Restaurant Menu Card Template

History indicates that the first menu appeared after the mid of the eighteenth century. And it is not only the list of dishes according to their prices but reflects a restaurant’s mode and impression. A menu should not be written rapidly, as it comes into mind but thinks carefully and appropriately before putting the names of the dishes in it. Because it can be a significant tool used for marketing. It certainly works as a heart for any restaurant. It explains everything a restaurant can offer for eats and drink. Menus are different according to each restaurant’s style and theme. It is the menu that calls for customers and brings them back again and again. Menus are also the main reason behind the success of a restaurant. There are a few things that should be kept in mind while designing a restaurant’s menu. And certainly, a few things have to be avoided. Keep these things in mind before finalizing a restaurant’s menu for printing.

Categorize the menu simply and in different sections according to available dishes. Make a different section for drinks and food, further sections should offer the varieties particularly. Also, add one or two sentences of the description of dishes that should be understandable by clients and avoid using terms of cuisine and mentioning in front of menus which dishes are mostly the customer’s choice and which are recommended by the chef. A section for special occasion menus also be enlisted and dishes for kids should also mention separately and clearly. Professional photographs should be added and a restaurant must have to hire a graphic designer to help them in creating a menu in which their logo must be added in a decent way. Make sure that all of the restaurant staff and especially waiters will be well prepared to answer any of the queries regarding the menu.

Here is a preview of this Restaurant Menu Card,

Price and layout are the major things that needed attention while writing a menu for any restaurant. Quote the exact range of prices that will make your restaurant earn profit as well as stay in the competition. On the menu, never describe the exact amount of food or pieces served in a dish that will be helpful in adjusting portion control, and food costs could be controlled accordingly.  For example, don’t mention ‘six chicken wings’ when describing a fried chicken combo instead simply saying ‘chicken wings’ will be sufficient. Because if five wings are served in place of the advertising menu, clients certainly will notice it and will feel cheated in spite. One important thing is to avoid common disclaimers, for example, ‘family deals not available for couples’ or ‘lunch menu only available after 2 pm’ although these all do fine. But do not mention them on the menu at all. The font size of the menu has to be simple and 12 to 14. So, customers can read it easily, and avoid cursive or bold text. A better option is to reprint the menu every six months but if not, even then it is recommended not to laminate the menu. So, when an update or any replacement of the menu is needed, it will be easy to handle.

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