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 headset is the workhorse of the drive-thru lane. But grease, food particles, moisture, and hard use day in and day out can shorten its life span life and cause unwanted downtime. These tips can extend the lives of your headsets by keeping them in good condition.
Training. Teach crewmembers how to properly use the headsets to avoid damage. For example, hold the boom at the base when...
As the drive-thru industry grows increasingly complex, so does the need for state-of-the art timer systems. If your current time system doesn’t include these key features, you’re falling behind in the game.
Real-time metrics that provide real-time data on car counts, performance metrics and more.
2. Configurable dashboards that let you customize how the data is...
Drive-thrus
are always looking for ways to provide quicker service. One proven method is
getting orders to the kitchen faster. Two of the most effective ways to achieve
this goal include:
1. Remote
ordering. Make it easy
for your customers to order remotely by phone, Internet or social media app.
That way kitchen personnel can start on their orders before they arrive at your
location....
Most companies
that repair drive-thru parts and offer an equipment maintenance agreement, or
EMA. These consist of one monthly payment for all your equipment repair needs
rather than paying for repairs one at a time.
At CE Repairs, we
call it our Drive-Thru Protection
Plan because you don’t have to worry about delaying needed repairs when
your cash flow is tight. Here’s how it works.
Our...
CE
Repairs specializes in fixing drive-thru parts and equipment for QSRs
throughout the U.S. But we also understand that small problems often arise that
you can figure out with a little help. That’s why we created the CE Drive-Thru
Repair Help Center, conveniently located on our web site.
On
this page you will have access to:
·
Drive-Thru Repair User
Manuals. Available for HME...
At CE, we take pride in the quality and integrity of our
drive-thru parts and equipment repairs. That’s why we provide same-day service for most
repairs (some limitations apply), and fix your parts right the first time. Some
of the reasons you can count on us include:
1. Factory-Authorized Repairs.
CE is the only independent HME factory-approved and trained
facility in the U.S. We start...
With
more cars in the drive-thru lane these days, the sound quality of your headset
system becomes more important than ever. To keep sound quality where it needs
to be:
·
Keep your headsets clean. Clean them every day, including
batteries and charger port. Replace earmuffs on a regular basis.
·
Keep headsets cool and dry. When moisture gets into the electrical
components,...
Want
to make your curbside pickup faster and more efficient? Make these four
technologies part of the process:
Mobile
payment. Set up
your remote order web page and social media app so they can accept
payment.
POS-TOOS
plugin. When
customers call in their order, this “point of service third-party online
ordering system” saves time by automatically sending the...
Drive-thru
systems user manuals offer many benefits for managers and employees. They make
it easy to set up and use the systems properly, perform needed maintenance, and
conduct minor do-it-yourself repairs. They also provide excellent teaching
tools for new employees just learning to use a system.
If
you use HME drive-thru parts and equipment in your drive-thru, you’ll be glad
to know that...