# What Is Community Board Advertising? | SLC Spotlight > A printed advertising board inside busy local restaurants and businesses, seen by customers every day. How it works and how QR codes turn views into leads. URL: https://slcspotlight.com/guide/what-is-community-board-advertising/ Last-Modified: 2026-10-13 Author: Tyler Biswell Tags: what is community board advertising, restaurant advertising board, indoor board ads Guide • Boards # What Is Community Board Advertising? A printed advertising board inside busy local restaurants and businesses, seen by customers every day. How it works and how QR codes turn views into leads. By Tyler Biswell [/about/#tyler-biswell →](/about/#tyler-biswell) • Updated October 13, 2026 • 4 min read ![Framed advertising board with local business ads inside a busy restaurant](/images/featured/framed-advertising-board-with-local-business-ads-o.webp) ## The simple definition Community board advertising is a professionally designed, printed board of local business ads that hangs inside a busy restaurant or local business. Customers see it while they wait for a table, stand in line or sit down to eat. Our Community Boards [/community-boards/ →](/community-boards/) put local businesses in front of their neighbors every day for a full 12 months. It’s a form of indoor out-of-home advertising. Instead of a billboard you pass at 50 miles an hour, it’s an ad people sit near for a while. ![Customer at a restaurant counter glancing at a wall-mounted ad board](/images/content/customer-waiting-at-a-restaurant-counter-glancing-.webp) ## How our boards work - **Placement in high-foot-traffic venues.** Boards go inside local restaurants and businesses with steady customers. We’re signing host locations in Taylorsville, West Jordan and nearby Salt Lake Valley cities. - **A 12-month ad spot.** Your ad stays up for a full year. - **One business per category on each board.** No competitor on the same board. - **Free design with a QR code.** We design every ad and put a QR code on it. - **We handle everything.** We print, install and maintain the board. You never visit the venue. - **Simple pricing.** $600 per year or $60 per month. > **Why “dwell time” matters** > > People in a restaurant are already sitting or standing still. That time near the wall gives your ad a real chance to be read, not just glanced at, and it happens again every time they come back. ## How a board ad turns into a lead A board builds recognition: the same neighbors see your name over and over. The **QR code** on every ad gives them a way to act right away. Point it to your website, a booking page or an offer that only appears on the board. Someone waiting for takeout can scan it on the spot, and you can see how many people did. ![Single board ad with a QR code in the corner](/images/content/close-view-of-a-single-local-business-ad-on-a-prin.webp) ## Boards vs other local advertising | | Community Board | Community Postcard | Google search | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Where people see it | Inside local restaurants and businesses | In their mailbox at home | When they search | | How often | Every visit, for 12 months | Each mailing | When they need you | | Price | $600/yr or $60/mo | From $249 per spot | Varies by plan | | Competitors nearby | One business per category | One business per category | Many | Many owners use more than one. The board builds recognition while people are out, the postcard [/community-postcards/ →](/community-postcards/) reaches them at home, and Google catches them when they’re ready to buy. ## Who it suits Boards suit local businesses whose customers live and eat nearby: home services, auto repair, dentists, chiropractors, salons, gyms, real estate and insurance agents, child care and pet groomers. See which local businesses get the most from restaurant board ads [/guide/best-businesses-for-restaurant-board-ads/ →](/guide/best-businesses-for-restaurant-board-ads/) . ## Own a restaurant? You can host a board [/host-a-board/ →](/host-a-board/) at no cost. We design, build, install and maintain it. ## What makes a good board ad Board ads are read from a booth, a table or a line, often a few steps away. That shapes the design: - **A clear name and one line about what you do.** People should know who you are at a glance. - **One offer or one reason to scan.** “Scan for $25 off your first visit” works better than a list of services. - **A QR code with room around it.** Codes need clear space to scan easily. - **Strong contrast.** Restaurant lighting varies, so dark-on-light or light-on-dark reads best. We design every board ad, and you approve it before it prints. ## How boards fit with the rest of your marketing A board builds familiarity over months. People who see your name every visit start to recognize it, and recognition makes them more likely to call when they need you, or to choose you when they search. That’s why boards pair well with a strong Google Business Profile and real reviews: the board gets your name in their head, and Google gives them the reassurance to call. Boards also pair with the Community Postcard. The card reaches homeowners at home in Draper, Sandy and Cottonwood Heights. The board reaches people out in the community in Taylorsville, West Jordan and nearby cities. ## Who maintains the board We do. We print the board, install it at the host location and maintain it for the full 12 months. You never need to visit the venue or fix anything. If something on the board needs attention, we handle it. ## Questions to ask before you claim a spot - Is my category open on the board I want? - Where will the board hang, and what kind of customers visit that venue? - Where should my QR code point? - Do I want to pay yearly ($600) or monthly ($60)? ## Questions? Contact us [/contact/ →](/contact/) or call (385) 360-1966. We’ll tell you which categories are open and talk through placement. FAQ ## Quick Answers ### Where are the boards? Inside high-traffic local restaurants and businesses in Taylorsville, West Jordan and nearby cities. We confirm placement with you. ### How long does an ad run? 12 months. ### Is design included? Yes, with a QR code on every ad. ### What does it cost? $600 per year or $60 per month. Keep Reading ## Related Guides ![Busy lunch crowd at a family restaurant with a community ad board on the wall](/images/featured/busy-lunch-crowd-at-a-family-restaurant-with-a-fra.webp) ### Which Local Businesses Get the Most From Restaurant Board Ads? Who gets the most from a board ad in Taylorsville, West Jordan and nearby cities: local service businesses that want repeat, everyday visibility. [Which Local Businesses Get the Most From Restaurant Board Ads? →](/guide/best-businesses-for-restaurant-board-ads/) ![Restaurant wall board in afternoon light with a few diners nearby](/images/featured/restaurant-wall-advertising-board-in-warm-afternoo.webp) ### Is a 12-Month Board Ad Worth the Commitment? Why board ads run a full year, how the $60 per month option spreads the cost, and how your category stays yours for the whole term. [Is a 12-Month Board Ad Worth the Commitment? →](/guide/is-a-12-month-board-ad-worth-it/) ![Printed ad board on a restaurant wall beside a window](/images/featured/printed-community-ad-board-on-a-restaurant-wall-be.webp) ### Printed Community Boards vs Indoor Digital Screens Always-visible print or rotating screen ads? Compare visibility, category exclusivity and QR lead paths for indoor advertising in Salt Lake County. [Printed Community Boards vs Indoor Digital Screens →](/guide/printed-community-boards-vs-indoor-digital-screens/) ![Restaurant community ad board seen from a booth seat](/images/featured/restaurant-community-ad-board-photographed-from-a-.webp) ### Restaurant Board Advertising Cost in Utah: Yearly vs Monthly A Community Board spot is $600 per year or $60 per month, with design, QR code, printing, install and upkeep included. Compare the two options. [Restaurant Board Advertising Cost in Utah: Yearly vs Monthly →](/guide/restaurant-board-advertising-cost-utah/) Next Step ## Learn more about Community Boards $600 per year or $60 per month for a 12-month spot. Design, QR code, printing, installation and upkeep are included. Questions? Call Tyler directly at (385) 360-1966. See Boards [/community-boards/ →](/community-boards/) Claim a Board Spot [/community-boards/#claim →](/community-boards/#claim)