Frequently Asked Questions

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What is MenuPro?

A menu design software program that lets you easily create and update your restaurant menus on your PC or laptop. It offers professional designs and instant layouts with point-and-click design customization, plus feature rich options to help you increase sales of high-profit menu items.

What size menus can I create?

Any size. Popular sizes are 8½ x 11, 8½ x 14 and 11 x 17 but you can create any custom size from 4 to 32 inches. And that's with every single menu style we offer - they' re all size independent.

Do you charge recurring monthly fees?

No. MenuPro is not a service - it's a software program that you own. We do not charge monthly or yearly subscription fees. There's a one-time charge for the software, and that's it. Most of our customers recoup the cost after printing their menus just one time.

Can I use my own fonts?

Yes. Our menu styles come with pre-selected fonts, but you can change any or all them to any font on your PC. Many restaurateurs want to brand their menus with their own specific fonts and MenuPro lets them do that.

Can I add my own food photos or restaurant logos?

Yes. You can add any number of your own images to any menu. Or you can choose from over 1500 images that come with MenuPro.

Can I print daily specials with MenuPro?

Yes. MenuPro excels at printing specials because it keeps all of your foods in a list. When you're ready to create your specials menu, simply drag and drop from the list - MenuPro does the formatting automatically.

Can I put my menus on my website?

Yes. MenuPro comes with a PDF/JPG creator and a built-in web uploader that lets you publish your menus to your website or social media sites like Facebook in seconds. You can also create fast-loading HTML menus if your website requires HTML menus.

How many pages can my menu be?

Any number. Our menu styles easily adapt to multi-page menus with text that can flow from one page to the next.

How many menu templates does it come with?

None. Instead, MenuPro uses a unique system called Menu Styles - sort of like templates, but faster and more flexible. With Menu Styles you won't have to remove menu item descriptions or re-write vital menu copy if your menu has 10 appetizers but your template only has room for five. And because our 175 Menu Styles are all interchangeable, you can change designs with a 1 click without having to re-type your entire menu - an impossibility with templates.

Are there limitations on how many items I can fit to a page?

No. Since MenuPro does not use templates, the sky's the limit. You can adjust all font sizes on the menu and get proportional menu spacing (all items spaced at once) for the entire menu page with single clicks from the MenuPro toolbar. Plus MenuPro comes with an auto-magic FIT button if you want it done even quicker.

Can I change the menu background and graphics?

Yes. With any Menu Style you customize layout, menu size, background, border, fonts and colors. And you can add your own logo, pictures, and any number of menu items. It’s simple, but the possibilities are endless.

What kind of printer do I need?

Any ink jet or laser printer. The better the printer, the better your menus will look. For large print runs you can create a PDF menu to send out to commercial printers.

Do I have to be connected to the internet to use it?

No. MenuPro runs on your PC and like most PC apps it's fast and quick. Since it's not internet dependent you can make last-minute menu substitutions and price changes whenever you want - even in those inevitable times when you're without internet connectivity.

Do I need a word-processor or other software?

No. MenuPro was engineered from the ground up to free you from the drudgery and complexities of Word, Publisher, or any other type of desktop publisher or editor.

What kind of paper do I need?

Any type. Many of our customers slide their printed menus into protective cafe style menu covers with clear panels, so a slightly thicker paper for these types of covers makes it easier to insert the menu. Others use classic leather menu covers with album-style corners that hold the paper in place. For these, a nice parchment paper is often all you need for an elegant presentation.

Can I create carry out and take out menus?

Yes. Any MenuPro menu style can be changed into 2 to 7 columns - perfect for carry out menus or to-go flyers, or 'days of the week' menus.

Can I create menus for other restaurants?

Yes. There are no limits to the number of menus you can create.

What are the Ai Menu products?

Artisan Images and additional graphic art that can be added to MenuPro menus. MenuPro comes with a built-in graphics collection - the Ai packages expand that collection.

What's the difference between Ai Menu Graphics and Ai Menu Vignettes?

Ai Menu Graphics are more stylized and were created digitally. Ai Menu Vignettes are more earthy and natural and were hand-drawn using pen & ink. Having both gives you the most flexibility when choosing artwork for your menus.

Can I use MenuPro at work and on my laptop?

Yes, MenuPro comes with a 2-PC license that lets you install and use MenuPro on 2 PC's. If you want to add additional users to your license you can do that too at a reduced cost.

Can I install MenuPro on a network?

Yes. But it cannot be used simultaneously by more than one user.

Do you offer support after receiving my software?

Yes. Free support is available from SoftCafe for all current versions of our software.

Is MenuPro guaranteed?

Yes. All of our software comes with a risk-free, unconditional 30-Day Money-Back guarantee.

What are the system requirements for MenuPro?

Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 or 2003 Server. 500 MB available hard disk space, and 1 GB RAM. An internet connection, while not required, is recommended during the first run for easy one-time activation.

Will your menu software work on a Mac?

Yes. With the introduction of Apple's Boot Camp, you can now run Windows programs, including MenuPro, on a Mac. See Apple's site for more details.