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Menu Boards
Menu boards are the visual layouts that define how your menu content appears on screen. Each menu board uses a template for its overall design and contains sections that map your menu categories to specific layout styles.
Creating a Menu Board
- Navigate to Menu Boards in the sidebar.
- Click Add Menu Board.
- Enter the board details:
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes | A descriptive name (e.g., "Main Bar Menu") |
| Template | Yes | The visual theme for this board |
| Status | Yes | Draft, Active, or Archived |
- Click Save to create the board, then proceed to add sections.
Templates
Templates control the overall look and feel of your menu board. Each template offers different layout options suited to different types of businesses.
Available Templates
| Template | Best For | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Default | General use | Clean, versatile design for any menu type |
| Craft Brewery | Breweries, taprooms | Designed for beer menus with ABV/IBU display |
| Tavern | Bars, pubs | Traditional bar menu styling |
| Beer Tap List | Tap-focused venues | Optimized for on-tap beverage lists |
Each template comes with multiple layout options for individual sections (see below).
Sections
Sections are the building blocks of a menu board. Each section maps a menu category to a display layout.
Adding a Section
- Open a menu board for editing.
- Click Add Section.
- Configure the section:
- Category — Select which menu category to display in this section.
- Layout — Choose how items in this category are arranged.
- Sort Order — Control where this section appears on the board.
- Save the section.
Layout Options
Available layouts vary by template but commonly include:
| Layout | Description |
|---|---|
| List | Items displayed in a vertical list |
| Grid | Items in a multi-column grid layout |
| Split Featured | Featured items highlighted alongside a regular list |
| Compact | Dense layout showing more items in less space |
Some layouts have additional configuration options, such as:
- Number of columns for grid layouts
- Color customization for section headers or backgrounds
- Display options for which item fields to show (price, description, ABV, etc.)
Board Status
Menu boards have three statuses:
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Draft | Work in progress. Not available for screens. |
| Active | Ready for use. Can be assigned to screens. |
| Archived | No longer in use. Cannot be assigned to screens. |
Note: An active menu board that is currently assigned to a screen cannot be archived. Remove it from all screens first.
Editing a Menu Board
- Go to Menu Boards.
- Click Edit next to the board.
- Modify the board name, template, sections, or layout options.
- Changes are saved but do not go live until you publish the screen that uses this board (see Screens).
Deleting a Menu Board
- Go to Menu Boards.
- Click Delete next to the board.
- If the board is assigned to any screens, you will see a warning listing the affected screens.
- Confirm the deletion.
Tips
- Preview before publishing — Use the board preview to see how your menu will look before pushing it live.
- One board per purpose — Create separate boards for different menus (e.g., "Lunch Menu," "Happy Hour," "Late Night").
- Update without disruption — Make changes to a draft board, then swap it onto a screen when ready and publish.