Menu Updates

Keeping your board current without replacing the frame

Menu updates cover the changes that happen after the original board has already been made. That can mean a new breakfast price, a sharper drink list, a winter soup panel or a full refresh of a set menu that still uses the same aluminium snap frame. The frame stays in place, the content changes and the board keeps working at the counter, wall or window where customers already see it.

For busy service areas, that matters. A3 and A4 snap frames let staff lift the front profile, swap the print, and close the edges again without tools. Where the menu is used outside, we can keep the layout suited to anti glare covers and sealed inserts, so the text remains readable under strong daylight and reflected light from glass or tiled walls.

• Price changes on food and drinks
• Seasonal specials and limited offers
• Breakfast, lunch and evening menu edits
• Window-mounted and wall-mounted frame updates
• A-frame boards for pavement or entrance use

What gets updated in a working menu set

Most update jobs are not full redesigns. Often the layout is sound, but the wording needs tightening, the font sizes need a cleaner balance, or the print must be resized to fit a different insert. We work with existing artwork where possible, then adjust the content so it still reads properly in A4 or A3 format and sits neatly inside the frame profile.

When a site uses several boards, we keep the changes consistent across the set. That helps if one board carries mains, another carries drinks, and a third handles takeaway specials. If you need chalkboard style headings, poster insert printing, or laminated menu prints for heavier handling, those can be folded into the update without changing the whole display system.

• Menu resizing for A4 and A3 frames
• Typesetting for clearer spacing and line breaks
• Proofing before print or insert production
• Colour matching across related boards
• Print finishing for daily handling and wipe-downs

How the update work moves from notes to print

The process starts with the current menu, whether it lives in a snap frame, on a wall board or in an A-frame stand. We work from the live content and mark what must shift, what must stay, and where the new pricing or dish names need more space. If a venue sends changes in a rough list, we set that into a clean format before proofing.

Once the layout is settled, the artwork is prepared for the correct size and finish. Some sites only need a revised insert. Others need fresh laminated prints or a full replacement set for multiple boards. For courier delivery, we package the prints flat and protected so they arrive ready for display at branches in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Johannesburg, Durban or Gqeberha.

• Review current layout and board size
• Set out new items, prices and specials
• Proof the revised artwork
• Produce the chosen print format
• Pack for courier or collection

Materials and sizes that suit real service counters

Menu updates need to match the hardware already on site. An A4 snap frame is useful for tighter counter spaces, while A3 gives more room for longer lists, add-ons and drinks. Aluminium profiles keep the frame light and straight, and anti glare covers help when the board sits near front windows or under bright shop lighting. A-frame menu stands are useful at entrances, on sidewalks or beside a takeaway counter where the offer changes through the day.

We also work with printed inserts that can be swapped into window-mounted boards or wall displays. If the board must handle repeated cleaning, laminated menu prints are a good fit. If the layout changes often, short-run printing avoids holding too much outdated stock. The aim is practical, not overdone, and the update should sit cleanly in the frame without curl, lift or loose corners.

• A4 and A3 snap frame insert sizes
• Aluminium frame profiles for daily use
• Anti glare front covers
• Wall, window and freestanding mounting options
• Short run reprints for changing specials

Pricing that follows the amount of change

Menu update pricing depends on how much text changes, how many pages or inserts need attention, and whether the job calls for typesetting, proofing, resizing or print finishing. A simple price change on one insert costs less work than a full refresh across several boards with new drinks, dish descriptions and seasonal notes. We keep the scope clear before production so the right print method is used from the start.

For recurring venues, it is often more economical to update the live boards in stages. That can mean replacing only the front-facing specials sheet, or updating the most active items first and leaving stable items in place until the next change. Courier packaging is priced according to size and destination, especially where multiple framed inserts or larger A3 boards need extra protection in transit.

What we need to start a menu update

To begin, send the current menu content, the frame size and the type of display already on site. A clear list of changed prices, new dishes, drinks or seasonal notes helps keep the update tidy. If the board is A4 or A3, or if it uses an A-frame stand, that should be included as well, along with any request for laminated prints, poster inserts or colour matching.

Our team in Paarden Eiland handles menu updates for single counters and multi-branch sets, with print-ready templates where the layout needs a cleaner base. Marius Mlambo oversees the department, while Anele Zondo, Bianca Ebrahim, Thabo Kajee, Liam Mkhabela and Zanele Wessels handle production, sales, installations, print coordination and support. For practical changes that need to land neatly on the board, our contact form is the place to send the details.