5 Signs You’re Working with the Right Menu Board Company

“Price” and “quality” tend to be the two most important factors when considering a relationship with a product-based company. I am not here to tell you any different. As a matter of fact, for the most part, I would agree. However on the flip-side, what good is quality if the product arrives 2 weeks late?  Or, what good is cheap if you can’t get a human on the phone to ask questions?  What I am saying is that while cost and quality are important, there are certain criteria that, in my opinion, supersede these two. Ultimately, the quality will exist if you are working with a vendor that has these attributes. I can also tell you, they won’t be the cheapest on the block.

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LED Improvement via Biology

The digital industry is always looking for better ways to make displays: whether by making them more cost-effective and efficient or by making them easier to look at.   [Read more...]

Economical Menu Board Options

When opening any new restaurant there are a tremendous amount of “boxes to check” in regards to equipment, furniture, signage, etc that you need to acquire prior to opening.  It is not uncommon that the menu boards are one of the last things to be looked at prior to “cutting the ribbon.”   [Read more...]

Menu Boards- What We Saw in 2014

As we get set to bookend another year (crazy) we always like to take a look back at some goings-on and trends that have happened over the course of 365 days.  In that time we have seen a lot, some of which is good and others not-so-good.  Either way, when you sit back and analyze what has transpired it is crazy to think that it all happened in 2014.

In this blog we’re not going to hit you with hard stats and charts about where things are going from where they’ve been.  It is more subjective; through sales on our end, things we’ve read and thousands of conversations we’ve had.  So without further adieu, take a read of what we’ve seen and let us know if you agree.

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Origin Display Group Prepares for Business Expansion

June 27, 2013 Long Island, NY – Origin Display Group Inc., a leading supplier of indoor, outdoor, and digital menu boards is excited to announce their plans for an aggressive business expansion in to various markets and verticals within the next 3-6 months.  With sound footing in the quick-service restaurant industry, Origin has been strategizing and planning their plunge in to other areas for the better part of a year.

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‘The Barn’ Takes Over Long Island with the Help of Origin Displays

April 30, 2013 Long Island, NY – Origin Display Group Inc., a leading supplier of indoor, outdoor, and digital menu boards is proud to announce their working relationship with The Barn drive-thru convenience stores on Long Island.  This partnership was established in June 2011 and Origin Displays continues to work with The Barn as they take over stores throughout the area.

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Origin Displays Selects Contest Winner

January 31, 2013 Origin Display Group Inc., a leading supplier of indoor, outdoor, and digital menu boards, has selected Islip CrossFit as their contest’s winner. Back in November Origin Displays targeted non-food related companies and challenged them to explain, in 500 words or less, their signage needs, their company mantra, and why they should be considered for $1000 worth of free signage.

Islip CrossFit is owned by a small number of partners and will be opening in Islip New York in March 2013. It will be located off Located off of Saxon Ave in Islip NY. This gym will adopt many of the traditional CrossFit training methods.

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LI Bagel Cafe Opens first NYC Location with Help from Origin Displays

December 26 2012 Long Island, NY – On December 28 2012, Long Island Bagel Café will cut the ribbon on their first New York City location.  This new upscale deli is located at 125 Fulton Street in the Financial District, a stone’s throw away from Wall Street.  Serving all of the staple deli items including kosher bagels and chopped salads, LI Bagel Café has also expanded their menu to include loaded knishes, gourmet soups, crepes and more for this location.  When you walk in for the first time you’ll notice that no expense was spared on the look and feel of the overall interior design.

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Menu Board Glossary – Part II

Display Fixtures

Counter Displays- When you have run out of window and wall space for your marketing pieces, counter displays are often used right around the point of sale. These displays are typically pretty small and are often used for daily specials, flavors, etc.

Easels- Think of an artist and the canvas that they paint on. What holds that canvas is called an easel.  In the restaurant industry, easels are used for a variety of reasons but are usually placed just outside the front door of the restaurant or in the waiting area.

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4 Lived and Learned Menu Board Experiences

Living and learning from experiences are a part of everyone’s life.  Even my father who “jokingly” claims that he is right 90% of the time allows himself 10% room for error. It is simply a fact of life - no matter how much or how little thought you put into something, there is always that possibility that it doesn’t work out the way you expect.  Shed in another light, there are instances when people choose to duplicate actions they have done in the past because the result was exactly what they had hoped and expected. This is usually done in blind faith without considering what other options may be available to them.  In each scenario, we have come across instances that we have been able to rectify and/or guide in a more effective way. The purpose of this blog isn’t to pound our chests but to point out goings-on that we see all the time goings-on that you would probably like to avoid.  The following four situations have come up in the last 2 months.

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