A person receiving bag at drive-thru window - NewJadsada/Shutterstock In 1948, In-N-Out Burger became the first fast-food chain to roll out a real drive-thru system, powered by Harry Snyder's two-way ...

In 2026, fast food giant McDonald's will implement some impressive and revolutionary tech to upgrade its drive-thru ...

I went to the McDonald's to say hi to my friend, the cashier said he was working in the drive-thru part and said that they were busy, so he won't be able to take a break for a little while. I thought ...

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 ...

The inventor of Wendy's FreshAI, the burger chain's AI-powered drive-thru system, has left the company. Michael Chorey has joined Presto, an AI automation provider for the broader restaurant industry.

PAR Technology, a global foodservice technology company, announced the introduction of PAR Clear — a drive-thru communications headset system built to elevate the entire customer experience.

Chick-fil-A is paving the way for a simplified experience that also doesn’t skimp on customer service. The fast-food chain announced Wednesday that it will open an “elevated” drive-through in Atlanta.

Chick-fil-A, known for its efficiency when serving customers, has a new plan to ensure it can feed even more people in a timely manner. Today, a new drive-thru only restaurant opens south of Atlanta ...

WOODSFIELD, Ohio (WTVG) - An Ohio man accidentally sent methamphetamine through a bank’s drive-thru air tube system, authorities said. Investigators said Jason Smith, 46, unknowingly sent the drugs in ...