# Accessible, Readable Food Truck Menu Checklist

Make your menu readable for everyone: text on the web page (not only an image), good color contrast, large enough type on the truck board, plain item.

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Updated: October 6, 2026

Make your menu readable for everyone: text on the web page (not only an image), good color contrast, large enough type on the truck board, plain item names with short descriptions, allergen notes you have verified, and a printed copy for people who do not scan QR codes.

## Checklist

- Web menu as real text
- Strong color contrast
- Readable font size on the board from the line
- Plain descriptions
- Verified allergen notes
- Printed menu available
- Alt text on menu photos

## Worked example

Ken reviews his menu for accessibility. The web menu is text with clear headings, his board uses large dark letters on a light background, descriptions are short and plain, allergen notes are only listed where he has verified ingredients, menu photos have descriptive alt text, and he keeps printed menus at the window. A customer with low vision thanks him for the large board.

## Common mistakes

- Menu only as an image
- Low-contrast colors
- Fancy fonts that are hard to read
- Unverified allergen claims

## Board design

Use large, simple fonts and strong contrast on the truck board, and group items so customers can scan quickly.

## Serving all customers

Lower a section of the counter if possible for wheelchair users, read menu items aloud when asked and offer a printed menu. Small steps make a big difference to customers with disabilities.

## Testing readability

Stand where customers stand and read the board at different times of day; glare and shadows change visibility. Ask someone unfamiliar with the menu to find a vegetarian item or the price of a combo. On the web menu, test with your phone's text enlarged and with a screen reader if you can. Fix what's hard to read first.

## Allergen notes

List only allergen information you have checked against ingredient labels, and invite customers to ask.

## Font size

Use large type on the board.

## Common questions

### Do accessibility rules apply to small business websites?

Accessibility is good practice and may be a legal consideration; see the ADA web guidance and WCAG.

### Can I use colored backgrounds?

Yes, as long as the text contrast stays strong and easy to read.

### What contrast should I use?

Dark text on a light background or the reverse, with strong contrast; WCAG offers guidance.

### Should I list ingredients?

Key ingredients and verified allergen notes help customers choose.

### Should I post the menu in more than one language?

If many customers speak another language, a translated web menu or board can help.

### Is a large-print menu worth having?

Yes, a large-print copy at the window helps customers with low vision and costs little.

### Should the web menu use icons?

Icons help if they come with text labels and a key, so screen readers and all customers understand them.

## Sources

- W3C: WCAG overview: https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/
- ADA.gov: Guidance on web accessibility: https://www.ada.gov/resources/web-guidance/

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