In business since 1950 and headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, The Howard Company, Inc. is the nation’s leading branding signage and technology provider. As an employee-owned company, we have built our reputation by providing first-class customer service through our consultative process, a broad product line, and customization to fulfill our clients’ needs. We specialize in drive-thru systems, digital displays, illuminated and non-illuminated menu boards, building signage, interior design and décor, point-of-purchase merchandising, design services, digital services, installation services, and rollouts for restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, banks/credit unions/financial institutions, public entertainment venues, military bases, hospitals/medical centers, hospitality businesses, lotteries, car washes, and schools/universities.
Our primary goal is to connect our customers with their customers. How do we do that?
A long list of return customers attests to ability to meet and exceed expectations. Our products remain on the top of their list when they are looking for new or replacement menu boards or merchandising items for their stores.
We are willing to adapt and change ourselves, our products and the business as the circumstances dictate.
We are honest, ethical, fair, respectful, and trustworthy. We do the right thing.
We respond with urgency to the needs of our customers and coworkers.
In everything we do we focus on why we can.
The process revolves around your vision. Our goal is to make it a reality.
The Howard Company was established in 1950 as Howard Displays by Al Howard. It was primarily a point-of-purchase display advertising brokerage. With an in-house design staff, Al Howard and sales personnel developed and contracted for point-of-purchase display advertising pieces and programs for national advertisers. All production, assembly, and services other than art were purchased from outside vendors. The company was incorporated in 1957 as The Howard Company, Inc., continuing in the same line of business.
Due to ill health, Al Howard appointed his son, Kent Howard as president of the company in 1969. Kent served as president until 1996 when he assumed the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Following Kent's retirement, Doug Watson served as President and Chief Executive Officer until 2024. Today, Sara Sina serves as President and CEO of the 100% employee-owned company.
Until 1986 display programs were developed, produced, and inventoried against contracts with national companies such as General Motors, Ford, Dr. Pepper, 7Up, and Sherwin Williams.
In 1986 Mainstreet Menu Systems was introduced as a stock product based on fast food menu system experience the company had with Hardees, Dr. Pepper, Bonanza, and others. Inventory was built with no commitment, and menu systems were sold one at a time or in any quantity needed by the customer.
The Mainstreet Menu System brand is recognized as the market leader in indoor and outdoor menu boards. The product is sold throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and as well as in Europe, Japan, South Africa, and other selected parts of the world.
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How We Work:
The Howard Company has in-depth experience in many markets. Through segments of the company - Mainstreet Menu Systems, Howard Menus, Howard Displays, Mainstreet Schoolzone, and VisionQuest Digital Systems, we serve many vertical markets including quick service restaurants, convenience stores, hardware, mass merchants, automotive, banking, state lotteries, and schools.
We work with virtually all materials and we are as comfortable outdoors as indoors. Our focus on quality and service sets us apart in our various marketplaces.
1375 N Barker Road
Brookfield, WI 53045
262.782.6000