“Free” isn’t a word you hear very often in the drive-thru industry – unless you’re familiar with CE Repairs. We believe in taking good care of our customers, so we offer a variety of special offers as a way of saying “thank you” for doing business with us.

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Equipment management agreements, or EMAs, can lower the stress and the cost of drive-thru part and equipment repairs. But these plans can vary widely depending on the provider, so when you’re hunting for the right EMA provider for your business, be sure it includes the following:

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When it comes to displaying your menu to drive-thru customers, today’s digital menuboards are light years ahead of the old static ones – but only if they’re use good marketing techniques. Turn your menuboard into a non-stop selling machine with these four design essentials:

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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: 

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When drive-thrus began offering delivery services during the COVID pandemic many thought it wouldn’t last long, but it has yet to show any signs of going away. In fact delivery is becoming more popular with fast food aficionados for five reasons:

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It takes a lot of parts and equipment to keep a drive-thru lane humming, and the cost of those parts can add up. That’s why many operators purchase refurbished rather than new drive-thru parts.

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Having drive-thru parts and equipment break down in the middle of busy dayparts can be frustrating – even more so when you don’t have a working part on hand to replace it.

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When customers place an order in your drive-thru lane, does it often sound like they’re speaking gibberish? If so, there could be several causes for it. Here are some possible solutions.

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A good headset equipment maintenance agreement (EMA) can be a lifesaver for drive-thru operators. The idea is to pay one fixed monthly fee that covers all drive-thru parts and equipment repairs.  Aside from knowing in advance what your repair costs will be, how do you know if your EMA is a good deal?

Here’s what to look for:

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The “dog days” of August are over and kids are back in school. Now’s a great time for a refresher course on how to upsell in the drive-thru. Start by making sure your drive-thru parts and equipment, especially your headsets, are in good working order. Then coach your team to:

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