Printing and signage

How to compare café and restaurant signboard quotes in Jaipur

Compare café and restaurant signboard quotes in Jaipur. Check board size, lighting, materials, installation and warranty with a free quote checklist.

By Zaapart13 Nov 2026

The original opening-day photograph shows the full Rominus wordmark and emblem together on the fascia.

The quick answer

Send each sign maker the same storefront measurements, photos, artwork and lighting brief. Compare the total installed price, including fabrication, delivery, mounting, any electrical work and applicable taxes. Ask for written warranty terms and a day and night preview before approving production.

Your café has an opening date and you have two quotes for a signboard. One lists a price per square foot. The other includes lettering, lighting and installation. To compare the two, first ask what will actually be installed and what you will still have to arrange.

This guide shows what to put in a café or restaurant signage brief, how to compare quotes and what to check before the sign is made.

What Should You Send to Each Sign Maker?

Start with a straight-on photograph of the storefront and a second view from the direction most customers approach. Mark the proposed sign position and share any dimensions you already have. Ask the installer to verify dimensions and mounting conditions before fabrication.

Include the exact name and approved logo. If your sign uses English and Hindi, provide the approved text for both. Tell the supplier whether your café opens after dark, when the site can be accessed and whether the job includes taking down an existing sign.

Storefront width, available sign height and approximate height above ground.
Photographs of the fascia, adjoining surfaces and any existing sign.
Approved logo artwork, spelling and language versions.
Opening date, access times and the person who approves the proof.

Which Signboard Type Fits Your Café?

Think about when and from where customers need to read the name. A sign under a well-lit canopy has different needs from a frontage on a dark street. Ask to see a preview at the intended size from the customer’s approach, with the name given enough space to read at a glance.

Original production photograph of cut lettering components and protective backing — The Shree Ji Sweets production photo shows separate lettering components. Ask how the pieces will be mounted and which parts will light up.

Option	How it works	What to ask about
Unlit panel	The name and artwork sit on a flat face that relies on surrounding light.	Panel material, finish, mounting and visibility after dark.
Illuminated lightbox	A light source behind a translucent face illuminates the graphic.	Face material, evenness of light and access to the power supply.
Dimensional letters	Individual raised letters attach to a backing panel or the façade. Some versions light up.	Letter size, finish, how each letter is mounted and what lights up.

How Do You Compare the Total Installed Cost?

Ask each supplier to itemise design and proofing, the face or backing panel, lettering, lighting, delivery and installation. If there is a price per square foot, ask which area they measured and whether the rate covers the full sign or only the panel.

Imagine your existing shop sign needs to come down and the replacement needs a new power point. If a quote excludes both, add the removal and electrical estimates before comparing it with a quote that includes them. Mark any unknown costs as pending. The worksheet below gives you one place to compare both scopes.

Ask who handles site measurement, removal, mounting and any special access equipment.
Confirm who supplies power, makes the final electrical connection and tests an illuminated sign.
Check taxes, lead time, warranty coverage and whether a service visit is chargeable.

What Should You Approve Before Fabrication?

Approve a proof that shows the sign on your storefront at the agreed dimensions. Confirm the exact text, placement, colours, finish and lighting. If the sign lights up, ask what each part will look like switched on and who can access the electrical components for future service.

Put the approval date, installation window and responsibilities in writing. Ask the landlord or building manager about frontage restrictions and check any applicable local permissions before ordering. At handover, inspect the finish with the installer and test the lights if included.

What Can You Learn From Two Restaurant Projects?

The Rominus opening-day photograph shows a strong nameplate and a separate open sign on the glass. That gives the restaurant name and its opening status two distinct jobs.

The Antique Café project presentation shows the same black, gold and white identity applied to the frontage and menu boards. If you are planning both, agree the two layouts together so the name, colours and type are consistent from the pavement to the counter.