Spent $400 on a fancy menu board and it was a total mistake

Everyone says you need a big digital screen to look professional, so I got one for my taco truck. It cost me around $400 and I set it up in Phoenix last month. Honestly, it's been nothing but trouble. The glare in the sun makes it impossible to read, and it just looks out of place next to the other trucks with simple chalkboards. I thought it would save me time changing prices, but now I'm constantly fiddling with it instead of cooking. Has anyone else gone back to a basic menu after trying something high-tech?

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davis.mia2d ago

Actually read an article about this exact thing a while back. It was talking about how a lot of food trucks in really sunny places ditch the screens because of the glare problem. They said it ends up looking cheap if you can't even read it. Maybe the simple chalkboard just fits the vibe better, you know? Like it feels more real and less like a corporate chain. I mean, if it's slowing you down and looking bad, going back to basics sounds like the move.

sandrap4019d ago

Ever try a laminated sheet instead?

jessesingh19d ago

You know, it's funny how often we overcomplicate things. I spent years using fancy planners and apps, but a simple laminated sheet with dry erase markers changed everything for me. It feels like we're always looking for the next big solution when the best fix is often the simplest one right in front of us.