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Menu & Sandwich Boards

Chalkboard menus and other erasable menu boards will catch the attention of potential customers and help staff members efficiently coordinate operations. Choose from various sizes and formats ranging from tabletop chalk cards to outdoor signs.

Sandwich Board Signs: What You Need to Know

Restaurants, bars, and cafes can use cafe menu boards to write out witty sayings and create art that'll encourage customers to make purchases. Advertise daily specials in a pedestrian-friendly area using an A-frame chalkboard sign or display your sandwich menu on a wall-mounted board. For back-of-house planning, consider investing in a magnetic whiteboard and dry-erase markers.

Common Questions About Chalkboard Menus

What types of erasable menu boards are there?

Tabletop chalkboards are a few inches high and wide and can be used to display items such as drink or dessert specials to individual customers.
Easel chalkboards usually consist of a three-legged stand that holds a message board, which is usually tilted. They can be placed in indoor or outdoor entrance areas.
A-frame chalkboard menus consist of four legs and a two-sided message board. They are ideal for placement on sidewalks outside restaurant entrances.
Freestanding chalkboards and whiteboards can be hung on windows or walls and may include special LED light functions.
Large portable whiteboards are ideal for back-of-house operations. They are about 3 feet high and can be as long as 6 feet wide and may be mounted on stands with casters.

What if I don't have good handwriting?

If you have less than perfect handwriting and want to ensure your customers are impressed by your chalkboard menu without hiring an experienced artist, consider purchasing a chalkboard stencil set. This will enable you to flawlessly reproduce any letter in the alphabet and an array of commonly used symbols and social media logos.

How does an LED sandwich board sign work?

An illuminated LED message board will enhance the vibrance of your chalk marker art. These erasable menu boards include options for colored glowing lights and other settings and are designed for hanging on a wall or in a window where a power source is within reach.

How do you use a magnetic dry-erase board?

"Push pin" magnets can hold employee schedules and instructions on the magnetic whiteboards in operators' kitchens or even supplement customer-facing menu boards by holding to-go menus or notices.

What are chalk markers used for?

Wet-erase chalk markers differ from dry-erase markers by using a semi-permanent paste instead of an alcohol-based solution. Unlike dry-erase markers, which are designed for use only on whiteboards or glass surfaces, wet-erase markers are also suitable for chalkboards, but they require a damp towel or sponge for removal. Because of their vibrance, they're ideal for customer-facing notices and displays, while dry-erase markers are great for frequent modifications and updates that come along with kitchen planning.

How do you get chalk marker off a chalkboard?

Chalk marker is designed to come off with a damp cloth or sponge, but leaving markings on a chalkboard for too long will make removal harder. Try using a solution of vinegar and water or purchase a special chalkboard cleaning solution if you have difficulty cleaning your board.