Drive-Thru

The first location with a pickup lane dedicated to digital orders is in Schaumburg, Ill.

Digital sales represent 37.2% of revenue for the quarter, and 80% of new locations have digital pickup lanes.

2023 holds wild growth potential for both new and legacy restaurant concepts adopting technology solutions to combat industry-wide problems.

DTiQ bolsters its drive-thru solution offering with Summit Innovations acquisition.

Remodeled locations invested in updated technology including new electronic menu boards, LED lighting, an elevated drive-thru experience, and enhancements to third-party delivery.

Drive-thru orders placed with friendly staff are 15% more accurate and over three minutes faster than those with unfriendly associates.

The fast-casual brand is testing a kitchen management system that leverages AI and machine learning, and advanced location-based technology in its mobile app. Plus, Chipotle begins an in-restaurant test of its robotic assistant Chippy.

Panera guests in Webster and Greece, NY will be among the first to experience AI Ordering in Drive-Thru.