Spread the cost of a digital menu board system from £3,000 to £40,000+ with flexible finance options: HP, lease or refinance.
Yes, digital menu boards are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £3,000 to £40,000, and most deals are written over 12–48 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£3k – £40k
Approval Speed
24 hours
Same-day for < £15k
Rates From
6.4% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical digital menu board price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
On a purchase price of £12,000: a 10% deposit of £1,200, then 48 monthly payments of £253 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £13,344, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Screen Menu Board | £3,000 – £8,000 | Counter/Single-Screen Board |
| Multi-Screen Drive-Thru Menu Board | £8,000 – £20,000 | Drive-Thru Board Set |
| Multi-Site Digital Menu Network with Content Management | £20,000 – £40,000 | Chain-Wide Digital Menu System |
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Digital menu board screens, media players and mounting hardware qualify for the Annual Investment Allowance, so a cash or HP purchase can be deducted from taxable profit in the year of purchase. Lease payments are deductible in full as they're paid. Content management software subscriptions and any ongoing menu design service are running costs and sit outside the equipment finance agreement.
Digital menu boards are bought by quick-service restaurants, cafes, takeaways and drive-thru operators wanting to update pricing and promotions across a site or a chain without reprinting physical menu panels. A single independent site typically buys one board set for the counter, while a chain rolling the format out across multiple locations usually finances it under a repeat programme matched to its site opening or refurbishment schedule. Screen and media player hardware has a shorter useful life than most other signage equipment discussed here, since display technology and energy efficiency standards move on at a similar pace to consumer television and monitor hardware, which is why leasing to refresh hardware on a set cycle is a common structure in this category.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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Check Eligibility →For UK limited companies with at least 3 months’ trading and monthly revenue.