Digital Signage Software for gastronomy
In the gastronomy, first impressions matter—and your guests’ appetites are whetted even before they take their first bite. With modern digital signage, you can say goodbye to illegible chalkboards and expensive menu printing costs. With SignageNow, you can transform ordinary TVs into a dynamic information system in no time, perfectly showcasing your restaurant or café.
The Modern Digital Menu Board for Restaurants & Cafés
Whether it’s a changing daily lunch special, seasonal highlights, or exclusive happy hour deals—as a restaurant owner, you need to stay flexible. With our cloud-based software and the accompanying SignageNow app from the Play Store, you have full control over your screens.
You can upload your own specials and culinary creations to the dashboard with just a few clicks, add them to your playlist, and display them on your screens immediately. You’ll receive a URL that you simply enter into your browser or the app—and you’re all set.
Use high-resolution images or engaging videos to make your guests’ mouths water. Best of all: A digital menu board has been proven to boost upselling.
Perfect Timing: Create Automated Schedules and Promote Events with a Countdown Timer
The hectic daily routine in the kitchen and front-of-house often leaves no time to manually update the displays at lunchtime. That’s exactly why our digital display software offers smart schedules. You simply plan your content in advance: At exactly 11:00 a.m., the screen automatically switches from the breakfast menu to the lunch menu, and starting at 6:00 p.m., the dinner and bar menus appear. You don’t have to worry about a thing while the restaurant is open.
In addition, one of our templates ensures real interaction: the countdown timer. Plan exciting events and build anticipation among your guests by displaying a countdown clock—for example, until kickoff of the next World Cup match at your public viewing event or until the start of the next live music night at your café.
Attract More Attention on the Street: Effective Digital Window Advertising
The battle for the attention of passersby begins even before they reach the front door. Static displays are often overlooked as people walk by. Targeted digital window advertising breaks this routine.
Use your window displays to directly engage passersby with our digital signage software. Show pedestrians the cozy atmosphere of your dining area, the daily specials, or current promotions. Since our software runs extremely reliably and is hardware-independent, you can safely display content on your storefront screens around the clock—even after closing time—to attract new customers for the coming days.
Free Templates for Digital Menu Boards
SignageNow offers a wide variety of free templates for your restaurant or café. You can create your own digital menu board, display your hours of operation, and promote your social media channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a digital menu board, and what benefits does it offer my restaurant?
A digital menu board is a digital menu displayed on screens in your restaurant or café. Unlike printed menus or chalkboards, you can update the content in just a few seconds.
The benefits are clear: You save on ongoing printing costs, reduce the effort involved in price changes, and can present dishes more appetizingly with appealing images or videos. This has been proven to increase sales and encourages upselling right at the point of sale.
Can I set the digital menu to change automatically based on the time of day?
Yes, that’s exactly what our digital signage software is designed for. Using smart schedules, you can fully automate when specific content appears on your displays. You can set it up in advance so that the breakfast menu is displayed in the morning, the lunch menu switches on at 11:30 a.m. sharp, and the bar menu or happy hour specials automatically appear in the evening. This way, your marketing runs completely on its own in the background.
How does the countdown timer for events work?
The countdown timer is one of our screen apps (templates) designed to capture your guests' attention. You can easily set up a countdown clock in the dashboard and display it on your screens. This is perfect for building anticipation for upcoming events—whether it’s the countdown to kickoff for the next World Cup match at your public viewing party, the start of a live concert in your café, or the launch of your next discount promotion.
Do I need expensive hardware for digital window displays in the restaurant industry?
No, expensive specialized hardware or complicated media players are a thing of the past. All you need to run effective digital window advertising is a standard smart TV (e.g., Google TV or Android TV). Simply enter your URL in the TV’s browser or install the free SignageNow app directly on the TV, enter your code, and your playlist will start playing. If you’re using an older screen without Smart TV functionality, you can easily and affordably upgrade it with a Google Chromecast stick or a Fire-TV-Stick.
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