Takeaway Menu Flyers and Window Posters for Restaurants Near the Curry Mile
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Wilmslow Road through Rusholme is famous. Locals and visitors call it the Curry Mile, and it's packed with restaurants, takeaways, dessert parlours and late-night spots, many of them busy with students from nearby halls and shared houses.
That's a lot of choice for hungry people. And a lot of competition for you.
So how do you make sure your takeaway is the one they think of at 9pm on a Thursday? A lot of it comes down to simple, well-made print. This guide is about takeaway menu flyers and window posters: which formats work, what to put on them and when to order.
What takeaway marketing needs
Takeaway customers make quick decisions. They're hungry, they're on their phones, and they want something good, fast. Your print has three jobs.
- Be in their home. A flyer on the fridge or in the kitchen drawer.
- Catch them in the street. A poster in your window that makes them stop.
- Make ordering easy. Your phone number, your website or app, and your hours, clear as day.
Know your customers
- Students often look for deals, late hours and sharing platters.
- Families want clear options and easy ordering.
- Lunchtime workers want quick, good-value meals.
Think about who you're trying to reach before you design anything.
A note on food information
We print what you send us, but we can't advise on allergen information or food labelling. For that, check the Food Standards Agency guidance before you finalise your flyer.
Menu flyers: A5 or DL
These are the two most popular sizes for menu flyer printing.
A5 flyers: room to show your food
- An A5 flyer is 148 x 210 mm. That's half an A4 sheet.
- Room for photos, a good chunk of your menu and your contact details.
- Great for door-to-door drops and handing out on the street.
DL flyers: slim and practical
- A DL flyer is 99 x 210 mm. Tall and slim.
- Fits easily through letterboxes and into bags with an order.
- Perfect for a short menu, your bestsellers or a special offer.
How we'd choose
- A full menu with photos? A5 menu flyers.
- A short menu, a "top 10" or a promo? DL.
- Some places use both. A5 for door drops, DL tucked into every takeaway bag.
What to put on a takeaway flyer
- Your name and logo, big at the top.
- Phone number, large and easy to find. This is the most important thing on the page.
- Website or ordering link, with a QR code if it helps.
- Opening hours, especially late-night ones.
- Delivery area, if you deliver.
- Your best dishes, with clear names and, if you can, a great photo or two.
Make it fridge-worthy
People keep flyers they like. A flyer that's clear, good-looking and easy to read ends up on the fridge. A cluttered one ends up in the recycling.
Delivering flyers
- Respect "no junk mail" signs. It's polite, and it avoids annoying the people you're trying to win over.
- If you plan to hand out flyers in the street, check with Manchester City Council first. Some areas have rules on this.
Track what works
Add a simple code to each flyer batch, like "Mention FLYER1 for your offer", or ask new customers how they heard about you. After a few weeks you'll know which streets and which designs bring in orders. Then you can spend more where it works.
Window posters for lunchtime offers
Your window is seen by everyone who walks past, all day long. Use it.
- An A3 poster (297 x 420 mm) suits smaller windows and doors.
- An A2 poster (420 x 594 mm) works for larger windows and is easier to read from across the road.
Restaurant window poster ideas
- A lunchtime deal, clearly shown.
- A new dish or a seasonal special.
- "Now delivering" or "Order online" with a QR code.
- Late opening hours for the evening crowd.
Keep it fresh
Swap your window posters every few weeks. Regulars stop seeing a poster that's been up for months. A new one makes them look again.
Keep it clear
One message per poster. A big photo and a few words beat a poster crammed with the whole menu. The menu is what the flyer is for.
Foam board table signs
Inside, a rigid sign can point people to a deal or explain how to order.
- An A1 foam board (594 x 841 mm) makes a strong statement by the counter or the door.
- It's rigid, light and stays flat. It's for indoor use.
- Use it for "Order here", your story, today's specials or how your delivery works.
Order timeline
Here's how timing works when you order to Rusholme.
- Standard UK shipping is 2 to 3 working days of production, then about 2 days for delivery.
- Working days are Monday to Friday.
- Same-day delivery is only for London and inside the M25.
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 3 weeks before | Decide on your offer and your flyer size. |
| 2 weeks before | Finish your design. Check every price, number and time. |
| 8 working days before | Order flyers and posters together. |
| Launch week | Posters up. Flyers out to local streets and into every bag. |
Plan around the student calendar
Areas with lots of students get busy in September, when new students arrive. If you want to reach them, have flyers in hand before they move in.
Treat these dates as a guide, not a promise.
Get your name on the fridge
Good takeaway menu flyers and a bright window poster keep you front of mind when people are hungry and deciding fast. That's when it counts.
Choose your flyers and posters, upload your design and we'll print and send them to you. Questions? Call us on 020 7701 2515. You can also read more about our flyer printing in Manchester City Centre.
