3. Price lists
A price list is one the biggest mistakes in a menu. It normally comes in the form of smaller to bigger amount defined by a dotted line to the left. A price list simple gets your guests used to shop by price rather than their actual food preference. And that takes us to...
4. Overuse of dollar sign
Dollar sign overuse gives the impression that the experience is not about the food and atmosphere, but rather how much can the restaurant get from the guest.
5. Overmerchandisin
Restaurants usually have a couple of items that they want to merchandise, but some times they go overboard and, instead of simply emphasizing what you're most proud of, they shout at guests' faces. When merchandising your menu, it should subtly guide your patrons highlightinh your best dishes with the highest gross margin.
6. Bad item placement and reading patterns
Many restaurants don't give much thought to where and how items are placed on the menu. In many cases, section and item placement as well as reading flow are an afterthought more than an actual strategic decision.
There are a few different ways to maintain a logical reading flow for your menu, and what you apply should depend on how your research about your audience. For example, appetizers, sides and desserts are all very important to your overall success. But when a guest is reading your menu and deciding what to get is better if this sections don't cover the best areas of your menu.
8. No Brand continuity
Your brand is one your most important restaurant assets and it should be translated into all and any marketing material and initiative you use, including the menu. Unfortunately, a lot of restaurants stop at the development of a logo and don't consider the impact of the lack of a comprehensive brand to their perceived personality and reputation.
Brand continuity doesn't simply mean to put a logo at the top of a menu. It means that there are considerations such as color, type/font selection, imagery and illustrations and more. So, let's think about the next two mistakes...
9. Bad type/font selection
A well done typographic treatment can influence your guest in terms of the personality of your overall brand as well as what you want them to notice first on your menu. Your type/font selection will either draw people in or scare people out by expressing the general feeling about the experience they are about to have.
For example, a script font paired with a bold san serif font can show elegance and sophistication. But a hand drawn font combined with a regular san serif font might give demonstrate a kiddish personality.
10. Color and design elements
Your color palette should come mainly from your brand. However, you should have in mind the effect that your brand's colors will have in the mood and appetite of your guests once they are on your menu. The right colors create a convey a personality, increase the appetite and draw attention to food items.
Some menus use illustrations, photography and other design elements to engage guests visually. Unfortunately, some restaurants tend to use low quality photos or clip art. This detracts from the overall goal of a menu.
3. Price listsA price list is one the biggest mistakes in a menu. It normally comes in the form of smaller to bigger amount defined by a dotted line to the left. A price list simple gets your guests used to shop by price rather than their actual food preference. And that takes us to...4. Overuse of dollar signDollar sign overuse gives the impression that the experience is not about the food and atmosphere, but rather how much can the restaurant get from the guest. 5. OvermerchandisinRestaurants usually have a couple of items that they want to merchandise, but some times they go overboard and, instead of simply emphasizing what you're most proud of, they shout at guests' faces. When merchandising your menu, it should subtly guide your patrons highlightinh your best dishes with the highest gross margin.6. Bad item placement and reading patternsMany restaurants don't give much thought to where and how items are placed on the menu. In many cases, section and item placement as well as reading flow are an afterthought more than an actual strategic decision.There are a few different ways to maintain a logical reading flow for your menu, and what you apply should depend on how your research about your audience. For example, appetizers, sides and desserts are all very important to your overall success. But when a guest is reading your menu and deciding what to get is better if this sections don't cover the best areas of your menu.8. No Brand continuityYour brand is one your most important restaurant assets and it should be translated into all and any marketing material and initiative you use, including the menu. Unfortunately, a lot of restaurants stop at the development of a logo and don't consider the impact of the lack of a comprehensive brand to their perceived personality and reputation.Brand continuity doesn't simply mean to put a logo at the top of a menu. It means that there are considerations such as color, type/font selection, imagery and illustrations and more. So, let's think about the next two mistakes...9. Bad type/font selectionA well done typographic treatment can influence your guest in terms of the personality of your overall brand as well as what you want them to notice first on your menu. Your type/font selection will either draw people in or scare people out by expressing the general feeling about the experience they are about to have. For example, a script font paired with a bold san serif font can show elegance and sophistication. But a hand drawn font combined with a regular san serif font might give demonstrate a kiddish personality. 10. Color and design elementsYour color palette should come mainly from your brand. However, you should have in mind the effect that your brand's colors will have in the mood and appetite of your guests once they are on your menu. The right colors create a convey a personality, increase the appetite and draw attention to food items.Some menus use illustrations, photography and other design elements to engage guests visually. Unfortunately, some restaurants tend to use low quality photos or clip art. This detracts from the overall goal of a menu.
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