# Ad-supported specials boards for restaurants

Free chalkboards and whiteboards placed in restaurants and busy venues, which use them for daily specials. Income comes from selling small ad spots along the bottom to local businesses.

| Tag | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content and media | 34% (low) |
| Earns from | Ads | 96% |
| Startup cost (estimate) | $100 to $1k | 59% (low) |
| Time (estimate) | Hands-off | 52% (low) |
| Where | Online and in person | 65% |
| Coding | No coding needed | 99% |

Owner-reported (not verified): Around $3,000 a year per board, with more than 200 boards placed

Source: [He Makes $3,000+ From Every Board He Places (Here's How)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-c1fOu93UY), Side Hustle Nation, John Schierman, with Nick Loper, 2026-10-22
Page: https://allsidehustleideas.com/ideas/ad-supported-specials-boards-for-restaurants-61098a

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