For restaurants & food service

Digital signage that runs your whole restaurant

Digital signage for restaurants is cloud-based menu board software that displays menus, daily specials, drive-thru content, social walls, and promotions on any TV in your restaurant. Display Technology runs from a web browser, works with the screens you already own, costs from $15/month, and includes a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.

Menu boards, daily specials, social walls, wait times, promotions — all from one dashboard you can update from your phone.

From $15/mo • No credit card • 2 displays included

What you can run

Six things every restaurant runs on Display Technology

Menu Boards

Live menu boards with item photos, prices, modifiers, and time-of-day switching for breakfast / lunch / dinner.

See menu templates →

Daily Specials

Push the special-of-the-day to every screen in seconds. Tuesday tacos, Friday fish, weekend brunch — schedule them once, run on autopilot.

Wait Times & Queue

Show estimated wait times for tables or pickup orders. Reduces “how long?” questions, sets expectations, keeps customers happy.

Social Wall

Pull customer photos and reviews from Instagram and Facebook onto your screens. Free social proof, zero design work.

Promotions & Happy Hour

Time-based campaigns that auto-trigger. Happy hour 4–7? Lunch combo 11–2? Schedule once, runs forever.

Hours & Closures

Holiday hours, special closures, “we’re hiring,” “dine-in only.” Quick announcements that update everywhere instantly.

Why restaurants pick us

Built for the busiest people in the building.

Restaurant operators don’t have time to learn complex software. The dashboard is built for the manager who has 30 seconds between rushes — not for an in-house designer.

  • Update from anywhere. Phone, tablet, laptop — if it has a browser, it works.
  • No design skills. Templates handle the layout. You fill in items and prices.
  • Honest pricing. $15/month covers 2 screens. No per-screen fees, no “contact for pricing.”
  • Use TVs you own. Add a $40 streaming stick to any TV. Done.
  • 23 years of practice. Founded in 2003. We’ve been doing this longer than most of our competitors have existed.
🌮Tuesday Special
$8.99
🍔Lunch Combo
$12.50
🥗Garden Bowl
$10.95
Happy Hour 4-7pm
$5 drafts

A live menu board powered by Display Technology

23yr
Serving restaurants since 2003
$15/mo
Starter plan covers 2 displays
30sec
Price updates push to every screen
14day
Free trial — no credit card
Quick start

How to set up a digital menu board for your restaurant

From signup to a live menu on a TV in under 20 minutes.

  1. 1

    Sign up for a free trial

    14 days, no credit card. Create your account in 60 seconds.

  2. 2

    Pick a menu template

    Full menu, drive-thru, daily specials, beverages, desserts — restaurant-specific layouts that look professional out of the box.

  3. 3

    Add items and prices

    Type items, descriptions, and prices. Upload food photos. Set time-of-day rules for breakfast / lunch / dinner switching.

  4. 4

    Connect a TV

    Plug a streaming stick (Amazon Fire, Roku, Android) into any TV. Open the browser, sign in, pick your menu. Live.

  5. 5

    Update prices anytime

    Edit from your phone. Every screen updates in 30 seconds — including price changes mid-rush.

How it compares

An honest look at digital menu boards vs. the alternatives restaurants typically consider.

Capability Display Technology Printed menu boards Chalkboards & whiteboards
Update a price 30 seconds from phone Reprint required ($40-150) Erase & rewrite manually
Cost per year (small restaurant) $95.40 + $40 hardware $1,500-3,000 (designs + reprints) $50-200 (chalk/markers/cleanup)
Time-of-day switching Automatic No (need separate boards) Manual erase & rewrite
Food photography Built in Yes (raises print cost) No
Multi-location sync One click, all locations Per-location reprint Manual at each store
Monthly cost $15 N/A (per-reprint) Negligible

Comparison reflects typical small restaurant operating costs as of Q2 2026.

Restaurant FAQ

Common questions from restaurant owners

Can Display Technology run my restaurant menu board?

Yes. Restaurant-specific templates handle live pricing, item photos, side & drink modifiers, and time-of-day menu switching. Update prices from your phone in under a minute. See menu templates →

Do I need special hardware?

No. Any TV with a streaming stick (Amazon Fire, Roku, Android TV), Smart TV with built-in browser, or computer with HDMI works. A $40 Fire Stick on a TV you already own is the cheapest path.

How fast can I update specials?

Updates push to all displays in under 30 seconds. Edit a special on your phone or laptop, click save, every screen updates.

Can I run different content on different screens?

Yes. Group displays by zone — order area, dining room, drive-thru, kitchen — and assign different content to each. Starter plan supports 2 screens, Business supports 20, Enterprise supports 100.

What does it cost for a small restaurant with 2 TVs?

$15/month on the Starter plan. Covers 2 displays and includes everything — menu boards, specials, social walls, scheduling, support. No per-screen fees, no upsells. See all plans →

Does this work for drive-thru menu boards?

Yes. Drive-thru menu boards work the same as in-store, with an option for higher-brightness sun-readable commercial displays for outdoor placement. Time-of-day switching automatically shows breakfast, lunch, and dinner without manual changes.

How does digital signage compare to printed menu boards?

A printed menu board costs $200-800 per design plus $40-150 per reprint when prices change. Digital signage costs $15/month flat and updates instantly. A restaurant that changes menus quarterly typically breaks even on digital within 4-6 months and saves $1,500+/year on reprints.

Can I integrate with my POS (Square, Toast, Clover)?

Display Technology runs independently of your POS — no integration is required. Most restaurants update menus directly in the signage editor. Direct POS data integrations (Square, Toast, Clover) are available on Enterprise plans for high-volume operators.

What happens if the internet drops during a rush?

Each display caches its current content locally. If internet drops mid-service, your menu board, specials, and drive-thru displays keep playing the last-cached version. When connectivity returns, displays sync automatically. No blank screens during a Saturday-night rush.

Can I sync menus across multiple locations?

Yes. Group displays across locations under one account. Push the same menu to every restaurant at once, or customize per-location pricing. Business plan supports up to 20 displays, Enterprise supports 100+ with multi-location admin controls.

How much training does staff need?

Most restaurant managers are updating menus within 30 minutes of signing up. No design skills required — templates handle layout, you fill in items and prices. 15-minute video walkthrough, written quick-start guide, and email/chat support included.

Try it on your menu board this week

14-day free trial. No credit card. Use the TVs you already have.

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