Drive-thrus feel casual, but they’re actually tightly timed systems built for speed. Every pause, unclear order, or last-minute change affects not just one car, but the entire line behind it. Most ...

The drive-thru has been a cornerstone of the quick-service category for well over half a century. For much of that time, the model remained largely unchanged. Cars pull in, place an order, pay, pick ...

Fast food drive-thrus are designed for convenience, but there are some unspoken etiquette rules to follow. We dug through Reddit threads and compiled a list from fast food employees about their ...

Let’s start with a debate on consumer behavior: Are fewer restaurant goers visiting the drive-thru? From January 2024 through June 2025, there have been consistent gains in dine-in, delivery, and ...