Back to Blog
Case Studies
January 18, 2025
4 min read

Urban Coffee: 40% Revenue Boost with Digital Menu Boards

How a small cafe chain revolutionized ordering with dynamic digital menu boards, reducing wait times and increasing average transaction value.

Urban Coffee Digital Menu Boards

The Challenge

Urban Coffee, a chain of 5 specialty cafes, faced increasing pressure from customers about long wait times during morning rush. Static menu boards couldn't keep up with seasonal offerings, limited-time promotions, or sold-out items. Staff spent valuable time explaining menu items instead of serving customers.

40%

Revenue increase

28%

Higher avg ticket

45%

Faster service

The Solution

Urban Coffee deployed DigiOnGo digital menu boards behind each counter. The system features:

  • Real-time menu updates across all 5 locations from a single dashboard
  • Dayparting: breakfast menu (6-11am), lunch (11am-3pm), evening (3pm-close)
  • Dynamic pricing for happy hour (2-4pm)
  • Appetizing HD photos and videos of featured drinks
  • Automatic highlighting of seasonal specials and limited offers
  • Weather-triggered content (hot drinks on cold days, iced beverages when warm)

Key Results

  • 40% revenue increase across all locations within 6 months
  • 28% higher average ticket due to strategic upselling prompts
  • 45% reduction in decision time at counter
  • 60% increase in seasonal drink sales
  • Zero printing costs for menu updates and promotions

Smart Features in Action

Urban Coffee leverages DigiOnGo's advanced features to maximize impact:

Weather Integration: When temperature drops below 50°F, hot specialty drinks automatically appear more prominently. On hot days above 75°F, cold brew and iced options take center stage.

Strategic Upselling: Menu boards suggest pastry pairings with specific drinks, displaying tempting photos that increased food attach rate by 35%.

Owner's Perspective

"Digital menu boards were a game-changer for us. We can update all five locations in seconds, test different promotions, and actually measure what works. Our staff loves not having to explain menu items constantly, and customers appreciate the visual clarity. The ROI exceeded our expectations in just 4 months." - Marcus Chen, Urban Coffee Owner

Transform Your Cafe or Restaurant

See how DigiOnGo digital menu boards can increase your revenue and improve customer experience.

Get Started Free

Related Articles

Case Studies

Case Study: Retail Chain Increases Sales by 35%

How one retail chain used dynamic content to boost engagement.

6 min read
Read More
Case Studies

FitZone Gym: 50% Increase in Class Bookings

How a fitness center used digital displays to transform member engagement.

5 min read
Read More
Case Studies

Premium Tower: Elevator Advertising Success

Office building generates $200K annual revenue from elevator screens.

5 min read
Read More