Menu Boards¶
Menu Boards provide a dedicated system for managing digital menu content, ideal for restaurants, cafes, and food service environments.
Overview¶
The Menu Board system allows you to:
- Organize menu items into categories
- Manage products with names, descriptions, prices, and images
- Display menus using specialized widgets in layouts
- Update prices and items without redesigning layouts
Creating a Menu Board¶
- Navigate to Library > Menu Boards
- Click Add Menu Board
- Enter a Name
- Select a Folder
- Click Save
Managing Categories¶
Organize your menu into logical sections:
- Open the Menu Board's row menu
- Select View Categories
- Click Add Category
- Enter a Name (e.g., "Starters", "Main Courses", "Beverages")
- Set a Sort Order for display sequence
- Click Save
Managing Products¶
Add items to your menu categories:
- Select a category
- Click Add Product
- Enter product details:
- Name - Product name
- Description - Brief description
- Price - Item price
- Allergy Information - Dietary notes
- Image - Product photo from the Library
- Availability - Toggle items on/off
- Click Save
Displaying Menus¶
Use Menu Board widgets in the Layout Editor:
Menu Board Category Widget¶
Displays all products within a single category:
- Add a Menu Board Category widget to your layout
- Select the Menu Board and Category
- Configure the display template and styling
Menu Board Products Widget¶
Displays specific products:
- Add a Menu Board Products widget
- Select products to display
- Configure appearance and layout
Updating Menus¶
Changes to menu items, prices, or availability are reflected automatically on displays:
- Edit product prices and details in the Menu Board section
- Toggle product availability without removing items
- Add seasonal specials or remove discontinued items
Tip
Menu Board changes propagate to displays on the next sync cycle — no need to edit or republish layouts.