If you use HME equipment to power your drive-thru operations but use CE for your drive-thru part repairs, you can access HME’s online Drive-Thru System User Manuals. Imagine how handy it is to have dozens of different manuals at your fingertips that instruct you on how to set up and operate systems for the following:
Drive-thru headset systems, including the new NEXEO l HDX communication...
Do you often get surprised with unexpected drive-thru part and equipment repairs that lower your cash flow? If so, you can save money with an Equipment Maintenance Agreement (EMA) from CE. Many drive-thru part repair shops offer EMAs to their customers, but the services offered and the quality of repairs can vary. Before signing an EMA, ask yourself five questions.
Does the EMA...
Lines keep getting longer in drive-thru lanes, yet customers still want fast service. Here are some simple but effective ways for lowering your service times.
Install menuboards before customers get to the order point. Giving them more time to browse the menu will lead to quicker orders.
Encourage remote ordering and provide a dedicated lane for those customers.
Equip line busters with...
Preventing germs and diseases from being transmitted to crewmembers and guests is important in the drive-thru. But sometimes it does occur, usually due to spoiled food, unclean food preparation areas, and failure of crewmembers to practice good personal hygiene.
What you may not know is that it can also happen with contaminated headset earplugs, which can cause ear infection due to...
Having a strong, well-respected brand is a key factor in attracting repeat customers for any business. In the drive-thru industry, reducing your restaurant’s carbon footprint and using sustainable practices will enhance your brand’s reputation with a large segment of drive-thru customers. The following practices will catch the attention of people who care about the environment:
Reduce...
A lot of drive-thru parts and equipment repair shops boast of having factory authorized repairs. However, that can mean different things at different shops. At CE Repairs it means the following:
Every drive-thru part repair starts with a rigorous 35-point inspection. We make sure no needed repairs are overlooked.
Our technicians perform the repairs according to strict manufacturer...
Got a drive-thru part that needs repairing right away? Send it to the experts at CE Repairs in three easy steps:
Place your equipment in a box. Be sure to provide ample packaging for protection during shipment.
Fill out the form, print the FREE UPS return service label, and attach it to the box. Keep a copy of the UPS tracking number.
Drop the box off at any authorized UPS...
Everyone knows that speed – i.e. fast service – is essential for a good drive-thru experience. At CE Repairs, we consider fast service to be a rule of thumb as well. We stock 100% of our products and accessories so that when you purchase a new drive-thru part or need overnight advance shipment on a repair, we can get them to you fast.
Orders received by 1:00 pm (CST) will ship on the same...
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...
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...