Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly catching on in the drive-thru industry, primarily for streamlining the customer order process and gathering customer data to create a more personalized drive-thru experience. However, there’s more to it than that.
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve labor efficiency in the kitchen by:
Performing much of the monotonous work of tracking...
Is the frequent need for drive-thru part repairs a downer for your drive-thru operations? If so, consider signing up for a CE Repairs’ Drive-Thru Protection Plan. The plan offers essentially unlimited repairs for one low monthly payment. And if you sign up now your first month is free!
We use quality parts and services. Our plan covers all models and brands of drive-thru parts. We provide...
Today’s drive-thru headsets are built to last. They last even longer when you provide proper maintenance on a regular basis. Here’s how to keep them clean and sanitized without damaging the unit.
Turn off and disconnect the headset device before you start cleaning.
Wipe with a dry microfiber cloth to remove dust and dirt.
Avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners.
Don’t spray anything directly...
Is your drive-thru vehicle detector giving you problems? If so, you may be able to fix it yourself. First, reset your drive-thru system base to see if that clears up the problem. If not, unplug the whole system and reboot it. If that doesn’t work, look for loose electrical and cable connections and frayed or exposed lead-in wires.
If you still can’t solve the problem, we’ll recondition or...
Drive-thru loyalty program customers visit your restaurant more frequently than occasional customers, and on average they spend more per visit. Having a seamless, easy-to-use loyalty program helps attract these profitable guests. These five tips can help grow your loyalty program and your profitability:
Deliver a fast, convenient drive-thru experience
Personalize the experience to make...
Everyone appreciates fast service, regardless of the product or industry. Congratulations to Taco Bell for providing the fastest quick-service times in the U.S. for the third year in a row. How do they do it? By constantly developing new approaches to serving their customers. These include:
Innovative restaurant designs that cater to different customer preferences
Seamless mobile...
If your drive-thru loyalty program isn’t delivering the results you want, make sure these “do’s” are part of your approach and the “don’ts” are not.
Do:
Make your app simple and seamless to use
Conduct A/B testing to see which strategy works best
Personalize your messaging to loyalty members
Don’t:
Ask for too much data from loyalty customers
Overuse discounts
Put...
Are long lines in your drive-thru lane turning away customers who don’t want to wait. Remote ordering will keep them coming back – as long as it offers a fast, seamless order pickup experience. Here’s how to do it.
Make it easy to order with cell phones, your web site or your social media app.
Let customers know how long it will take to prepare their order so they know when to...
Looking for ways to get the most out of your drive-thru parts and equipment? Don’t forget your headset batteries. Here’s how to get long life and good performance from them.
Regularly clean the contacts and charger ports using a cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol. Unplug the battery charger before cleaning.
Plug the charger into a regular electrical outlet, not a...
Drive-thru customers thrive on fast service. One of the key elements in getting their orders to them as quickly as possible is to get it to the kitchen as quickly as possible. Some of the best ways to do that include:
Equipment maintenance. Make sure the order point speaker and microphone are in good working condition at all times.
High-definition audio headsets. Clear...