Product Description

Get out there and generate more customers for your restaurant or takeaway shop with a takeout menu or tri fold menu. Distributing takeout menus can effectively inform people about what your business has to offer, your latest menu and deals. Distribute them in the right place and they are a powerful marketing tool. Create attractive menus to showcase your products and services and increase brand awareness. We print them in high quality using state-of-the-art offset printing presses.

1800-Printing offers custom printing to meet the needs of your company. Print custom menu sizes available in offset (standard), matt and glossy versions. Select one of the available folding options including tri folding menus and z folding menus. You can order from 25 to 50,000 pieces at affordable prices. The standard lead time is 3 days, but we can rush print same day if you need it!

The menus can also be folded for easy transport. Some of our options may even allow your visitors to put them in their back pockets! You can choose one of the folding options: triple, semi-fold, z-fold, roll-up and accordion. Check out our free menu templates to retrieve the file setup guide to make sure your menus are great!

Product Specification

Advertise specials in Gloss or Matte coating
Insert food pics to Excite customer taste buds
Take out menus may be distributed door to door (EDDM)
Perfect for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops and more!

Sample Packs

Unsure about what printing materials to choose? Order one of our sample packs to see our wide range of cardstocks and finishes.

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Nationwide Shipping!

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Design Templates

Download our print design templates to ensure your artwork is configured correctly for the bet possible print result.

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We’re committed to preserving our environment and proud to be FSC-certified using responsibly forested paper products.

Our eco-friendly printing techniques include using only soy inks made from natural soybeans.

To get you what you need faster, we offer fast nationwide shipping on all our products using trusted UPS couriers.

We strive to achieve high quality digital and offset printing at affordable pricing that wont break the bank.

With over 20 years experience in print, 1800 Printing is your expert local printing shop!

We’ve been here in Brooklyn for over 20 years looking after all your printing needs. Large format printing, everyday marketing, restaurant, church & business printing, 1800 Printing is your local printing shop of choice. Talk to one of our expert team today about your next printing project.

Technical and Customization Options for Takeout Menus / Tri Fold Menus
Specification	Available Options
Size	4.25" x 11", 5.5" x 8.5", 11" x 8.5", 14" x 8.5", 9" x 12", 11" x 17"
Quantity	25, 50, 100, 200, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 7500, 10000, 15000, 20000, 30000, 40000, 50000
Paper Type	70 lb Paper Uncoated, 80 lb Paper, 100 lb Paper, 10 pt Cardstock, 14 pt Cardstock Uncoated, 14 pt Cardstock, 16 pt Cardstock
Coating	Gloss Both Sides, Matte Both Sides
Printed Side	Full Color Front, Blank Back, Full Color Both Sides
Folding	No Folding, Half Folding
Turnaround	5 Business Days, Next Business Day, Same Day

Compliance & Technical Standards for Takeout Menus / Tri Fold Menus

Material & Process Compliance

Substrate: Printed on premium coated or uncoated papers from 80 gsm to 300 gsm, depending on product type (disposable, dine-in, or takeout). All papers meet ISO 536 (grammage) and ISO 2470-2 (brightness) standards.
Printing Method: CMYK offset or digital print depending on run size. Food-safe, low-odor vegetable-based inks used across all menu types. Inks conform to REACH and RoHS regulations.
Coatings & Finishes: Available uncoated, aqueous-coated, gloss, or matte laminated. Laminates tested to ASTM F2252 (tear resistance) and ISO 187 (conditioning) for durability and handling.
Disposable Menu Stock: Single-use papers certified under FDA 21 CFR 176.170 (indirect food contact) and EN 13432 compostability standards.
Compliance: All substrates sourced from FSC-certified suppliers and manufactured under ISO 14001 environmental systems.

Dimensional & Build Standards

Attribute	Nominal	Tolerance	Notes
Sizes	8.5″×11″, 11″×17″, 8.5″×14″, or custom	±1 mm	Flat, bi-fold, or tri-fold formats
Paper Weight	80–300 gsm	±5 %	Varies by disposable or laminated menu
Folding Precision	±1 mm	—	Creased and scored to prevent cracking
Print Resolution	300–600 dpi	±5 %	Dependent on press type

Environmental & Safety Disclosures

Material Safety: Inks and coatings compliant with EU Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC (EN 71-3 heavy metal limits).
Food Contact: Laminated and uncoated disposable menus meet indirect food-contact safety requirements (FDA 21 CFR 176).
Recyclability: Unlaminated menus recyclable as mixed paper. Laminated menus can be reused and later processed via thermal recovery.
Disposability: Single-use menus made with biodegradable pulp, compliant with EN 13432 compostable material standards.

Quality Assurance & Color Management

Color Calibration: Managed under ISO 12647-2 with ICC-profiled workflows (FOGRA39 or FOGRA51).
Proofing: Digital proofs provided for final sign-off; restaurant brand colors verified via spectrophotometer for ΔE2000 < 3.
Inspection: Visual QC for registration, lamination adhesion, and fold accuracy before packaging.
Durability: Laminated menus tested for stain resistance (oil, water, wine) and ≥500 fold cycles without delamination.

File Preparation Alignment

Bleed: 3 mm (0.125″) minimum on all edges; safe zone 3 mm inside trim.
Resolution: 300 dpi at full size.
Color Mode: CMYK only; embed ICC profile. Avoid total ink coverage above 320 %.
Fonts & Lines: Convert text to outlines; minimum line thickness 0.3 pt.
Fold Layouts: Clearly indicate fold lines and panel order for tri-fold and gate-fold menus.

Legal & Marking

All artwork, photography, and branding are reproduced under client license. No manufacturer marks appear on customer-facing panels unless requested. Printed menus comply with ADA legibility guidelines (minimum 12 pt text recommended for dine-in use).

Takeout Menus / Tri Fold Menus FAQs

What sizes do you offer for takeout and tri‑fold menus?

4.25″ x 11″, 5.5″ x 8.5″, 11″ x 8.5″, 14″ x 8.5″, 9″ x 12″, and 11″ x 17″. Tri (letter) folding is available on most sizes except 5.5″ x 8.5″ and 11″ x 17″, which have limited/alternate folding options.

Which paper stock is best for a folded menu I’ll hand out daily?

100 lb text (paper) folds cleanly and feels substantial without bulk. For maximum durability, choose 10 pt or 14 pt cardstock with scoring before folding; 16 pt is the heaviest and most rigid but can feel bulky for tri‑folds.

What coating should I pick for a restaurant environment with grease and moisture?

Gloss on both sides resists smudges and wipes easier. High Gloss UV (both sides) adds the strongest surface protection. Matte is more muted and less fingerprint‑prone but offers less spill resistance. Uncoated is best for writing but not spill‑resistant.

Can you fold 11″ x 17″ into a tri‑fold?

No. The 11″ x 17″ size is offered without folding in this product setup. For a tri‑fold, select 11″ x 8.5″ or other eligible sizes with “Tri (Letter) Folding.”

Are these menus writable for daily specials?

Yes, choose 70 lb Uncoated or 14 pt Cardstock Uncoated for easy pen/pencil writing. Matte coatings accept some markers; standard gloss and High Gloss UV are not writable.

Will the ink crack on the fold?

We score heavier stocks (10 pt, 14 pt, 16 pt) before folding to reduce cracking. For heavy ink coverage along fold lines, pick text-weight paper or avoid placing solid fills on the folds.

How should I set up my file for a tri‑fold?

Export print‑ready PDF with 0.125″ bleed on all sides and safe margins of 0.125″. For tri‑folds, make the inside panel slightly narrower (about 1/16″–1/8″) to nest cleanly when folded.

Is the print full color on both sides?

You can choose Full Color Front with a blank back, or Full Color on both sides. Coatings (Gloss, Matte, or High Gloss UV) can be applied per the paper/stock options available.

What are the fastest turnaround options and minimum quantities?

Turnaround options include Same Day, Next Business Day, and 5 Business Days. Quantities range from 25 up to 50,000, depending on the configuration.

Takeout Menus / Tri Fold Menus

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