If you’re in the process of ordering new menu covers for use in your restaurant, you’ve probably already discovered that you have a lot of different options. Do you have a little money to spend or a lot? How much time do you plan on spending on cleaning your menu covers? These are just a couple of the questions you will discover answers to in this overview of the world of restaurant menu covers.
Cover Material
Menu covers are available in many different types of materials. Are you looking for a sophisticated, sleek style of cover? A genuine leather menu cover may be the perfect product for you. Are you more interested in having inexpensive menu covers? Perhaps a vinyl or plastic cover is better suited for you. Menu covers are also available in various fabric, imitation leather, and padded finishes.
Color
With so many different materials used for menu covers, you shouldn’t be surprised to find that there are many different colors to choose from, as well. Leather is typically available in natural colors ranging from black to various shades of brown. Covers made from fabrics and man-made materials like imitation leather are literally available in almost every color of the rainbow. Finally, if you would prefer to let your menu be the showboat in your restaurant, you can always opt to use clear vinyl menu covers.
Maintenance
Most menu covers are relatively easy to maintain. A quick cleaning with a damp washcloth is usually all that is necessary to remove most stains. However, some menu covers are more durable than others. Leather or fabric covers are fairly resistant to showing signs of wear and tear. In contrast, vinyl or plastic menu covers may wear out more quickly. Plastic can become stiff over a long time and eventually crack or break.
Size
Menu covers can be ordered to fit a menu of almost any size. Some covers are petite, measuring as small as 5 ½ inches by 8 ½ inches. Others are grander, measuring as much as 8 ½ inches by 14 inches. In addition, menu covers can include a variety of pages. Simple covers may only offer two page views: the front and back pages. Others, bound together like books, may offer as many as twelve page views.
Embellishments
Like many designer items, menu covers can be customized with a whole host of embellishments. Some covers can be embossed with a logo or name. Other covers are bound with bright-colored fabric or leatherette. Café menu covers can even feature metal corners that serve a decorative and protective purpose.
Cost
The cost of menu covers varies greatly with the options that are included in the menu covers. Genuine leather covers are typically the most expensive styles with prices running as high as $60 each. A more moderate option might be a leatherette menu cover of a similar size that costs closer to $25. A budget-minded restaurant owner can find an even more economical café cover of the same size for under $5. There truly is a menu cover to fit any budget.
