How do I schedule a holiday promotion on a digital menu board?

Updated October 2026 · How we answer

Building the schedule

Start by making the promotional slide in your content tool with the correct screen size and the same branding as your menu. Keep text large enough to read from the line. Save it as its own item so you can change it without touching the regular menu.

Then open the schedule view, pick the menu board and add the promotion to a time block. Most systems let you set a start date, an end date and a daily window, which helps with holiday hours.

Keeping the promotion clean

Before the start date, preview the board to make sure the layout fits and the prices are right. Check that the regular menu returns on schedule after the promotion ends. A short test run can prevent a holiday rush from showing the wrong items.

Keep a copy of the normal menu schedule so you can restore it quickly if the promotion needs to be pulled early.

• Name the promotion clearly in the schedule.
• Set the end date, not only the start date.
• Preview the board on the actual screen.
• Set a reminder to confirm the switch on the first day.

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