Menu Display
Visual menu browsing and product display on self-service kiosks
Menu Display
Customers browse your menu visually on the kiosk touchscreen. High-quality images and clear categorization drive higher order values.
How Customers Browse
Home Screen
Shows featured items, promotions, and category tiles. Customers tap to start ordering.
Select a Category
Tap a category (e.g., Burgers, Drinks, Desserts) to see products. Categories appear as a visual grid with icons.
Browse Products
Scroll through product cards — each shows a photo, name, price, and dietary/allergen icons.
View Item Details
Tap any item for the full detail view with ingredients, nutritional info, allergens, and customization options.
Product Card Layout
Each menu item card shows:
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Photo | High-quality product image (drives sales) |
| Name | Item title |
| Price | With currency symbol |
| Dietary icons | Vegetarian, vegan, halal, etc. |
| Allergen badges | Quick allergy warnings |
Product Detail View
Tapping an item opens the full detail page:
- Full-screen product image
- Complete ingredient list
- Nutritional information (calories, macros)
- All 14 major allergens listed
- Customization options (size, toppings, extras)
- Related item suggestions ("Add a drink?")
Dietary Filters
Customers can filter the entire menu by dietary preference:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Halal
- Custom dietary tags you define in Partner Portal
Dietary filters help customers with restrictions find suitable items quickly. Set these accurately in Partner Portal → Menu → Edit Item → Dietary Tags.
Allergen Information
- Allergen icons appear directly on product cards for quick scanning
- Full allergen list (14 EU-regulated allergens) shown in product details
- Allergens are configured per menu item in Partner Portal
Accurate allergen data is a legal requirement in many countries. Always verify allergen information when adding or modifying menu items. Incorrect data can cause serious health issues.
Real-Time Menu Updates
- Sold-out items are hidden automatically when marked unavailable
- Price changes reflect immediately after sync
- New menu items appear after the next sync cycle (within minutes)
- Schedule-based menus (breakfast, lunch, dinner) switch automatically
Updating the Menu
Changes made in Partner Portal sync to all kiosks:
Edit in Partner Portal
Go to Partner Portal → Menu and edit item images, descriptions, prices, or availability.
Changes sync automatically
Updates push to kiosks within a few minutes. No manual action needed on the kiosk.
Verify on kiosk
Check the kiosk display to confirm changes look correct — especially images and prices.
Best Practices for Menu Display
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Use high-quality photos | Items with photos sell 30%+ more than text-only |
| Keep descriptions short | 1–2 lines max — easy to read on screen |
| Mark allergens accurately | Legal requirement and customer safety |
| Set accurate availability | Avoid customer disappointment at checkout |
| Order categories logically | Most popular categories first |
Troubleshooting
Images Not Loading
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Network issue | Check WiFi/ethernet connection |
| Cache full | Clear kiosk cache in admin settings |
| Image too large | Optimize images in Partner Portal (recommended: under 500KB) |
Category Empty
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| No products assigned | Assign products to the category in Partner Portal |
| All items unavailable | Check availability status of items |
| Filter active | Customer may have a dietary filter on — clear filters |
Slow Scrolling
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Too many images loading | Enable lazy loading in Admin Settings |
| Device memory full | Restart the kiosk application |
| Old hardware | Consider upgrading to a newer device |