Free Specials Boards for Local Businesses
Get a free specials board for your local business. Customize it to promote daily offers and fund it with local advertising.
How the Free Specials Board Program Works
Free specials boards for local businesses give restaurants, cafés, and other independent businesses a practical place to share daily offers with customers. FreeSpecialsBoard provides a professional display to host locations at no board cost. The program is funded through local advertising, so nearby businesses can promote their services alongside community specials. Each host can customize the specials area for its audience and day-to-day promotions.
Getting started begins with a sign-up and location verification. Choose a package, then design the board for the space. Available options include wall-mounted displays, A-frame boards, and bundles. Add current offers, then connect with local advertisers to fill the designated placements. A one-year display commitment is required.
A Customer-Facing Display for Local Businesses
A board gives visitors a clear place to find featured offers while the business keeps its own information current. The format is designed for a customer-facing area and makes specials easy to scan. Program details, package choices, and advertising placements can be reviewed before a location commits. This helps local businesses compare options and decide whether the program fits their space.
Local Advertising Helps Fund the Board
Local advertisers can use the program to put a promotion in front of people who visit participating businesses. A placement can help a small business introduce an offer in its nearby community. Advertisers can learn about the process, review costs, and decide whether a local board fits their marketing goals before getting started. FreeSpecialsBoard connects host locations and advertisers through one local specials board program.
Explore the guides to free specials boards, restaurant menu boards, board options, advertising costs, and frequently asked questions. Businesses ready to begin can sign up online. For help choosing a package or understanding the program, contact the team.
Getting Started as a Host Location
Host locations begin by submitting business and location details through the Get Started form. The team verifies the location and helps the business review available packages. Before registering, consider where the board will be displayed, who will update the specials area, and whether the display can remain in place for the one-year program commitment. The program is intended for businesses that want a customer-facing display without purchasing the board; local advertising placements help fund production. Final package availability and approval depend on the project.
A host can prepare by deciding which offers customers should notice first and how often those offers change. Clear, current messages make a specials area easier to scan. The board can support food specials, seasonal services, or other timely business information, depending on the host location and its audience.
Choosing a Board Format for Your Space
Board options include wall-mounted displays, sidewalk A-frame boards, and bundles. The choice depends on the available space, how customers approach the display, and which format is appropriate for the location. The standard layout is 18 by 24 inches and includes a writable specials area plus space for advertising placements. Review dimensions, hardware, and positions before choosing a package so the board can fit the intended display area.
A wall-mounted board may suit an interior wall, while an A-frame can be considered for an appropriate floor or sidewalk area where local rules allow. A bundle is another configuration to review. Availability can vary by project, so check the current options instead of assuming every format is available at every location.
Examples for Different Local Businesses
Restaurants and cafés may update a featured dish, lunch offer, or seasonal menu item. An auto repair shop may highlight a maintenance service or seasonal offer; a salon or spa may feature a timely service; and a gym may share a local promotion. These are examples of messages a host may choose to display, not promises of customer traffic or sales. The board is most useful when its content is clear, current, and relevant to people visiting that location.
The same basic program can serve different types of independent businesses because each host controls its own specials area. Businesses can review industry guides for more examples, then compare the physical board options and program steps before signing up.
How Local Advertisers Participate
Advertisers browse available board projects and placements, select a location, and submit artwork for review. Once a placement is approved, the advertiser can complete checkout for the applicable display period. Availability depends on active projects and open positions, so exact locations and rates may vary. The advertising program helps cover production while giving local businesses a physical way to promote an offer at participating host locations. Advertisers should review current project details in the portal before choosing a placement.
Artwork and placement details are handled through the platform. Advertisers can browse available opportunities, create or submit their design, and wait for approval before payment. This sequence helps make sure the final promotion fits its designated space and the board project.
What to Review Before You Begin
FreeSpecialsBoard coordinates board design and the advertising workflow through its platform. Host locations use the design tool to customize designated areas; advertisers provide artwork for approval; and project details are managed online. A free board is not a no-commitment giveaway: host locations agree to display it for one year and complete the required steps. Review the terms and frequently asked questions to understand responsibilities before signing up.
Before choosing a package, compare the display area, board dimensions, hardware, advertising positions, and commitment. If your situation is not covered in the online guides, contact the team for clarification. Reviewing these details helps host businesses and advertisers make an informed choice about whether the program is a good fit.