Digital Menu Board for Small Restaurants: What You Actually Need

Enterprise solutions cost $1,000-$5,000+ per screen. Small restaurants need something simpler.

The minimum setup

A smart TV you already own (or any TV + a $30 Fire Stick), a digital menu platform, and 30 minutes. No commercial displays, no media players, no contracts.

What to look for

Affordable or free, no hardware requirements, easy to update from your phone, professional look, works on your existing TV.

Real-world setups

Coffee shop: one TV, split-screen mode. Taco truck: QR code only. Bar: two TVs with page-flip mode. Bakery: one TV, items toggled off as they sell out. All under $100/month or free.

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