How to make a menu board for a TV
Design the board at 1920 × 1080 pixels (landscape) or 1080 × 1920 (portrait), put your best sellers and combos in the biggest type, and keep it to what fits on one screen. Then open catalogproflow.com/tv on the TV, pair it with a code, and edit prices from your phone whenever they change.
1. Pick the screen shape
| Screen | Design size | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape TV | 1920 × 1080 px (Full HD, 16:9) | Main menus behind the counter, combo boards |
| Portrait TV | 1080 × 1920 px (TV turned on its side) | Drinks lists, narrow walls, entrance screens |
| 4K TV | Design at 1920 × 1080; it scales up | Any of the above |
2. Plan the layout
- Two to four columns or sections, grouped the way people order (burgers, sides, drinks).
- One hero item or combo with a photo and the biggest price on the screen.
- If the menu is long, split it across two TVs or rotate two screens in a playlist instead of shrinking the text.
3. Make it readable from the queue
- A common sign-making rule of thumb is about 1 inch of letter height for every 10 feet of viewing distance; test from where customers actually stand.
- Strong contrast: light text on a dark background (or the reverse). Avoid text over busy photos.
- Prices in the same position and style for every item.
4. Put it on the TV
Any TV with a web browser works, as does a streaming stick or a small computer. Open catalogproflow.com/tv on the TV, enter the code it shows in your account, and choose the design. When you edit the design, the TV updates by itself.
Questions
- What size should a TV menu board design be?
- 1920 × 1080 pixels for a landscape TV, or 1080 × 1920 pixels for a TV mounted on its side. Both also look sharp on 4K TVs.
- How many items fit on one TV menu board?
- As many as stay readable from where people order. If you have to shrink the text to fit, split the menu across two screens or rotate two designs.
- Can I change prices without a USB stick?
- Yes. Edit the design in your account and every paired TV shows the new version within seconds.