Tandem drive-thru lanes, the single lane that enables two cars to get through the same amount of space independent of each other, are growing in popularity. A tandem lane starts with two separate order points, each with their own order taker. It has two pickup windows so both cars can follow the same path when ordering and receiving their meals, resulting in faster customer service and guests driving away with a positive drive-thru experience.

Automation is increasing throughout drive-thru kitchens, and not just in innovative grills and fryers but also in providing faster food preparation. One new technology is testing the ability to cut, core, and peel avocados faster than human hands before mashing them by hand to make guacamole.

CE Repairs is a highly respected provider of drive-thru part and equipment repairs throughout the U.S. We only have one location in Earth City, Missouri, yet our same-day shipping service enables us to provide fast drive-thru part repairs to drive-thru restaurants throughout the U.S.

Most drive-thru restaurants used a varied menu to attract customers who have different tastes and/or like to sample a wide variety of foods, drinks and desserts. At CE we get the attention of customers with our Drive-Thru Protection Plan.

Deploying a line buster out in the lane during busy day parts has been around for a long time. However, with continually congested car counts one line buster is no longer sufficient. Try these approaches:

Is your drive-thru loyalty program falling short of the membership numbers you expect? Try these four techniques to help build strong connections with your customers:

If you’re new to CE Repairs, you should know that we do more than repair your non-functioning drive thru parts and send them back to you. We also provide a Drive-Thru Repair Help Center to assist you in fixing minor problems with online user manuals, free technical support over the phone, and a FAQ (frequently asked questions) page on our web site. Here’s how to access them:

All drive-thru customers want three things – delicious food, fast service and friendly employees who provide a good drive-thru experience. Part of providing a good experience consists of knowing what customers expect to do in each drive-thru zone.

All drive-thru restaurants focus their attention on resolving traffic jams in the lane and throughout their lot. The techniques used include line busting teams, adopting multiple lane configurations lanes, and posting signage to guide customers throughout the lot.

It’s hard to keep a drive-thru running smoothly without well-maintained drive-thru parts. It’s even harder without enough trained employees. Here are three tips for hiring employees when you need them.