At CE Repairs, we believe educated customers are the best customers. That’s why we provide a variety of downloadable information to help you learn more about your drive-thru parts and understand why you can count on us for quality repairs every time. This includes:
HME user manuals. Need some information on a specific HME drive-thru part? Our manuals page offers downloadable manuals for...
Are you getting your share of the 74 million Generation-Z Americans born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s? If you’re treating them like older customers, probably not. GenZs have different expectations for drive-thru restaurants. If you want them to become your loyal customers, do the following:
Offer remote ordering and mobile payment
Provide a seamless curbside pickup...
When looking for new drive-thru parts, such as headsets, you can save money by purchasing refurbished rather than new. But there are many factors to consider before making this important decision.
How much up-front and operating costs can your budget afford? What are your technology needs? What brand do you prefer, and how much use do your headsets get on a daily basis? Do the headsets...
The secret to attracting more customers to your drive-thru brand is simple – give them a great drive-thru experience. This can be accomplished by regularly asking, “What have we always done that is still working?” and “What is no longer working that we should do differently?”
From there, get rid of what isn’t working and introduce new strategies that:
Create an improvement plan for...
When you think it about, it’s amazing how many different accessories are needed to keep your drive-thru parts and equipment functioning as they should. From speaker and microphone cables to external vehicle detectors, ear foam holder rings, battery chargers and much more.
At CE Repairs, we stock and sell 95 different drive-thru accessories from leading brands. These include HME, Panasonic,...
Today’s drive-thru headsets are made to provide long life and solid performance if properly maintained. But sooner or later these essential drive-thru parts will need repairs to keep them going. That’s where a CE Repair Warranty and Drive-thru Maintenance Program can help.
Not only do we provide fast, professional drive-thru part repairs, we also save you money. Our protection plans offer...
The drive-thru can be a noisy environment, both inside the restaurant and out. Since garbled communications are a leading cause of order mistakes, it’s important to have built-it sound reduction features in your headset system. These should include:
Noise reduction. This technology uses specially designed circuits to separate speech from extraneous sound.
Echo cancellation. This feature...
Despite continuing long lanes in drive-thru lanes, speedy service remains a top expectation for fast food customers. Getting orders to the kitchen quicker is one way to deliver it.
Remote ordering. Make it easy for customers to place their order by phone, Internet or social media app.
Speed teams. Send out multiple line busters equipped with mobile tablets that can instantly...
Regular maintenance is an easy and effective way to keep your drive-thru parts and equipment in good condition. While headsets, timer systems and other internal equipment receive a lot of attention, maintenance for important outside equipment sometimes gets overlooked. Be sure to do the following on a regular schedule:
Vehicle detector loop. Check for cracks, potholes, sludge buildup,...
Loyalty programs are a good way to increase average ticket sales, encourage return visits, and generate more revenue in the drive-thru. These four strategies can help make your program more effective:
Capture enough data to personalize offers and interact with loyalty members, but don’t ask for so much information that it feels intrusive.
Avoid overusing discounts as this can...