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Digital Menu Boards

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

These Menu Boards by 'WAND' Aims to Reduce Drive-Thru Wait Times

— October 22, 2015 — Lifestyle
'WAND' Corporation recently unveiled its outdoor digital menu boards that will reduce drive-thru wait times and increase order accuracy. The boards are specifically designed to cater to the fast food industry where consumers are demanding shorter wait times at drive-thrus.

The digital menu boards will ensure orders are received exactly how the consumer wants. While drive-thru speakers can muffle voices or delay interaction, WAND's new system will ensure each order is correct every time.

WAND unveiled two versions of the boards, which are titled 'Viewstation' and 'XTreme.' Each system is created the combat harsh weather conditions and be able to automatically adjust the brightness to reduce sun glare. These high-tech devices will bring fast food menus to life with their attractive digital effects, while simultaneously catering to the high-speed demands of consumers.
Trend Themes
1. Outdoor Digital Menu Boards - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Companies can develop more advanced digital menu board systems that integrate with artificial intelligence to provide personalized recommendations based on customer preferences.
2. Shorter Drive-thru Wait Times - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing automated ordering and payment systems with minimal human interaction can significantly reduce drive-thru wait times and improve overall customer satisfaction.
3. High-tech Fast Food Menus - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating interactive digital menu interfaces with augmented reality features can revolutionize the way customers interact with fast food menus and enhance the overall dining experience.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fast food chains can adopt digital menu board technologies to streamline drive-thru operations, increase order accuracy, and cater to the demands of time-conscious consumers.
2. Retail Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Retail technology providers can develop advanced digital signage solutions specifically designed for outdoor environments, offering features such as automatic brightness adjustment and weather resistance.
3. Artificial Intelligence - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Companies can explore the integration of artificial intelligence into digital menu boards to provide personalized recommendations, optimize menu layouts, and analyze customer behavior for improved marketing strategies.
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