Merchant Fund Express
(305) 384-8391Call Now
Home/Clover/Device and setup guides/Digital menu boards for restaurants

Guide

Digital menu boards for restaurants: what they change

A digital menu board is a screen above the counter that shows your menu and can be changed from anywhere. Its value is in the changes you no longer have to print.

✓ Installed by our team and supported by phone. Rates and equipment are quoted to your business.

PlainEnglish
FreeRate review
PhoneHelp
Updated2026
Save on your processing rates: call now for a free rate review.Call (305) 384-8391

The short version

Merchant Fund Express explains payments in plain English so owners can make better decisions about equipment and processing.

A digital menu board is a screen above the counter that shows your menu and can be changed from anywhere. Its value is in the changes you no longer have to print.

Printed menus and boards go out of date the moment a price changes or an item sells out. A digital board changes in minutes, shows photos, features specials at the right hour and can promote the thing you most want to sell.

It is a display, not an ordering device: customers read it and order at the counter, a kiosk or on their phone.

How to decide

Time-based menus

Breakfast, lunch and dinner screens switch on their own.

Instant changes

Mark an item sold out or change a price without reprinting.

Promotions

Feature a high-margin combo or a limited-time special.

Consistency

A multi-location brand shows one menu in every store.

Side by side

OptionPrinted boardDigital board
Price changeReprintEdit and publish
Sell-outCross out by handRemove in seconds
PhotosExtra print costIncluded
Upfront setupLowScreens and layout

A worked example

A sandwich shop that changes its soup every day used to hand-letter a chalkboard. A digital board now shows the soup of the day with a photo and swaps the lunch combo in at 11:00 without anyone touching it.

Common mistakes

Cramming too many items on the screen.
Using photos that do not match the real product.
Forgetting to update after a price change.
Call Now to Get Set Up: (305) 384-8391

The quick recap

Time-based menus: Breakfast, lunch and dinner screens switch on their own.
Instant changes: Mark an item sold out or change a price without reprinting.
Promotions: Feature a high-margin combo or a limited-time special.
Consistency: A multi-location brand shows one menu in every store.

Before you decide: three questions

Where will it live, and how will it be powered and connected?
What is the busiest ten minutes of my day, and what happens in them?
Where will it live, and how will it be powered and connected?

Questions worth asking your processor

What does the statement look like in the month this first applies?
Is this fee fixed, or does it change with the card type and how the card is taken?
Does it apply to every location and every device I use?
What would change if I took the same sale by phone instead of in person?

How we help

A device or pricing decision looks bigger on paper than it is in practice. Most owners are well served by choosing for their busiest ten minutes, keeping the first setup simple and adding pieces as volume proves the need.

Call (305) 384-8391 and tell us how you sell. We will explain the options in plain English, give you a personal quote and review your current statement for free. There is no price list to compare against, because the right setup depends on your business.

In more depth

Treat a board like a menu printed daily: someone owns it, there is a schedule to review it and a rule about what goes on it. A quick weekly check against the register menu catches the price change that was made in one place and not the other, and a seasonal refresh a few times a year keeps the board feeling alive.

As explained by Merchant Fund Express. Updated 2026.

Common questions

Can customers order from the board?

No. A board is for display. Self-ordering is handled by a Kiosk or online ordering.

Does it connect to my POS?

It can show your menu, and we help you set up the connection for your business.

What screen should I use?

Commercial-grade displays are recommended; we advise on size and mounting.

Who designs it?

Our partner helps with layout so it matches your brand.

Is support available in Spanish?

Yes. English and Spanish support are available by phone, on site and during staff training, so the person who opens on Monday can learn it in the language they work in.

Will my current equipment still work?

Sometimes. We review what you have and tell you what can be reused, what is worth replacing and what you should check in your contract before deciding.

Keep exploring

Ready to get set up with Clover?

Call Merchant Fund Express. We install it, train your staff and stay on the line after launch. Ask for a free rate review while you are at it.

Call (305) 384-8391
Call NowAll Clover