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It's a landmark moment for sandwich lovers in the Twin Cities! The team here at Wand Digital is thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of the very first Port of Subs location in Woodbury, Minnesota. This exciting expansion is spearheaded by a new regional developer franchisee Pat Mancuso of Mancuso Consulting Group, marking the beginning of a promising new chapter for the brand in the state. The opening, which took place in April, not only brought Port of Subs' signature fresh-sliced sandwi …

In today's fast-paced food service and restaurant environments, digital signage is no longer a luxury – it's a necessity. From showcasing daily specials and displaying crucial nutritional information, dynamic displays are crucial for engaging customers, simple operations, and driving higher tickets. From large food service providers like Chartwells, to fast casual restaurant brands, many marketing and design leaders have turned to accessible tools like Canva. Canva allows them to creat …

Last week, Industry Now hosted the QSR Digital Transformation Summit in Chicago, IL. Leaders from all over the country made the trek to Chicago to not only exchange insights on transforming their restaurants with digital tools, but to personally share what has and hasn’t worked for them. This was a critical event for Wand Digital, with our leadership in attendance, and providing all the digital signage and touch screens throughout the venue. It was an incredible opportunity to connect …

The global economic landscape is constantly shifting, and one of the most significant factors impacting businesses today is the implementation of tariffs. These taxes on imported goods can create ripples throughout supply chains, forcing businesses, particularly those in the restaurant and retail sectors, to re-evaluate their pricing and product strategies. For many, this means navigating fluctuating costs and making rapid adjustments to stay competitive and profitable. One of the big …

IntroductionChoosing the right digital menu board platform can be overwhelming for Quick-Service Restaurants (QSRs). With numerous options available, it's essential to focus on the core needs of your business rather than getting lost in a sea of features. This article compares WAND Digital and Xenial – A Global Payments Company, highlighting how WAND is specifically tailored for small to mid-sized QSRs.WAND Digital: The Ideal Choice for Growing BrandsFocus on Brand Marketing Needs WAN …

In comparing WAND’s digital menu board technology to other digital signage platforms, we could go feature by feature, but we understand that can be overwhelming. If you are an owner, operator, marketer, manager, etc. of a quick-service restaurant (QSR), fast casual restaurant or food service, this article is for you as you dive into your initial comparison research of the best digital menu platform for your operation. Instead of a long list, we’re looking at the bigger picture–the foc …

With several digital menu board platforms on the market for quick-service restaurants (QSRs), dining halls, drive-thrus, and food service operators to choose from, you might be feeling overwhelmed by features, offerings, and more as you do your initial comparison research. Instead of comparing features side-by-side in a long list, we’re looking at the bigger picture – the fundamental aspects of the technology and company – to help make your comparison research a bit simpler. In this articl …

For quick-service restaurants (QSRs), dining halls, drive-thrus, and food service operators, digital menu boards are now table stakes in the competitive food service and restaurant industry. So, it’s important that your digital menu boards and everything it takes to run them well – like commercial-grade screens and software tailored to restaurant owners’ and operators’ needs – are optimized for scalability, growth in sales, and bottom lines. For franchisors and franchisees who are r …

In comparing WAND Digital’s menu board technology to other companies’ digital menu boards, we could go feature by feature, but we understand that can be overwhelming for quick service restaurant (QSR) owners and operators as you dive into your initial comparison research. Instead of a long list, we’re looking at the bigger picture – the fundamental aspects of the technology and company – to help make your comparison research a bit simpler. In this article, we’ll compare WAND’s digital menu …

If you’re looking to make the move from static menu boards to digital menu boards, you might be feeling overwhelmed by the number of options with which to outfit your quick-service restaurant (QSR) or fast casual restaurant. We’re here to help you sift through it all to figure out the best fit for your business. We’ve pulled together a handful of comparisons of the best digital menu platforms on the market for QSRs. In this article, we’ll compare WAND Digital’s menu system and The Howard C …