7 Unique Table Stand Menu Ideas

The best way to highlight specialty items, happy-hour deals, or upcoming events is with a table stand. Although there are several basic styles of table stands and endless customization options, different stands are better suited for certain atmospheres.

To simplify your search for the right table tent, we’ve broken down the basic options, their unique differences, and customization options. Read on to learn about the different stands and discover which option will best compliment your establishment’s look and feel.

1 Acrylic Table Tent Holder

A common table menu for restaurants to start with is the acrylic table tent holder. This is a popular choice that offers many customization options. It’s a great universal option that is suited for most establishments including bars, hotels, and even retail establishments.

It’s a nice, reliable option for high-volume environments, as the acrylic holder protects both sides of the menu insert. This is a great inexpensive option that you can get in many styles, not just the standard two-sided stand. We offer them in 3-sided, 6-sided, and customized shapes.

2 ABS Plastic Flip Stand

If a 6-sided menu stand isn’t enough insert space for your establishment, but you prefer the basic acrylic option, we recommend the ABS plastic flip stand.

It’s an extension of the acrylic stand, with the ability to hold up to 10 page protectors of menu material. This stand is made from durable plastic, great for high-volume and family establishments. The photo, above right, is an example of a customized flip stand, with a personalized shape.

3 Wooden Table Menu Holder

If you’re seeking an upgraded look, our classic wood table holders are great looking options. Depending on the color you choose, you can offer your establishment a more natural or rustic look. We recommend these as a great option for country clubs, upscale hotels, and local restaurants.

The wood block table stand is a very unique style that is lightweight, versatile, and offers space to add your logo. Wood color options include black, espresso, mahogany, natural, and more. Other wooden stand options include the t-stand style and the top load wood stand that offers a great look for patio and outdoor style restaurants.

4 T-Stand Menu Holder

The t-stand menu is another great option for establishments with too many menu options to fit on a couple page inserts. The t-stand can hold 10 vinyl page protectors, offering 20 page views of menu material.

The t-stand is a wooden option, offered in black with silver bars and espresso with silver bars. Logos can be laser etched into the base of this stand. We recommend this if you’re looking for an upgraded version of the ABS plastic flip stand.

5 LED Grand Table Stand

Want to really stand out? Look no further. This table stand is a forward way to enhance your food specials and specialty cocktails. The LED stand improves readability, making it a top pick for upscale restaurants, nightclubs, VIP lounges, hotel lobby bars, bowling alleys and more.

This innovative menu option comes in black with some creative features. It comes with a special call option, turning the LED light to red when patrons are in need of their server’s attention and you can turn the lights off to conserve power. This stand is made from durable plastic and fits a 6” tall insert.

6 A-Frame Table Tent Holder

A-frame table stands are a very popular customizable option. They offer a cleaner, more sophisticated look with additional branding options to match your restaurant’s décor. Menu Designs creates these with leatherette, offering the same look and feel as leather without the high cost. We offer many material options, however, so let us know what you’d like your menu tent to look like.

The standard a-frame allows you to easily swap out inserts, so if you offer a high turnover of specials, we recommend this style table tent. We also offer vinyl overlays to protect inserts, however this limits the easy and speediness of changing inserts. Switch it up a little by choosing the hybrid a-frame table menu that comes in faux cork as well.

7 3-Sided Table Stands

Our 3-sided stands with a turned edge offer 50% additional viewing space than traditional a-frame table tents. This style offers a magnetic edge closure so the tent can be easily tucked into storage as needed. There are two standard size options that both come in black, however custom size options and colors are available.

The heat seal table stand (above right) is an alternative 3-sided option that features a clear vinyl so menu pages can be inserted from the top and have a protective overlay. We recommend this for around pools and outdoor patios. This comes in a standard 6” x 4” size in black, but custom size and color options are available for this style as well.

To learn more, visit our table stand gallery or contact us for more information on the variety of customization options. We can help you build the perfect stand to match your establishment’s décor and atmosphere.