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Drive-Thru News
Industry Headlines
[2008-07-29] QSR's latest Best Practices e-newsletter offers operational and motivational tips and techniques for building a culture of speed in your drive-thru operation.
[2008-06-20] Research International found that more than half of the population eats fast food once a week with 20 percent eating fast food at least every other day.
[2008-06-11] Insula Research, the firm that conducts the annual QSR Drive-Thru Performance Study, undertook an unprecedented research program to determine if drive-thrus with timers are generally faster.
[2008-05-01] Taco Bell is rolling out its new Grill-to-Order cooking method by installing water- and energy-saving electric grills.
[2008-01-23] The program is designed to encourage, support, and reward unique technological innovations, and will honor both restaurant operators and suppliers.
More Industry Headlines
[2008-01-17] Three Mooyah Burger stores will offer text-message ordering through a partnership with GOMOBO.
[2008-01-15] Record-breaking number of equipment products to receive award and be showcased at the 2008 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in Chicago
[2007-12-31] Checkers/Rally's today launched a new, permanent value menu systemwide.
[2007-05-02] A Wendy's franchisee in Kentucky is increasing its business an average of 6 percent by moving to remote ordering in the drive-thru.
[2006-11-20] Burger lovers have a new reason to visit Checkers/Rally’s double drive-thrus: the Steakhouse Burger.
[2005-12-12] McDonald's China Sunday announced the official grand opening of its first drive-thru restaurant in China.
Industry Features
New technologies put the responsibility of order accuracy on your customers, freeing your crew to run a profitable store.
Point and Click
New technologies put the responsibility of order accuracy on your customers, freeing your crew to run a profitable store.
Culver's new OrderAssist system gives better drive-thru access to hearing impaired community.
Culver's ButterBurgers Reaches Out to Disabled Patrons
Culver's new OrderAssist system gives better drive-thru access to hearing impaired community.
New Green Building Concept Moves Forward
Green iBuilding model embraces drive-thru quick-serves.
Something Good to Go
Getting a firm handle on new trends in "portable" foods.
Curbside Competitors
The takeout market is seeing more players than ever. From quick-serves to full-service to grocery stores, customers have their pick of to-go options. But is the market big enough for everyone to have a piece of the pie?
Consumer Drive-Thru Preferences
QSR's research reveals what consumers want from a drive-thru experience. Is the industry listening?
The New Drive-Thru
Technology and building trends are taking quick-service drive-thrus to the next level.
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