2024-04-22 00:00
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Whether it’s with a digital billboard or another kind of digital roadside sign, you want to make sure that drivers are getting the message.How long should a message be displayed, and how many words should you have on your sign?
2024-04-21 17:47
What I am about to talk about isn’t unique to the menu board industry; it is done time after time when making purchasing decisions. Assumptions are made based on things you have… Read More
2024-04-14 18:11
The title that you read above may be a little too aggressive. To be clear, I am not suggesting that menu board examples serve NO purpose. In fact they can be helpful when trying to get the c… Read More
2024-04-10 18:58
The majority of digital signage installs that you walk across are comprised of three main components: 1- The monitor/screen, 2- media player and 3- software. However in the last couple of ye… Read More
2024-04-09 17:56
Every so often something dawns on me and I think to myself, “I need to write a blog about that.” Then I get to thinking that there isn’t enough substance to talk abou… Read More
2024-04-01 02:00
It is the nature of the SEO beast that companies like ourselves are quite often found online for menu boards, drive-thrus, and digital signage. As a result, the conversations and the e… Read More
2024-04-01 01:00
Not too long ago I was approached by a gentleman who was interested in some custom menu boards. Each panel would have been larger then what most would consider a standard size. We have a woo… Read More
2024-03-25 00:00
Your menu boards have been designed, produced and delivered. They are the shiny new object for your restaurant. Days turn in to weeks, weeks turn in to months and sometimes those months, the… Read More
2024-03-24 16:04
Over the course of the last handful of years the digital signage industry has grown immensely. It still remains a mixed bag of true solutions and pretenders. The ability to sift… Read More
2024-03-21 16:37
In order to help you stay up-to-date on what’s going on in the restaurant industry, we have dedicated this week’s blog to scouring the QSR Magazine, Fast Casual Magazine and Digi… Read More
2024-03-21 00:00
For a moment, imagine drawing a graph with “Functionality” on the Y axis and “Budget” on the X axis. From the bottom heading north on the Y would be a list of m… Read More
2024-03-20 14:32
When it comes to digital menu boards most share the same ideas on how they can use them effectively at their location. You know the ones I am talking about: price and menu changes… Read More
2024-03-11 23:41
Over time, menu board companies have designed and produced systems that they felt the market was looking for. A lot of times the “next big thing” was simply an iteration on… Read More
2024-03-04 02:00
You may have read the title and thought to yourself, “this guy is about to unload some sour grapes on us.” Well you’d be incorrect, in fact it’s quite the contr… Read More
2024-03-03 18:48
The dreaded monthly fee; the chief concern when it comes to digital signage for some. When it comes to pricing, it isn’t uncommon for this to be the first questions asked… Read More
2024-02-25 20:34
A lot of the conversations start the same; “hi, I am looking for an idea on cost for digital menu boards. “Well of course the chat continues on to determine their particulars, bu… Read More
2024-02-20 16:22
The dreaded monthly fee. Wait-a-minute, maybe I shouldn’t be so dramatic as we’re seeing more and more people adapt to the idea. There are a number of reasons for monthly fees, 1… Read More
2024-02-19 14:10
A few months back and really out of no where, when you Google “menu boards” eBay became the first company to come up. When you click on the link and check out some of the a… Read More
2024-02-12 05:00
We love talking to people when they call in looking for menu boards. They come in all different shapes and sizes. Some are looking for a large scale digital roll-out and others f… Read More
2024-02-11 19:39
There tends to be a decent chuck of time that passes from when you begin to think about a new menu board system until the time it is ready to ship. You have to identify the company, the prod… Read More
2024-02-05 01:00
In my attempt to come up with a sole direction for this blog I just kept coming up with a mixed bag of talking points which on their own weren’t worthy of a whole post. So I thou… Read More
2024-02-04 19:42
“Yesterday”- this is what we are frequently told when we ask when our customers for their menu board need-by date. After a shared chuckle we have to break the news as to wh… Read More
2024-01-29 02:00
Adding or having a drive-thru menu board could be one of the best things for your quick-serve restaurant. It is an additional revenue stream, allows you to serve more customers and ele… Read More
2024-01-28 16:00
Everyday we get a lot of calls from all walks of life. From college kids working on a project to someone working a business plan to single restaurant owners to large companies. T… Read More
2024-01-25 01:00
Over the last few years, we have written over a hundred blogs. For the most part, we cover five areas, 1- Digital Menu Boards, 2- Drive-thru Menu Boards, 3- Traditional Menu Boards, 4… Read More
2024-01-24 17:49
In part two of our five part series we revisit some blogs that were specifically written for and about drive-thru menu boards. When looking at drive-thru menu boards, there could be a… Read More
2024-01-18 23:41
In part three of five we take a look at what we’ve discussed on the topic of traditional menu boards in the past. A lot of our writing on this topic is relatable to digital signa… Read More
2024-01-17 21:06
Here at Origin we focus a lot of our time and energy on our big 3, menu boards, digital signage and drive-thru menu boards. Make no mistake about it, we hang our hat on those items but… Read More
2024-01-11 23:44
When we discuss digital signage with people, we always ask what their objectives are. This is the single easiest way of determining which solution, if any, would be ideal for them. For the m… Read More
2024-01-10 16:00
When we sit down weekly to write our blogs we have a list of notes to draw ideas from. In most instances there is enough that we can pull to warrant a post around a sole topic. However, at o… Read More
2023-12-28 05:40
Its natural with sales, you make your calls and introductions and the canned response that you get more often than not is “we’re all set, thank you.” This doesn&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-12-27 15:07
Whether you are building from the ground up, renovating an existing location, or taking over a place that once had it, there are a lot of factors that need to be considered when adding a dri… Read More
2023-12-19 10:21
There are typically four scenarios when the idea of a new drive-thru comes up; 1- as a part of a new build, 2- adding to an existing location that has never had one in the past, 3- adding to… Read More
2023-12-18 20:58
When we come in to contact with new customers we quickly establish their needs from a design perspective. Some already have this aspect completed when we engage, others require design work f… Read More
2023-12-14 06:04
As you begin to think about digital signage for your company or personal business there are certain questions that you should be armed with prior to picking up the phone. These type of… Read More
2023-12-13 05:50
If you can relate to this blog then chances are you have a good problem. What this likely means is that you are having some level of difficulty handling the volume of cars that are com… Read More
2023-11-29 05:02
When it comes to digital signage, the fact that there are more options to consider than ever before is something we have touched on numerous times in the past. Through our entries it h… Read More
2023-11-28 18:37
A week or two ago and as I often do, I was perusing the internet doing some digital signage reading. In doing so I came a across a list of 20 Digital Signage Content Management Sy… Read More
2023-11-20 03:49
We provide digital signage solutions, we love it and think you would too if you went down that path. So why on earth would we suggest “not to do it?” Well obviously t… Read More
2023-11-19 00:25
In 2012, NEC and some of their partners conducted some research to the ever-evolving digital signage industry. The focus of their study was Return on Investment (ROI) which is a c… Read More
2023-11-16 03:05
As I put my thoughts together for this blog post, I can’t help but think that there are a number of other companies that can both relate to what I am going to write about as well as em… Read More
2023-11-15 02:29
When it comes to adding a drive-thru to a location, for the most part there are four scenarios that you will find yourself in; 1- a new build-out, 2- taking over a location the has &hell…Read More
2023-11-06 02:00
“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… Read More
2023-11-06 01:00
Digital signage at any level of education serves a broad audience: they can be used in the cafeteria to list menu items, in the school store to sell merchandise, and in the hallways to conve… Read More
2023-10-30 01:00
So you’ve made the plunge and decided to switch to a digital menu board in your drive-thru, fast food restaurant, or coffee shop. What can you do to make sure that you’re using i… Read More
2023-10-29 10:00
Let’s start with some transparency, I love digital signage. It is the way of the now and the foreseeable future. Digital signage has been hovering around for several years suggesting t… Read More
2023-10-23 01:30
Let’s be honest: no one likes getting a corporate memo in their inbox, especially if you’re one of the people whose unread messages always seem to be in the triple (or even quadr… Read More
2023-10-22 23:39
One of the best ways to keep the attention of repeat customers is to make sure the content in your digital signage changes regularly, and a great and simple way to do that is to incorporate… Read More
2023-10-17 04:00
Last time, we talked about the FDA rules about showing calories on menu boards, in plenty of time before the December 2016 deadline. So now that we know what the rules are, let’s… Read More
2023-10-16 10:00
If you’re in food service, you might be starting to get nervous about the FDA requirements that govern how calorie counts must be listed on menu boards. As the December 1st 2016… Read More
2023-10-10 03:00
As technology develops, we want to keep an eye on what’s to come. It seems like digital technology is advancing at an ever-increasing pace these days, and the digital industry is keepi… Read More
2023-10-09 00:35
So you’ve got your new digital sign installed and you want to put it to work. But what’s the best way to capture attention? A poorly-designed display could end up boring viewers… Read More
2023-09-29 04:26
Every month, there are a multitude of new and exciting things happening in digital signage, and we detail a few of them here. The second roundup of digital signage news in 2016 comes t… Read More
2023-09-29 01:53
Whether it’s in a mall, a museum, or a train station, people need a way to navigate large, complex places. The traditional solution to this problem is the paper map, but it&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-09-25 03:00
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. Sometimes the sci… Read More
2023-06-19 02:00
Sure, speed is still important. Customers come too fast food drive-thrus because they have busy lives, and time is of the essence. But, it’s not just about a burger, fries and a drink… Read More
2023-05-23 02:00
The message that you need to get out to your customers, your employees or to the public is a fluid one. This is true whether you run a QSR, a transport hub, the factory floor or a retail out… Read More
2023-05-15 03:00
Owners and managers of QSR’s know the value of indoor Digital Signage, including increased sales and customer satisfaction. And now, with well over half of their sales taking place at… Read More
2023-05-08 02:00
Digital Restaurant Boards can do a lot more for a QSR than to merely tell the customers what’s on today’s menu. When properly configured and used to their full potential, your Di… Read More
2019-07-16 16:11
When going about setting up your drive-thru lane you may find yourself in one of three scenarios; 1- new build/design which provides you the greatest deal of latitude in regards to setting u… Read More
2019-01-21 17:11
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. &hell…Read More
2018-12-11 02:09
With the ongoing development of digital signage both from a software and hardware perspective it has become increasingly difficult for consumers to determine which company and it’s sol… Read More
2018-11-27 01:52
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, pric… Read More
2018-11-16 23:07
Setting up your drive-thru lane can be much more straight forward than people think. They key to doing it the correct way is to accomplish certain items in a roundabout order. Fo… Read More
2018-11-09 17:27
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 &ls&hell…Read More
2018-10-29 17:15
There are three major players in the drive-thru headset world; HME, Panasonic and 3M. Having worked with all three systems we’ve come to learn a thing or two about each of them… Read More
2018-10-19 22:21
It seems that with greater frequency people are asking to have their speaker and microphone as a part of their drive-thru menu board. Is this doable? Yes. Is it ideal? No. … Read More
2018-10-10 14:15
It’s cold out there, and when it’s not too cold, then it’s too hot. Either that or its raining, snowing, or windy. And that’s why it’s so tempting to ignore mai… Read More
2018-10-03 18:45
For the owner or manager of a quick service restaurant, your drive-thru is your lifeline, because that’s typically where upwards of two-thirds of your revenue comes from. Any lack of e… Read More
2018-09-27 14:12
In the last few years, many QSRs have made the change from outdated painted or printed menus to indoor Digital Signage, which proved to be a smart move, considering the flexibility, time sav… Read More
2018-09-19 14:17
There’s no two ways about it, the most important word in the phase “quick service restaurant” is quick. And nowhere is that more true than for the drive-thru lane, where th… Read More
2018-09-13 14:19
Modern QSR management is constantly looking for ways to speed up the process of the drive-thru customer placing her order, paying for it and ultimately receiving exactly the meal that she or… Read More
2018-09-05 14:02
So you’ve installed Digital Signs in your QSR’s dinning room and you’re asking yourself, “why did I wait so long?” Everything is so much easier! Breakfast is ov… Read More
2018-08-28 23:39
You’ve made the investment in drive-thru Digital Signage, and you’re already reaping some early benefits. You can now effortlessly day-part your message to your customers, and in… Read More
2018-08-22 16:00
The QSR drive-thru lane has been a big part of American culture for decades now, and is the source of two-thirds or more of the typical restaurant’s revenues. And, as simple and prosai… Read More
2018-08-14 22:20
Typically, QSR management devotes the greatest portion of attention and investment to the dining room, and relatively little concern is devoted to the Drive-Thru lanes. Given that the typica… Read More
2018-08-08 16:14
When you think about Drive Thru Headsets, you think comfort. After all, if your employees aren’t comfortable, they won’t be happy, which can lead to poor performance and high tur… Read More
2018-08-01 14:03
By now, many QSR’s have made the change from static printed or painted signage to modern, versatile Digital Signs in their dining rooms, But that’s only half the story, or more a… Read More
2018-07-25 15:14
One of the greatest things about drive-thru Digital Signs is that you can change the entire message that you present to your customer instantly. Prices for drive-thru Digital Signage have co… Read More
2018-07-25 15:14
One of the greatest things about drive-thru Digital Signs is that you can change the entire message that you present to your customer instantly. Prices for drive-thru Digital Signage have co… Read More
2018-07-19 13:06
In terms of frequency of visits to QSR’s, nobody beats the 35 and under crowd. And, if there’s one thing that defines this age group, it is the fact that they live their lives on… Read More
2018-07-12 14:53
Once a customer has entered your drive-thru lane, there is nothing more critical to optimizing your bottom line than your drive-thru Digital Menus. In addition to spelling out what’s o… Read More
2018-07-12 14:53
Once a customer has entered your drive-thru lane, there is nothing more critical to optimizing your bottom line than your drive-thru Digital Menus. In addition to spelling out what’s o… Read More
2018-07-05 21:50
On of the great innovations in the QSR drive-thru lane in recent years has been mobile ordering. With this innovation, customers order their food in advance, through their smartphones, befor… Read More
2018-06-27 23:27
The major portion of the typical QSR’s revenue today is generated in the drive-thru lane. But despite this indisputable fact, QSR management is devoting the lion’s share of upgra… Read More
2018-06-19 23:15
For QSR management, nothing is more important than the drive-thru lane. The reason is simplicity itself, because in most cases, that’s where over two-thirds of revenue is garnered. And… Read More
2018-06-14 19:34
Today’s QSR customers love to use their smartphones. And, it’s not just for entertainment; it’s also for commerce, including the business of ordering their meals at you est… Read More
2018-06-06 20:46
There are many good reasons to upgrade from old-fashioned printed or painted outdoor digital signage to modern, up-to-date digital signage. But don’t allow yourself to simply be blinde… Read More
2018-06-01 22:24
They will shortly pay for themselves. Yes, the initial outlay for the boards themselves and the associated software will not be inexpensive, but the investment will quickly pay for itself. T… Read More
2018-05-29 22:59
One of the greatest benefits of outdoor digital signage is a significant decrease in the time a drive thru customer in his car, waiting to receive their order. Also high on the list is the a… Read More
2018-05-24 19:41
If you own or manage a QSR with a drive-thru lane, you know how important good communications between your staff and your customers are, and how difficult it can sometimes be to maintain a s… Read More
2018-05-16 18:04
You started your journey into modern QSR technology with digital menu boards, and they were a great success. They took the hassle out of day-parting and made advertising your menu specials a… Read More
2018-05-09 14:22
The first word in QSR is Quick, and that word sums up, in a nutshell, what people expect and demand. They want to be able to choose their meals, pay for their meals, and receive their meals… Read More
2018-05-03 22:10
QSRs have adapted digital menu boards for displaying menus within their dining rooms for sit-down customers, and they’ve done it with great success. However, since the typical location… Read More
2018-04-24 15:33
It’s difficult enough to change a painted or printed menu sign in the dining room of your QSR, and it’s even more difficult to do so in your drive thru lane. Two employees have t… Read More
2018-04-20 21:51
The typical QSR derives over two-thirds of its revenues from its drive-through customers. The two things that members of this critical group prize more than anything else is order accuracy a… Read More
2018-04-12 14:20
There’s no doubt about it – if you have a drive thru lane, there’s not better investment you can make than digital signage to increase sales. Digital menu boards are the ea… Read More
2018-03-29 16:28
Self Ordering Kiosks are the latest trend in QSR technology. Just like your digital menu boards, these cost saving, time saving devices are directly tied into your POS system, and will have… Read More
2018-03-23 14:14
If you’ve already begun to utilize digital menu boards inside your dinning room, you know how effective they can be. Dayparting and highlighting specials are a breeze, as are menu chan… Read More
2018-03-22 16:52
The first word in “quick service restaurant” is, of course, QUICK. And it’s the same for drive-thru customers and for dining room customers – the amount of time that… Read More
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