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LED Flashing Menu Boards - Marketing School Meal
MyPlate Offer vs. Serve School Menu Boards
MyPlate Offer vs. Serve School Menu Boards
Get Up to 6% Increase in Meal Participation
Adopt our Marketing School Meal Solutions
Adopt our Marketing School Meal Solutions
School Meal Participation by the Numbers
While each school district or school have their own statics, here are some of the national statistics:
Out of the 51 million public school students, about 26 million are eligible for free and reduced meals - consuming daily 22 million lunches (85% participation) , and 11.5 million Breakfasts (44% participation)
Our of the 51 million public school students, about 25 million are potential paying students -
consuming daily 7.7 million lunches (30% participation) , and 2.2 million Breakfasts (9% participation)
consuming daily 7.7 million lunches (30% participation) , and 2.2 million Breakfasts (9% participation)
Increasing School Meal Participation - Visitors of your Cafes
Regular visitors to school cafes present most potential students that you can increase their meal participation rates.
Menu boards are best to present the variety of meal options.
Menu boards are best to present the variety of meal options.
Compare Social Media Marketing and Inside Cafes LED Flshing Menu Board Marketing:
- Many Student have no or limited access to Smart Phones - Consider this report http://www.growingwireless.com/get-the-facts/quick-facts#children
- LED Flashing Menu Board Marketing allows direct marketing to participants in your Lunch program
- LED Flashing Menu Board Marketing allows the involvement of individual school food managers in efforts to increase meal participation.
Here is a link to a USDA site with a study that has interesting data for your to consider regarding school lunch participation -
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/SNDA-FoodServ-Pt4.pdf
Here are some of our conclusions from the data presented in the report:
To address the difference in gender participation figures - Female students are more attracted to Cafe Decor and the details of their menu options as provided by our LED flashing menu boards.
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/SNDA-FoodServ-Pt4.pdf
Here are some of our conclusions from the data presented in the report:
- There is nationwide NSLP participation rate drop of about 40% between Secondary and Elementary schools
- 65% More Females the Male students drop NSLP between Secondary and Elementary
- 30% More Males than Female students participate in NSLP Secondary Schools
- 50% more Females than Males use A-La-Carte in Secondary Schools.
"Parents generally hold favorable impressions of the school lunch program. Most parent believe that school lunches are convenient, economical and nutritious"
To address the difference in gender participation figures - Female students are more attracted to Cafe Decor and the details of their menu options as provided by our LED flashing menu boards.
Green Edge Systems multiple menu boards styles that help highlight student's meal option other than meal that students are currently at, weekly and next school day meal.
Based on your own district's/school profile, participation rates and preferences you can select your Marketing School Meal Strategy preference from the following:
Focus your Marketing School Meal Strategy on Free and Reduce Eligible Students:
- Increasing Breakfast participation - only about 50% of the Eligible Lunch visitors come for Breakfast
- Increasing Supper Participation - This meal is at its infancy and there is always a significance growth potential
- Increase Lunch participation and come more frequently for Lunch
Focusing your Marketing School Meal Strategy on paying students
- A-La-Carte - Provide A-La-Carte stand alone or A-La-Carte menu options on your menu boards
- Come again for Lunch - Weekly, next school day and Specials highlighting
- Breakfast - only 1 in 3 Lunch paying student come for Breakfast, highlight the importance of Breakfast
- Supper - This meal is at its infancy and there is always a significance growth potential
Menu Boards to help Increase Breakfast Participation:
Menu Boards to help Increase Supper/Afternoon Meal Participation:
Menu Boards to help Increase A-La-Carte Meal Participation:
Menu Boards to help Increase Lunch Meal Participation:
Menu Boards Outside School Cafes
Inspired by a menu board you saw on our website? A template on this page bellow? Another menu board you saw elsewhere? A menu board that you have and want to transform into a Dry Erase, Magnetic of Flashing LED Write-On board? Any custom menu board you may be interested in?
Marketing the School Lunch Program with LED Flashing and Dry Erase Menu Boards
Since 2012, Green Edge Systems has been a pioneer in developing innovative menu board solutions specifically for school food services. Their offerings include LED Flashing Menu Boards, a unique segment of digital menu boards, and MyPlate dry erase boards, both of which have become vital tools in promoting healthy eating in school cafeterias. Serving over a million students daily in thousands of schools nationwide, Green Edge Systems’ menu boards not only deliver essential meal information but also help increase participation in school lunch programs by making healthy options more visible and engaging to students.
In today's schools, promoting healthy eating and increasing participation in school lunch programs is more important than ever. With the right marketing tools, schools can boost interest in their meal programs while also encouraging healthier choices. Green Edge Systems offers LED Flashing Menu Boards and Dry Erase Menu Boards that serve as powerful marketing tools for school districts. Available in wall-mounted formats or single and double-sided stands, these boards help schools effectively market their meal programs to students, driving engagement and participation.
1. LED Flashing Menu Boards: A Dynamic Tool for Marketing School Meals
Catch Students' Attention with Visual Appeal
LED Flashing Menu Boards are an excellent way to promote the school lunch program. With flashing lights, bright colors, and customizable messages, these boards instantly capture students' attention, making them more likely to engage with the menu. By using these boards to display daily specials, new menu items, or promotional messages like “Today’s Featured Meal” or “Try Something New”, schools can spark curiosity and excitement about what’s on the lunch menu, driving up participation.
Highlight Healthy Choices
Marketing healthier meals to students is easier with LED Flashing Menu Boards. Schools can use these boards to showcase healthy menu items such as fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins in an engaging way. The flashing boards make it easy to emphasize the benefits of balanced meals, helping students make more informed, nutritious choices. Highlighting daily health-focused messages, such as “Fuel Your Day with Fresh Fruits and Veggies”, can reinforce the importance of healthy eating habits, helping to build long-term behavior changes.
Wall-Mounted or Stand Options for Maximum Visibility
Green Edge Systems offers wall-mounted LED Flashing Menu Boards as well as single and double-sided stands. The wall-mounted boards are ideal for displaying menus in high-traffic areas like the entrance of the cafeteria, while the stands can be placed near serving lines for easy visibility. Double-sided stands allow for marketing across multiple service lines, ensuring that students see promotional messages wherever they are in the cafeteria.
2. Dry Erase Menu Boards: A Customizable Marketing Tool
Easy Customization for Daily UpdatesDry Erase Menu Boards
are a simple but highly effective tool for marketing the school lunch program. Cafeteria staff can update the boards daily, promoting the most up-to-date menu items, daily specials, or healthy eating initiatives. The use of bright, colorful markers and illustrations can help make the menus visually appealing, keeping students engaged with what’s on offer.
Promote Themed Days and Special EventsUsing Dry Erase Menu Boards,
schools can promote special meal days like “Taco Tuesday” or “Meatless Monday”. These boards make it easy to change the menu for special events, holiday meals, or themed nutrition weeks, creating excitement and anticipation among students. Promoting these events on Dry Erase Boards helps build enthusiasm, encouraging students to try new meals and explore different healthy food options.
Reinforce Healthy Eating with MyPlateThe MyPlate guidelines
can be prominently displayed on Dry Erase Menu Boards, helping schools market balanced meals to students. The boards can show how to build a nutritious plate by incorporating fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy. Schools can also use the Pick 3 concept, encouraging students to choose a fruit or vegetable along with two other food groups. By promoting healthy choices in a clear and visually engaging way, Dry Erase Boards help reinforce positive eating habits among students.
Versatile Placement Options
Like the LED Flashing Boards, Dry Erase Menu Boards are available in wall-mounted and single or double-sided stand formats. Wall-mounted Dry Erase Boards are perfect for displaying menus in a permanent location, while portable stands offer flexibility, allowing schools to move the boards to wherever they will have the most impact. Double-sided stands can increase the visibility of promotional messages in larger cafeterias or areas with multiple serving lines.
3. Why Green Edge Systems Menu Boards are Ideal for Marketing School Meals
Flexibility and Customization for Daily Updates
With Green Edge Systems' LED Flashing Menu Boards and Dry Erase Menu Boards, school districts have the ability to quickly update their marketing messages. Whether you need to change the menu, promote a new meal, or emphasize a healthy eating message, these boards allow for easy updates that can be done in minutes. This flexibility is key to effectively marketing school meal programs in an ever-changing food environment.
Low-Cost, High-Impact Marketing
Compared to traditional digital boards, which often require expensive IT support and incur ongoing maintenance fees, Green Edge Systems' LED Flashing Menu Boards and Dry Erase Menu Boards are a low-cost solution with no ongoing fees. These boards provide a high-impact marketing tool that drives engagement and increases participation in school meal programs—without straining the budget.
Boosting Participation with Clear Communication
One of the most effective ways to market the school lunch program is through clear, engaging communication. Green Edge Systems' menu boards help schools display their menus in an organized, visually appealing way, making it easier for students to see and understand their meal options. By improving communication, these boards can increase student participation, making the lunch program more successful.
Promoting Healthy Eating with Visual Cues
Both the LED Flashing Menu Boards and Dry Erase Menu Boards can incorporate MyPlate guidelines, helping to promote healthy, balanced meals. These boards provide a visual reminder of the importance of choosing a variety of food groups, encouraging students to make healthier choices. Promoting healthy eating habits is a key component of marketing the school lunch program, and these boards make it easy to reinforce that message in a fun and engaging way.
Conclusion:
A Powerful Marketing Tool for School Lunch ProgramsGreen Edge Systems' LED Flashing Menu Boards and Dry Erase Menu Boards are more than just tools for displaying menus—they are essential marketing tools that can help school districts promote their lunch programs, encourage healthy eating, and drive participation. Whether mounted on walls or displayed in single or double-sided stands, these boards offer the flexibility, adaptability, and visual appeal needed to make school meals more engaging and exciting for students.
Since 2012, Green Edge Systems has been a pioneer in developing innovative menu board solutions specifically for school food services. Their offerings include LED Flashing Menu Boards, a unique segment of digital menu boards, and MyPlate dry erase boards, both of which have become vital tools in promoting healthy eating in school cafeterias. Serving over a million students daily in thousands of schools nationwide, Green Edge Systems’ menu boards not only deliver essential meal information but also help increase participation in school lunch programs by making healthy options more visible and engaging to students.
In today's schools, promoting healthy eating and increasing participation in school lunch programs is more important than ever. With the right marketing tools, schools can boost interest in their meal programs while also encouraging healthier choices. Green Edge Systems offers LED Flashing Menu Boards and Dry Erase Menu Boards that serve as powerful marketing tools for school districts. Available in wall-mounted formats or single and double-sided stands, these boards help schools effectively market their meal programs to students, driving engagement and participation.
1. LED Flashing Menu Boards: A Dynamic Tool for Marketing School Meals
Catch Students' Attention with Visual Appeal
LED Flashing Menu Boards are an excellent way to promote the school lunch program. With flashing lights, bright colors, and customizable messages, these boards instantly capture students' attention, making them more likely to engage with the menu. By using these boards to display daily specials, new menu items, or promotional messages like “Today’s Featured Meal” or “Try Something New”, schools can spark curiosity and excitement about what’s on the lunch menu, driving up participation.
Highlight Healthy Choices
Marketing healthier meals to students is easier with LED Flashing Menu Boards. Schools can use these boards to showcase healthy menu items such as fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins in an engaging way. The flashing boards make it easy to emphasize the benefits of balanced meals, helping students make more informed, nutritious choices. Highlighting daily health-focused messages, such as “Fuel Your Day with Fresh Fruits and Veggies”, can reinforce the importance of healthy eating habits, helping to build long-term behavior changes.
Wall-Mounted or Stand Options for Maximum Visibility
Green Edge Systems offers wall-mounted LED Flashing Menu Boards as well as single and double-sided stands. The wall-mounted boards are ideal for displaying menus in high-traffic areas like the entrance of the cafeteria, while the stands can be placed near serving lines for easy visibility. Double-sided stands allow for marketing across multiple service lines, ensuring that students see promotional messages wherever they are in the cafeteria.
2. Dry Erase Menu Boards: A Customizable Marketing Tool
Easy Customization for Daily UpdatesDry Erase Menu Boards
are a simple but highly effective tool for marketing the school lunch program. Cafeteria staff can update the boards daily, promoting the most up-to-date menu items, daily specials, or healthy eating initiatives. The use of bright, colorful markers and illustrations can help make the menus visually appealing, keeping students engaged with what’s on offer.
Promote Themed Days and Special EventsUsing Dry Erase Menu Boards,
schools can promote special meal days like “Taco Tuesday” or “Meatless Monday”. These boards make it easy to change the menu for special events, holiday meals, or themed nutrition weeks, creating excitement and anticipation among students. Promoting these events on Dry Erase Boards helps build enthusiasm, encouraging students to try new meals and explore different healthy food options.
Reinforce Healthy Eating with MyPlateThe MyPlate guidelines
can be prominently displayed on Dry Erase Menu Boards, helping schools market balanced meals to students. The boards can show how to build a nutritious plate by incorporating fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy. Schools can also use the Pick 3 concept, encouraging students to choose a fruit or vegetable along with two other food groups. By promoting healthy choices in a clear and visually engaging way, Dry Erase Boards help reinforce positive eating habits among students.
Versatile Placement Options
Like the LED Flashing Boards, Dry Erase Menu Boards are available in wall-mounted and single or double-sided stand formats. Wall-mounted Dry Erase Boards are perfect for displaying menus in a permanent location, while portable stands offer flexibility, allowing schools to move the boards to wherever they will have the most impact. Double-sided stands can increase the visibility of promotional messages in larger cafeterias or areas with multiple serving lines.
3. Why Green Edge Systems Menu Boards are Ideal for Marketing School Meals
Flexibility and Customization for Daily Updates
With Green Edge Systems' LED Flashing Menu Boards and Dry Erase Menu Boards, school districts have the ability to quickly update their marketing messages. Whether you need to change the menu, promote a new meal, or emphasize a healthy eating message, these boards allow for easy updates that can be done in minutes. This flexibility is key to effectively marketing school meal programs in an ever-changing food environment.
Low-Cost, High-Impact Marketing
Compared to traditional digital boards, which often require expensive IT support and incur ongoing maintenance fees, Green Edge Systems' LED Flashing Menu Boards and Dry Erase Menu Boards are a low-cost solution with no ongoing fees. These boards provide a high-impact marketing tool that drives engagement and increases participation in school meal programs—without straining the budget.
Boosting Participation with Clear Communication
One of the most effective ways to market the school lunch program is through clear, engaging communication. Green Edge Systems' menu boards help schools display their menus in an organized, visually appealing way, making it easier for students to see and understand their meal options. By improving communication, these boards can increase student participation, making the lunch program more successful.
Promoting Healthy Eating with Visual Cues
Both the LED Flashing Menu Boards and Dry Erase Menu Boards can incorporate MyPlate guidelines, helping to promote healthy, balanced meals. These boards provide a visual reminder of the importance of choosing a variety of food groups, encouraging students to make healthier choices. Promoting healthy eating habits is a key component of marketing the school lunch program, and these boards make it easy to reinforce that message in a fun and engaging way.
Conclusion:
A Powerful Marketing Tool for School Lunch ProgramsGreen Edge Systems' LED Flashing Menu Boards and Dry Erase Menu Boards are more than just tools for displaying menus—they are essential marketing tools that can help school districts promote their lunch programs, encourage healthy eating, and drive participation. Whether mounted on walls or displayed in single or double-sided stands, these boards offer the flexibility, adaptability, and visual appeal needed to make school meals more engaging and exciting for students.