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Digital Menu Boards Ireland
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Commercial-grade digital menu boards for restaurants, cafés, QSRs, hotels, and canteens across Ireland. DSD designs, installs, and supports every system — with a lifetime CMS licence included and no monthly software fees, ever.

SCREEN SIZES · ( from 32″ up to 86″), larger sizes available on request.

Why digital menu boards work

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What Are Digital Menu Boards?

More than a screen.
A complete menu management system.

A digital menu board is a commercial-grade display screen — sized from 43″ to 86″ — used in place of, or alongside, traditional printed menus. Connected to a cloud-based content management system (DSD Cloud), your menus can be updated instantly from any device, anywhere in the world, across one location or fifty.

Unlike consumer televisions or budget displays, commercial-grade screens are rated for 16–24 hours of continuous operation, have higher brightness for well-lit environments, and carry commercial warranties. DSD only installs commercial-grade hardware — never repurposed consumer TVs.

Every DSD digital menu board system includes professional installation, cable management, media player configuration, and a lifetime licence to DSD Cloud CMS — the content management system that lets you control every screen from your phone or desktop, with no ongoing subscription fees.

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH EVERY DSD SYSTEM
Commercial-grade display — 43" to 86", rated for 16–24hr operation
Professional installation — mounting, cabling, media player config
DSD Cloud CMS — lifetime licence, no monthly fees
Content scheduling — dayparting, playlists, multi-zone layouts
Multi-location management — all sites from one dashboard
Remote management — update from any device, any time
Calorie & allergen display — compliance-ready content zones
Post-installation support — direct line to your DSD team
No subcontractors. No hidden costs. One team end-to-end.

Who Uses Digital Menu Boards

Built for every Irish food and hospitality
business sector.

DSD has installed digital menu board systems across every major food service and hospitality sector in Ireland. Select your sector to see specific applications, benefits, and case studies.

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Restaurants & Cafés
Replace printed menus with dynamic digital boards
Show your full menu with photography, daypart content for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and live promotions that update in seconds. Compliance-ready for calorie and allergen display.
3–5%
Average order value uplift
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QSR & Takeaways
Drive upsells and speed service at the counter
Counter-mounted boards, drive-thru displays, and self-service kiosks. Promote high-margin combo meals, manage sold-out items instantly, and run time-limited deals without any print lead time.
29%
Average sales increase
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Hotels & Hospitality
Elevate your dining and guest experience
Restaurant and bar menus, lobby information screens, function room displays, and spa or leisure facility boards. Multi-location management across your entire property from one dashboard.
68%
Guests influenced to purchase
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Canteens & Education
Streamline communication and update menus centrally
Schools, universities, and workplace canteens. Push today's menu across all serving points simultaneously. Integrate with allergen management systems and display nutritional information in seconds.
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Monthly CMS fees with DSD
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Pharmacies
Promote services and products in the waiting area
Window-facing high-brightness displays, waiting room screens, and counter top promotion boards. Keep waiting customers engaged while driving awareness of services, seasonal health products, and promotions.
35%
Less perceived wait time
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Corporate & Office
Internal communications and visitor welcome screens
Reception welcome displays, meeting room screens, canteen menus, and company communications boards. LEO grant-eligible for qualifying businesses.
47%
Ad recall rate

Calorie & Allergen Compliance

Calorie labelling is coming to Ireland.
Digital menu boards are the
simplest compliance path.

Ireland’s Department of Health is advancing mandatory calorie labelling legislation for food service businesses. When enacted, restaurants, cafés, QSRs, and canteens will be required to display calorie information at point of choice — for every item on the menu.

Digital menu boards are the only practical compliance solution for businesses where menus change frequently. Update calorie data instantly when a recipe changes, a supplier switches, or a seasonal item launches — from DSD Cloud, on your phone, in under 60 seconds. No reprints. No delay. No risk of non-compliant menus remaining in use.

WHY DIGITAL BEATS PRINT FOR COMPLIANCE
Update calorie data in under 60 seconds from any device
No reprint costs when recipe ingredients change
Allergen information always current and visible
Audit trail — DSD Cloud logs all content changes
No risk of outdated printed menus remaining in use
One update pushes to all screens simultaneously
WHAT’S ALREADY REQUIRED IN IRELAND
EU Allergen Regulation (EU 1169/2011) — already in force. 14 major allergens must be declared at point of choice for all food served in restaurants, cafés, and takeaways.
Beef Origin Labelling — Irish national legislation requires country of origin for beef at point of advertising, presentation, and sale for food service businesses.
Voluntary Calorie Scheme — the FSAI MenuCal voluntary scheme has operated since 2014. Mandatory legislation is advancing.
Incoming Calorie Legislation — Ireland’s Obesity Policy & Action Plan commits to mandatory calorie posting at point of choice. Digital boards are the recommended compliance method for frequently-changing menus.

How It Works

From free survey to live screens —
typically in under 2 weeks.

DSD manages every step in-house. No subcontractors, no coordination overhead, no blaming someone else when something needs attention. One team, end-to-end.

TYPICAL PROJECT TIMELINE
Free site surveyDay 1
Quote & approvalDays 2–4
Content designDays 5–8
InstallationDay 9–10
Training & handoverDay 10
Timeline depends on project complexity and content requirements.
1
Free Site Survey — No Obligation
We visit your premises, understand your layout, customer flow, and branding requirements. We measure screen positions, assess cabling routes, and review any structural or electrical considerations. You receive a full written installation plan and itemised quote at no cost.
2
Design & Specification — You Approve Everything
Our team produces a full screen layout plan showing exact positions, sizes, mounting configurations, and CMS zone structure. DSD Studio begins work on your menu templates, applying your brand identity and photography. You review and approve the full design before any work begins.
3
Content Creation — Brand-Matched by DSD Studio
Our in-house design team creates your complete menu content library: main menu boards, promotional zones, daily specials templates, allergen information panels, and any seasonal or promotional content. All designed to your brand guidelines and ready to go live on installation day.
4
Professional Installation — One Day, No Disruption
DSD engineers arrive at your agreed time — early morning, off-hours, or a closed day. We handle all screen mounting, cable concealment, media player installation, network configuration, and DSD Cloud CMS setup. A typical 3-screen restaurant installation is complete within one working day.
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Go Live — You're in Control
Every screen is tested and commissioned before we leave. We provide a hands-on walkthrough of DSD Cloud for your team and leave you with full documentation. Ongoing support is a direct call or email away.

Understanding the Cost

What does a digital menu board
actually cost in Ireland?

There is no single answer — and any company quoting you a firm price before visiting your site is guessing. The cost of a digital menu board system depends on six variables, each of which can move the total significantly. Here is what drives the price, and why a free site survey is the only way to give you a number you can trust.

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Display Hardware
Commercial-grade screens from 43" to 86". Size, brightness rating, and whether the panel has an integrated media player (SoC) all affect the price. A 43" standard commercial display is very different in cost to a 75" high-brightness window-facing panel.
Why this varies: Screen size, brightness specification (indoor vs. outdoor-facing), manufacturer tier, and whether an on-board media player is included in the panel itself.
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Media Player
The device that runs your content and connects to DSD Cloud. Options range from cost-effective Android players through to Windows-based mini PCs, BrightSign dedicated players, and Samsung/LG commercial panels with a media player built in. Each has different capability, OS, and cost.
Why this varies: Some commercial displays have a built-in player (no separate device needed). Others require a separate player — the right choice depends on content complexity, OS requirements, and reliability needs for your specific use case.
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Installation
Every site is different. A straightforward wall mount in a new build with easy cable access is a very different job to a listed building with exposed brickwork, conduit required, high ceilings, or complex multi-screen configurations across different floors or rooms.
Why this varies: Cable run lengths, wall materials, ceiling heights, number of screens, structural fixing requirements, electrical proximity, and whether work needs to happen outside trading hours all affect installation cost.
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CMS & Licensing
DSD Cloud is a lifetime licence — you pay once, own it permanently, no monthly fees ever. Some systems use third-party CMS platforms that carry ongoing subscription costs. Some commercial panel OS platforms (Samsung Tizen, LG WebOS) have their own software ecosystems. We always recommend the right system for your situation, not the most expensive one.
Why this varies: The CMS platform depends on your media player choice. DSD Cloud works across all the hardware we supply. For some enterprise deployments, a different CMS may be more appropriate — we'll always explain the options.
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Content Design
DSD Studio can design your full menu content library — templates, photography integration, promotional zones, and branded layouts. This is a separate, optional service. Some clients provide their own artwork; others want us to design and manage everything.
Why this varies: Whether you need 1 template or 20, whether you have existing brand assets or need design from scratch, and whether you want ongoing content management all affect the content cost.
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Number of Locations
A single-site installation is straightforward. A rollout across 10 locations involves project management, logistics, consistent commissioning across sites, and often phased delivery. Multi-site projects are quoted on a project basis.
Why this varies: Multi-site work is typically more cost-efficient per screen than single installations — economies of scale apply on both hardware procurement and installation travel.
WHAT EVERY DSD QUOTE ALWAYS INCLUDES
Free site survey before any quote is issued
Itemised quote — hardware, player, install, CMS, content — line by line
Commercial-grade display hardware (not consumer TVs)
DSD Cloud CMS — lifetime licence, no monthly fees
Professional installation by DSD's own engineers
Full cable management and concealment
Media player configuration and network setup
DSD Cloud commissioning and staff training
Grant eligibility review at no charge
Direct support line — 042 935 8888
All quotes ex. VAT at 23%. No hidden costs. No surprises.
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Irish grant funding can recover up to 50% of your total project cost
The LEO Grow Digital Voucher (up to €5,000) and LEO Business Expansion Grant (up to €80,000) can be combined to offset hardware, installation, and CMS costs. DSD reviews your eligibility and provides grant-formatted documentation as standard for every project. Full grant guide →

The right starting point is a conversation, not a price list.

DSD provides a free site survey and detailed, itemised quotation for every project — with separate line items for each cost component so you can see exactly what you’re paying for. We also identify which Irish grant schemes apply to your project at no charge.

YOUR FREE QUOTE INCLUDES
On-site survey of your premises
Screen size and position recommendations
Media player specification
Itemised installation cost estimate
CMS and licensing options explained
Grant eligibility assessment
Response within 24 hours

DSD vs. SaaS Competitors

Why lifetime CMS wins over
monthly subscriptions.

SaaS digital signage platforms like ScreenCloud and Yodeck charge €8–30 per screen per month — indefinitely. DSD Cloud is included with every installation at no ongoing cost. The longer you run your screens, the greater the saving. Over five years with five screens, the difference can be €10,000+.

What Our Clients Say

Irish businesses that chose DSD
for their digital menu boards.

5.0
Rated 5★ by 400+ businesses across Ireland
“The DSD team transformed how we communicate with students and staff across our canteen. The CMS is incredibly simple — we update menus and promotions in minutes, not days. Installation was completed overnight with zero disruption.”
KSG
KSG Catering
Operations Manager, Ireland
“We had menu boards quoted by three companies. DSD were the only ones who came on-site first, understood our layout, and designed a solution that actually worked for our floor plan. The calorie display feature was a major selling point.”
LT
The Lemon Tree Restaurant
Owner, Dundalk
“DSD helped us access the LEO Grow Digital Voucher which covered 50% of the project cost. We'd never have known about the grant without them. The screens have drawn constant positive comments from visitors.”
NE
North East Business Hub
Facilities Manager, Co. Louth

Frequently Asked Questions

Digital menu board questions,
answered in full.

Everything Irish businesses need to know before investing in digital menu boards — costs, installation, CMS, compliance, and grants.

Digital menu board costs vary depending on screen sizes, number of displays, media player type, installation complexity, and content requirements — every site is different. DSD provides a free on-site survey and a detailed, itemised quotation covering each cost component separately. We also identify Irish grant funding (LEO schemes) that can offset up to 50% of the total project cost. Contact us to arrange your free survey and quote within 24 hours.

No. DSD Cloud CMS is a lifetime licence included with every installation. There are no monthly fees, no annual renewals, and no per-screen subscription costs. You pay once and own the licence outright. Unlike SaaS competitors charging €8–30/screen/month, DSD Cloud is yours permanently.

A typical 3-screen restaurant fit-out takes one working day on-site. DSD handles all screen mounting, cable concealment, media player configuration, network setup, and DSD Cloud CMS commissioning. We work during off-hours, early mornings, or closed days where required to avoid business disruption.

Yes. DSD Cloud is designed to be used by your team without technical knowledge. Log in from any browser or phone, select the screen or zone you want to update, upload your new content or edit existing items, and publish. Changes go live on all your screens in under 10 seconds.

Yes. DSD Cloud includes multi-location management — control every screen across every site from a single login. Push a price change or promotion to all locations simultaneously. Ideal for groups, franchises, and multi-outlet operators.

Yes — they are the most practical compliance solution available. EU allergen regulations (EU 1169/2011) already require 14 allergens to be declared at point of choice. Calorie labelling legislation is advancing in Ireland. Digital menu boards allow you to update calorie and allergen information instantly — no reprints, no risk of outdated information remaining in use.

Yes. The LEO Grow Digital Voucher provides up to €5,000 (50% of eligible costs) for the DSD Cloud CMS software component. The LEO Business Expansion Grant provides up to €80,000 (50% of eligible capital costs) for the hardware and installation. DSD helps all clients identify and apply for relevant grants as part of every quote. Many clients recover 50% or more of their total project cost.

DSD supplies commercial-grade screens from 43″ to 86″ for indoor menu board applications, and high-brightness commercial displays from 43″ to 75″ for outdoor and drive-thru applications. We specify the correct screen size and brightness for your environment as part of the free site survey.

DSD provides a support line — call 042 935 8888 — and our team can diagnose most issues remotely via DSD Cloud. For hardware faults, we provide on-site response across Ireland and Northern Ireland. All commercial displays carry a full manufacturer warranty, and DSD can source and install replacement hardware rapidly.

Ready to replace your printed menus?

Free site survey. Itemised quote within 24 hours. Lifetime CMS included. Grant funding available.

Digital Screen Displays · Unit 10, North Link Business Park, Dundalk, Co. Louth · 042 935 8888 · info@digitalscreendisplays.ie

Update content from anywhere

Manage playlists, and schedule content—all from any internet-connected device. No special software or PC needed. Our screens can connect to the internet via Wi-Fi or Ethernet

Synchronise your Content

You can easily sync your Digital Menu Boards across several screens, as long as they're connected to the same network. This feature is particularly useful for menus displayed above the counter.

Free Management Software

All of our screens come with a lifetime license to manage all the content. You can create time conditional menu items, you can do so much more.

Ready to replace your printed menus?

Free site survey. Itemised quote within 24 hours. DSD Cloud CMS €199/screen lifetime. Grant funding available.

Digital Screen Displays · Unit 10, North Link Business Park, Dundalk, Co. Louth
042 935 8888 · info@digitalscreendisplays.ie