It used to be that the only menu display you needed in the drive-thru lane was your menuboard. Nowadays, communicating menu information also includes pre-order boards, websites, and social media apps. To avoid overloading customers with too much information that can slow down service times, follow these three menuboard principles:

1. Design each menuboard for its type of display.

Understand the strengths and limitations of each type of menuboard, and design the layout and format accordingly.

2. Keep it simple.

Focus on your best-selling items rather than listing your entire menu. The one exception is the web site menuboard, which should list all menu items and options.

3. Double check information accuracy before posting.

Digital technology lets you change menu information in just seconds. So it’s important to verify that food options, pricing, and special deals are accurate before posting new info.

When it comes to fixing your broken drive-thru parts and equipment in a timely manner, CE follows these principles:

• Experienced repair experts. Our technicians are factory trained to deliver the highest quality repairs.

• Fast service. We offer same-day service on most repairs and a convenient Advance Exchange program when you need a replacement drive-thru part ASAP.

• Satisfaction guaranteed. We offer a 4-month warranty on our repairs. If we can’t fix a part, we offer a $100 credit toward the purchase of a new unit, or $65 toward the purchase of a refurbished unit.

For drive-thru part repairs you can count on, call CE at 877-731-0334.