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Table Tents.
The small sign that does a lot of quiet selling. Full-color 16pt cardstock, scored and folded so it stands on any table or counter — no hardware, no stand required. Use them for restaurant specials, event schedules, point-of-purchase promos, or reception desk pieces. Ordered in quantities from 25 to 5,000.
- Starts at: $35 for 25 pieces
- Best for: Restaurant promo cards, event signage, point-of-purchase displays
- Warranty: 1-year against fading
Watch · Lobby Tents
Press, coat, score, fold.
A narrated walkthrough of a Lobby Tents run — 16pt cardstock through the press, aqueous coating, the auto-scorer crease, and the final fold that lets the tent stand on a table without a frame. The same workflow scales from 25 to 5,000 pieces.
- 16pt C2S stock, CMYK plus optional spot color
- Gloss, matte, or soft-touch coating
- Auto-scored fold — flat-pack shipping, no warping
How it's built
16pt cardstock, 4-color print, score, fold, done.
Table tents start as a flat sheet of 16pt C2S (coated two sides) cardstock — heavier than a business card, lighter than a postcard. Artwork is printed 4-color CMYK with optional spot UV on a commercial offset or digital press. An automated scorer puts a precise crease at the fold point, and an auto-folder scores and creases the tent so it stands level without warping. A UV, matte, or soft-touch coating protects the print against handling and minor moisture.
16pt gloss or matte C2s
16pt (0.016″) coated-two-sides stock. Stiff enough to stand free without curling; thin enough to stack flat in a box for storage between uses.
4-color Cmyk + optional spot Uv
Full-color photographic quality. Spot UV applies a glossy clear varnish in specific areas — great for logos or call-to-action text that should pop.
Auto-folder precision crease
Automatic scoring and folding ensures every tent folds at exactly the same point. No hand-folding inconsistency. Tabs interlock to hold the tent rigid.
Gloss, matte, or soft-touch
Full-coverage aqueous coating protects against finger oils and minor splashing. Soft-touch is a velvet-feel laminate — premium tactile experience for upscale venues.
Colors & finishes
Full Cmyk plus one spot color option.
The print is full-color CMYK — no design limitation. Add a Pantone spot color to ensure brand-critical colors (logos, calls-to-action) reproduce exactly. Coating choice is the biggest visual differentiator between a generic tent and a premium one.
Print palette — full Cmyk
Any artwork, any photograph, any brand color system. CMYK covers 85–90% of the Pantone spectrum. For exact brand colors, add a Pantone spot.
Coating options
Coating is the single biggest quality upgrade on a table tent. Soft-touch laminate turns a commodity print piece into a tactile brand object guests will pick up.
- Gloss aqueous coating — standard, vibrant, easy to wipe clean
- Matte aqueous coating — flat, sophisticated, easier to write on for promos
- Soft-touch laminate — velvet feel, premium brand statement, slight upcharge
- Spot Uv — gloss clear varnish on selected areas over matte base, high contrast
Sizes & pricing
Three standard sizes. Volume pricing on every run.
Table tents are priced per-piece with significant volume breaks. Most restaurants order 100–500 at a time; event clients often order 25 for a one-day use. All sizes are available 2-sided at no additional setup cost.
| Spec | Standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard sizes | 4×6, 5×7, 6×9 | Measurements are the flat (open) sheet. Folded height is half the dimension. Custom sizes available — just ask. |
| Sides | 2-sided print | Both sides print the same run. Back side often used for QR codes, nutritional info, or social handles. |
| Price at 25 | From $35 | $1.40/each at lowest quantity. Includes full setup and coating. |
| Price at 100 | ~$0.85 / each | Most common order quantity for restaurants and cafés. |
| Price at 500 | ~$0.45 / each | Best for events, chains, or venues that burn through tents quickly. |
| Pantone spot | +$45 setup | One Pantone spot color per run. Add to any quantity. |
Where they work
Three spaces where table tents earn their keep.
Table tents require no installation — they stand on any flat surface. Their value is in the repeat touchpoint: every guest at every table sees your message at eye level, in your brand, without any staff involvement.
Restaurant promos
Daily specials, wine-pairing suggestions, upsell prompts, happy hour callouts. Printed fresh for each seasonal menu or promotion. Replace in minutes.
Event check-in
Venue map, schedule, sponsor recognition, and QR-code links to event apps. Ordered per-event with unique artwork each time. Guests take them home as keepsakes.
Reception desk
Hours, service offerings, referral programs, and "ask us about" prompts. Sits on the desk without a stand. Swap seasonally to keep messaging current.
When to pick this
Best for
- Restaurant table promotions and daily specials
- Event agendas and wayfinding cards
- Point-of-purchase upsell at reception or checkout
- Any message that needs to reach a seated or waiting guest
- Seasonal or limited-run campaigns you'll reprint often
Skip this for
- Permanent wall display → try Dimensional Logo
- Outdoor or vehicle use → try CrispBeacon
- Large wall menu boards → try Standoff Menu
Ready to design yours?
Upload your artwork, pick your size and coating, order as few as 25.