the job record once the menu is signed off. It helps when a branch needs a single panel reprinted, a price adjusted, or a promo strip added without rebuilding the full board.
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