For the second year in a row our team here at Origin Displays sat down last week and talked about 2012. What trends did we see? Where did we make our biggest strides? Where can we improve? What markets are we missing out on? What products can we develop? What other markets can we penetrate? […]
[Continue reading…]Ways to Improve Your Drive-thru – Part 4
December 12, 2012 By Origin Display Group
Today we wrap up our installments addressing Daniel P. Smith’s “100 Ways to Improve Your Drive Thru.” Last week the entire list was focused on technology. Reading it back, it did seem to get a little bit repetitive. There was a lot of talk about speakers and timers. This week we take a look at […]
[Continue reading…]Ways to Improve Your Drive-thru – Part 3
December 6, 2012 By Origin Display Group
This week takes us through 51-75 of Daniel P. Smith’s “100 Ways to Improve Your Drive Thru.” If you have read the first couple of installments then you know that our opinion differs with Mr. Smith on a number of issues. However, for the most part, we agreed with the majority and simply offered some […]
[Continue reading…]Ways to Improve Your Drive-thru – Part 2
November 28, 2012 By Origin Display Group
Last week I gave you my thoughts on #1-25 of Daniel Smith’s article “100 Ways to Improve Your Drive Thru.” This week I’ll take a look at #25-50. Similar to the first batch, there are certain suggestions that I don’t agree with. However, my opinion is merely that. Going through each item and being able […]
[Continue reading…]Ways to Improve Your Drive-thru – Part 1
November 21, 2012 By Origin Display Group
Just over a year ago in October of 2011, QSR Magazine published an article by Daniel P. Smith titled “100 Ways to Improve Your Drive Thru.” For the most part he has some insights that, if instituted, will surely improve your drive-thru operation. On the other hand, there are some head scratchers as well. In […]
[Continue reading…]Menu Board Ordering Checklist
November 19, 2012 By Origin Display Group
As you embark on your menu board ordering journey there are certain measures you should take into consideration. Remember, you are not ordering napkin holders or air fresheners for your restaurant, you are ordering the engine that could drive sales positively or adversely. It still amazes me that a lot of restaurant owners will not […]
[Continue reading…]Industry Trends
November 9, 2012 By Origin Display Group
With our corporate headquarters being located in Long Island, NY, it has been a trying time for everyone in this area over the course of the last 12 days. Here at Origin Displays, we consider ourselves some of the lucky ones. We were without power for a handful of days but each of our employees […]
[Continue reading…]Menu Board Terms From A to Z
October 25, 2012 By Origin Display Group
The restaurant industry isn’t the most technical, nor is it the most confusing when it comes to the verbiage that is used, however I get the sense that there are instances when people on the other end of the phone are left scratching their heads when I use certain terms. To help curb some of […]
[Continue reading…]Sometimes ‘Less is More’ When it Comes to Menu Boards
October 18, 2012 By Origin Display Group
When it comes time to buy your menu boards or to revisit your existing ones a lot of thought has to be given to how you set your menu boards up and what is actually going to go on to the panels. As far as how to set the boards up, a lot depends on […]
[Continue reading…]Your Menu Board Questions Answered!
October 12, 2012 By Origin Display Group
As the days go by, and conversations are had, I have taken notice of some of the common questions that I get asked. I thought it may be useful to address some of them this week. The reason is two-fold. For one, they are more eloquently answered in written form and two, it can provide […]
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