Top Drive Thru News

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., recognized Restaurant Technology, Inc. (RTI) as a winner of its 2011 Supplier of the Year Award for its back office software, RTIconnect, which Checkers uses to control food and labor costs in its corporate restaurants. The award was presented to RTI President Jim Clutter at the Checkers/Rally’s annual convention in September […]

Snapfinger, a provider in remote web and mobile ordering and pre-payment services for the restaurant industry, announced the creation of the “Extended Drive Thru” (EDT) remote ordering application, specifically designed for the quick-serve industry. This patent pending application features a mobile pre-order function that will essentially extend a quick serve’s drive thru by allowing customers to […]

Tasti D-Lite, the great-tasting, better-for-you frozen treat chain, achieved unprecedented growth in the first half of 2011. The chain has signed new development agreements for Tampa, Florida, for several counties in New York and Connecticut, and for a network of non-traditional sites across the country, totaling 104 locations. Additionally, Tasti D-Lite recently opened its first […]

Logic Controls, A Bematech Company, a leading manufacturer of kitchen display systems, all-in-one systems, retail hardened computers, and POS peripherals, has finalized an agreement with ElectroMenu LLC, a leading designer of embedded, real mode, and interactive applications for the foodservice industry. Through this agreement, Logic Controls/Bematech will ship the LC8700 embedded with ElectroMenu’s OS and […]

Wentworth Technology, Inc, is proud to introduce its new SpeedThru headset system, created to specifically address the needs of the drive-thru restaurant marketplace. The SpeedThru system was built from the ground up, using extensive customer feedback, compiled over two years, to establish the requirements of the system. The result is a reliable, durable, easy-to-use drive-thru […]

HM Electronics, Inc. is proud to introduce its new ION IQ AIO Headset, the smallest headset of its kind every made for the drive-thru market, now available for QSRs worldwide. Less than half the size of any competitor, this compact, lightweight headset brings unparalleled balance and comfort to drive-thru users. Its unique, all-on-one-side design means […]

Quail Digital has launched its Q-Pro5 all-in-one drive-thru headset system in North America. Available since 2010 in other markets, the system arrives in the U.S.with strong reviews and excellent features for comfort, durability, and efficiency.  The streamlined headset weighs 3.5 ounces, which is 30 percent less than its nearest competitor, giving unrivalled comfort and ease […]

It's summer, it's hot, and Sonic is celebrating with flavorful new menu items in July and August. Just in time for National Hot Dog and Ice Cream Month, Sonic is offering for a limited time the Baja Dog and a line of Sundae Shakes.  Sonic’s new Sundae Shakes are available in three sippable flavors – […]

Delphi Display Systems Inc., a provider of quick-service restaurant drive-thru order confirmation display technology, today announced it has acquired the assets of Fire and Safety Electronics Inc. (dba Phase Research), the supplier of Fast Track 2+2 drive-thru timing systems. The transaction was finalized on July 1. Delphi Display Systems was founded in 1995 and has […]

Olympia, Washington, mayor Doug Mah helped celebrate the recent opening of Washington’s first Panera Bread drive thru, located at 2525 Capital Mall Drive in Olympia, by breaking a giant baguette with Thurston County Chamber members and Panera employees. Mah presented a proclamation announcing Panera Drive-Thru Day and welcoming customers to the new bakery-cafe by passing […]

Quail Digital’s Q-Pro Series 5 combines high-quality DECT digital headsets with integral lane timing, customer greetings, and crew prompts.

New multiunit store development agreement part of company’s plan to expand presence in existing markets.

Lumberton, North Carolina, store is that state’s 37th unit.

Companies come together to enhance Texas Digital’s AccuVIEW order confirmation solution.

Participants from a QSR focus group agree that speed, accuracy, and convenience are what they look for from a drive thru, but that new technology and a personable nature might give an operation a leg up.

Digital wireless communication system provider Quail Digital enlists Griffin Communication Technologies to provide headsets for quick serves throughout Europe and U.S.