Recently it has come to light that one of our competitors is selling Bluetooth drive-thru headsets for pennies on the dollar. They also claim to be working with ‘x’ and ‘y’ monster QSR chains. Let’s dig in on this for a moment.
Bluetooth Drive-thru Headsets? Not so Fast
Important Factors When Deciding On a Drive-thru Menu Board
When beginning your search for a new drive-thru menu board it is important to consider a number of factors that will minimize your long-term frustration. Much like other products, the price is the main concern for many when “looking around.” [Read more…]
Free Standing or Wall Mounted Drive-thru?
When going about setting up your drive-thru lane you may find yourself in one of three scenarios:
- New build/design which provides you the greatest deal of latitude in regards to setting up your lane.
- Adding a drive-thru to an existing location through a remodel which limits your ability to do whatever you’d like
- You’ve inherited a pre-existing drive-thru location that often defines where you’re going to place your drive-thru from the outset. [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.
Deluxe French Fries Upgrades Drive-thru with Origin Displays
July 29, 2013 Long Island, NY – Origin Display Group Inc., a leading supplier of indoor, outdoor, and digital menu boards is excited to announce their voyage in to the eastern-most part of Canada to provide drive-thru and communication equipment for Deluxe French Fries. Beginning with an upgrade at their Truro, Nova Scotia location, heading north will be a three panel drive-thru and a 4 all-in-one HME headset system.
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.
QSR Drive-Thru Suggestions
Although we typically deal with QSR drive-thrus on the menu boards side of things, we’ve witnessed some absolute drive-thru no-no’s on our own and have heard other horror stories from numerous clients and prospects. We’ve decided to share some of these tips with you, to prevent you from making some of these same mistakes.
5 Goals of an Effective Menu Board System
According to Wikipedia, “a menu is a presentation of food and beverage offerings. The original menu boards that offered consumers choices were prepared on a small chalkboard. Foods were chosen from a bill of fare, described as ‘à la carte’ or ‘according to the board.’” Reverso.net defines a menu board as “a list of dishes that can be ordered in a restaurant.” Dictionary.com describes a menu board as “a board on which a food menu is written.” A web definition from a quick Google search defines a menu board as something that “lets patrons see the day’s specials or new dishes.” But is that really all a menu board is? Simply a list of foods served at a restaurant?
‘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.
10 Ways to Increase Drive-thru Speed & Accuracy
In a recent QSR Magazine article, they released the findings of a 2012 drive-thru study that analysed the speed and accuracy of the drive-thru operations at McDonald’s, Burger King, Krystal, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, and Bojangles. The results of the study are interesting in their own right, but more valuable to owners/operators of drive-thru locations are the takeaways that this study provided. Many executives weighed in with feedback on their specific areas of strengths and discussed areas for improvement. Sprinkled throughout this article were 10 clear ways to increase drive-thru speed and accuracy. Not all suggestions would be palatable for more regionalized, smaller, single-unit locations, however, some wouldn’t require another nickel being spent.