If you’ve recently checked out the menu at any Anthem Coffee & Tea location and noticed something new and high-tech hanging above the counter—yep, that digital display for food and drinks—I have a fun behind-the-scenes story for you. I’m the one who ordered and installed the ceiling mounts for all 6 of our stores—solo!
Why Go Digital?
Our menu is always growing with new drinks, pastries, and specials you don’t want to miss. Paper menus or wall signs can feel cluttered and don’t always get updated quickly. Digital menu boards are a great way to:
- Show off new items right as they launch
- Keep the counter area clean and open
- Make the menu visible for everyone, no matter where you’re waiting
To pull this off at six different Anthem Coffee & Tea locations, we needed a reliable mounting system. That’s where my solo project really began.
One Person, Six Ceiling Mounts
I’m not the owner (I wish, haha!), but I take a lot of pride in making things better for our customers and my coworkers. Figuring out which mounts to get took some serious research. I required something strong, safe, and easy to install—since I was doing every step myself.
Once I settled on the right model, I ordered six ceiling mounts—one for each store. When they arrived, my car looked like a mobile hardware store: boxes and brackets filled up every seat and square inch!
The DIY Install Adventure
Doing a six-store project by myself was no small task! Here’s what it looked like at each Anthem location:
- Unpack & Prep: Lay out the tools, brackets, and cables so nothing got lost.
- Measure (twice!): Make sure the menu would be at the perfect viewing angle.
- Up the Ladder: Drill, anchor, and secure the mount to the ceiling—all while hoping not to drop a single screw!
- Mount the TV & Hide the Cables: A neat, tidy look was always the goal.
- Test It Out: Make sure every display was straight, working, and ready to shine.
It took some sweat, problem-solving, and a lot of coffee, but I managed to get each digital menu display up and running.
The Payoff
Now, every guest at Anthem Coffee & Tea can enjoy a modern, easy-to-read menu at every location. Updating specials is a breeze, and the setup looks so much more inviting. Best of all, I get a little boost of pride whenever I see someone glance up and easily find what they want.
Have questions about the setup or want to know how you can do something similar? Please let me know in the comments or stop by the next time you’re in for your favorite drink. Thanks for letting me share a bit of the behind-the-scenes magic—and for supporting Anthem Coffee & Tea!
So far, I am pleased with myself for completing three stores in a single week. Now, we can continue to achieve this.
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