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Digital Menu Boards & Signage Setup

Transform your restaurant with dynamic digital displays that update in real-time.

Overview​

Digital signage lets you:

  • Display dynamic menus that update automatically
  • Show promotions and specials
  • Automate daypart menu switching
  • Hide 86'd items instantly
  • Manage multiple screens from one dashboard

Benefits for Your Restaurant:

  • Eliminate manual menu board updates
  • Reduce printing costs
  • Increase upsells with dynamic promotions
  • Keep pricing consistent across all displays
  • Engage customers with video content

Quick Setup​

Step 1: Register Your Displays​

  1. Go to Settings → Displays & Signage
  2. Click Add Display
  3. Enter display details:
    • Name (e.g., "Front Counter Board 1")
    • Location/Zone
    • Display type (Menu Board, Promotional, Order Status)
  4. Note the Registration Code
  5. Enter code on your display device

Step 2: Configure Display Settings​

  1. Select your display from the list
  2. Set Orientation (landscape/portrait)
  3. Choose Resolution (auto-detected or manual)
  4. Assign to a Display Group

Step 3: Assign Content​

  1. Choose a Template or Playlist
  2. Preview content on display
  3. Click Publish

Display Management​

Display Types​

TypeBest ForFeatures
Menu BoardAbove counter/drive-thruFull menu display, categories
PromotionalLobby, windowsSlides, videos, offers
Order StatusPickup areaOrder ready notifications
Combo BoardMixed useMenu + promotions

Display Groups​

Organize displays by:

  • Location (Front, Drive-thru, Patio)
  • Purpose (Menu, Promo, Status)
  • Zone (Counter 1, Counter 2)

To create a group:

  1. Go to Displays → Groups
  2. Click New Group
  3. Name and assign displays
  4. Apply content to entire group

Health Monitoring​

Monitor display status:

  • Online - Display is connected and active
  • Offline - No connection (check network)
  • Warning - Connection intermittent
  • Last Heartbeat - Time of last check-in

Menu Board Content​

Real-Time Menu Sync​

Your digital menu boards sync automatically with your POS menu:

ChangeDisplay Update
Price changeInstant
Item 86'dWithin 5 seconds
New item addedImmediate
Description updateImmediate
Photo changeNext refresh cycle

Category Display​

Organize menu display:

  1. Go to Content → Menu Layouts
  2. Select categories to display
  3. Arrange category order
  4. Set items per category
  5. Choose display style (grid, list)
SettingDescription
Show PricesDisplay item prices
Show CaloriesDisplay calorie counts
Show AllergensShow allergen icons
Show ModifiersList available modifications
Show PhotosDisplay item images
Highlight SpecialsFeature daily specials

86'd Item Handling​

When an item is marked 86'd:

  • Automatically hidden from display
  • No manual update needed
  • Restored when item available again
  • Option to show "Sold Out" instead

Daypart Scheduling​

Automatic Menu Switching​

Set menus to change automatically by time of day:

  1. Go to Content → Schedules
  2. Click New Schedule
  3. Define dayparts:
    • Breakfast: 6:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Lunch: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Dinner: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Late Night: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Day-of-Week Variations​

Create different schedules for:

  • Weekday vs Weekend
  • Specific days (Taco Tuesday)
  • Holiday schedules

Schedule Overrides​

Override schedules for:

  • Special events
  • Weather-related changes
  • Inventory shortages
  • Promotional periods

Promotional Content​

Creating Promotions​

  1. Go to Content → Promotions
  2. Click New Promotion
  3. Add content:
    • Title and description
    • Images or video
    • Pricing/offer details
    • Call to action
  4. Set display duration
  5. Assign to displays or groups

Content Types​

TypeFormatsBest For
Static ImagePNG, JPGProduct photos, offers
AnimatedGIF, WebPAttention-grabbing
VideoMP4, WebMBrand content, features
DynamicLive dataWait times, order status

Promotional Widgets​

Add dynamic widgets:

  • Weather - Current conditions
  • Time/Date - Current time
  • Social Feed - Instagram/Twitter posts
  • QR Code - Link to mobile ordering
  • Wait Time - Estimated wait display
  • Countdown - Limited time offers

Playlists​

Creating Playlists​

Playlists rotate content automatically:

  1. Go to Content → Playlists
  2. Click New Playlist
  3. Add content items
  4. Set duration for each item
  5. Choose transition effects
  6. Assign to displays

Playlist Settings​

SettingOptions
LoopContinuous, once, scheduled
Item Duration5s - 60s per item
TransitionFade, slide, zoom, none
Random OrderShuffle content order

Content Priority​

Set priority for interruptions:

  • High - Always shows (order ready)
  • Medium - Shows during breaks
  • Low - Background content

Templates & Design​

Template Library​

Choose from pre-built templates:

CategoryTemplates
Fast CasualGrid menu, combo boards
Fine DiningElegant, minimal
Coffee ShopBeverage-focused
Drive-ThruHigh visibility
PromotionalSales, offers, events

Custom Templates​

Build your own templates:

  1. Go to Content → Template Builder
  2. Choose canvas size (16:9, 9:16, etc.)
  3. Add zones:
    • Menu zone
    • Promo zone
    • Logo zone
    • Widget zone
  4. Style each zone
  5. Save template

Branding​

Apply your brand consistently:

  • Colors - Primary, secondary, accent
  • Fonts - Headlines, body text
  • Logo - Placement and sizing
  • Style - Rounded, sharp, gradient

Multi-Zone Layouts​

Zone Configuration​

Divide displays into zones:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│           Header / Logo Zone            │
├───────────────────────┬─────────────────┤
│                       │                 │
│    Menu Zone          │   Promo Zone    │
│    (Categories)       │   (Specials)    │
│                       │                 │
├───────────────────────┴─────────────────┤
│           Footer / Widget Zone          │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘

Zone Types​

ZonePurpose
MenuDisplay menu categories/items
PromotionalRotating promotions
MediaVideos, images
WidgetTime, weather, QR codes
StatusOrder status, wait times

Drive-Thru Displays​

Special settings for drive-thru:

  • High contrast for outdoor visibility
  • Larger text for reading from car
  • Simplified layout for quick decisions
  • Combo highlights prominent placement

Daypart Optimization​

Drive-thru specific dayparts:

  • Morning Rush (6-9 AM) - Breakfast combos
  • Lunch Rush (11 AM-1 PM) - Quick meals
  • Dinner (5-8 PM) - Family meals
  • Late Night (10 PM+) - Limited menu

Weather Adaptation​

Auto-adjust content based on weather:

  • Hot day → Cold drink promotions
  • Cold day → Hot beverage features
  • Rain → Comfort food highlights

Order Status Displays​

Customer-Facing Status​

Show order progress to customers:

  1. Order Received - Number displayed
  2. Preparing - In kitchen
  3. Ready - Pickup notification

Configuration​

Set up order status display:

  1. Go to Displays → select status display
  2. Choose Order Status template
  3. Configure:
    • Number of orders shown
    • Preparing vs Ready sections
    • Audio notification on ready
    • Order number style

Analytics & Performance​

Display Analytics​

Track display performance:

MetricDescription
UptimePercentage online
ImpressionsContent views
Content PerformanceWhich content shows most
Sales CorrelationSales lift from promotions

A/B Testing​

Test different content:

  1. Go to Analytics → A/B Tests
  2. Create test with variations
  3. Assign to split display groups
  4. Run test for defined period
  5. Analyze results

Reports​

Available reports:

  • Display uptime summary
  • Content rotation report
  • Daypart performance
  • Promotion effectiveness

Troubleshooting​

Display Won't Connect​

Solutions:

  1. Verify network connection
  2. Check registration code
  3. Ensure firewall allows connection
  4. Restart display device
  5. Re-register display

Content Not Updating​

Check:

  1. Display is online
  2. Content published correctly
  3. Schedule is active
  4. Cache cleared on display

Poor Video Playback​

Try:

  1. Check network bandwidth
  2. Reduce video quality
  3. Pre-cache content
  4. Check device specs

Scheduling Issues​

Verify:

  1. Timezone settings correct
  2. Schedule dates are valid
  3. No conflicting overrides
  4. Daypart times don't overlap

Best Practices​

Content Guidelines​

DoDon't
Use high-quality imagesUse blurry or low-res photos
Keep text readable from distanceOvercrowd with text
Update promotions regularlyLeave outdated content
Match your brand styleUse inconsistent designs
Test before publishingPublish without preview

Display Placement​

LocationTips
Behind CounterEye level, good lighting
Drive-ThruAngled for car view, bright
LobbyVisible from entrance
WindowHigh brightness, anti-glare

Maintenance​

Regular tasks:

  • Check display health daily
  • Update content weekly
  • Review analytics monthly
  • Clean screens as needed
  • Test backup displays

Hardware Requirements​

Supported Devices​

Device TypeRecommended
Commercial DisplaysSamsung, LG commercial grade
Media PlayersBrightSign, Raspberry Pi 4+
Smart TVsAndroid TV, Fire TV
All-in-OneCommercial signage displays

Minimum Specs​

  • Resolution: 1080p minimum
  • Network: WiFi or Ethernet
  • Memory: 2GB RAM
  • Storage: 8GB for content caching

Network Requirements​

  • Stable internet connection
  • Bandwidth: 5 Mbps per display
  • Firewall ports: 443 (HTTPS), 8883 (MQTT)
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