Can Digital Menus Show Different Menus at Different Times?

Absolutely! One of the biggest advantages of digital menus over printed menus is the ability to schedule different content for different times of day. At Zenith Digital Menus, we set up automated scheduling as part of our done-for-you service so your menus change throughout the day without any effort from you.

How Daypart Scheduling Works

Dayparting is the practice of dividing your business day into time segments, each with its own menu. Here's a typical setup:

• Breakfast (6:00 AM – 11:00 AM): Show your morning menu with coffee, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and early specials.
• Lunch (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM): Switch to your lunch offerings with combos, soups, salads, and midday deals.
• Dinner (3:00 PM – 9:00 PM): Display your full dinner menu with entrees, appetizers, and premium items.
• Happy Hour (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM): Overlay drink specials and bar promotions during peak hours.
• Late Night (9:00 PM – Close): Feature your late-night menu with bar snacks and specialty cocktails.

These transitions happen automatically at the times you choose. No one needs to press a button or change anything manually.

Beyond Time-of-Day Scheduling

Our system supports more than just time-based scheduling:

• Day-of-week specials: Show Taco Tuesday promotions only on Tuesdays, or feature a weekend brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Seasonal menus: We can schedule seasonal content changes in advance — pumpkin spice lattes in fall, iced drinks in summer.
• Promotional rotations: Cycle through different specials or featured items throughout the day to keep the display dynamic and engaging.

Perfect for Every Business Type

This feature is especially valuable for cafes and coffee shops that serve breakfast and lunch, bars and breweries with happy hour specials, and full-service restaurants with distinct meal periods. Even retail stores can benefit by scheduling different promotions throughout the day.

We Set It Up for You

Scheduling is configured during installation and is included in your setup. If you need to change your schedule later, it's part of our update service at $100 per hour. There are no extra software fees for scheduling features.

Want to see how daypart scheduling can work for your business? Contact us or call 916-960-3519 for a free consultation.