Recent accessibility audits show that more than half of PDF menus fail ADA standards, leaving many guests unable to read or navigate them. For restaurants, relying on PDFs can create legal risks and poor user experiences. BYK Digital helps restaurants replace outdated menus with modern, ADA-compliant options that serve every guest.
1. PDFs Create Barriers for Guests Who Rely on Assistive Technology
PDF menus often come with built-in limitations that screen readers cannot process correctly. Common problems include text saved as an image, missing structure, unlabeled sections, or no reading order at all. When assistive devices cannot read your menu, your website becomes inaccessible. BYK Digital ensures your menu is readable and properly formatted for all users.
2. Mobile Users Struggle With PDF Menus
Most guests pull up a menu on their phone before deciding where to eat. PDFs are slow to load, difficult to zoom, and often look distorted on smaller screens. These issues cause frustration and make guests abandon the page entirely. BYK Digital designs mobile-friendly menu pages that load quickly and are easy to navigate, which improves conversions and keeps visitors on your site longer.
3. PDF Menus Limit Your Ability To Meet ADA Design Requirements
An accessible menu requires readable fonts, correct hierarchy, adjustable text, and strong contrast. PDFs rarely meet these standards because they lack flexibility and are difficult to update. HTML menu pages, on the other hand, allow full control over accessibility features. BYK Digital builds menu pages that align with ADA guidelines and protect your restaurant from unnecessary risk.
PDF menus may seem convenient, but they create accessibility issues that negatively impact your guests and your business. BYK Digital builds fully ADA-compliant menu pages that improve usability, search visibility, and online orders.
Book a demo with BYK Digital today to protect your restaurant and welcome more guests online.
