The big trend in the drive-thru seems to be auto voice ordering with artificial intelligence (AI), but it’s not the only way to simplify drive-thru ordering. Using hand-held devices can also reduce service times and lower order mistakes. These devices:

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Putting a line buster in the lane during busy dayparts has been around a long time. But with increasingly higher car counts in most drive-thrus, one line buster may not be enough. Try these for tips for keeping the cars moving smoothly through your lane.

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There are times in the drive-thru when you have minor problems that don’t require sending a broken drive-thru part in for repair. You may have trouble registering a base station or belt-pac or you may need to train new employees on operating a message repeater timer. If your drive-thru operates with HME drive-thru parts and equipment, CE Repairs has got your back.

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Drive-thru loyalty program customers visit your restaurant more frequently than occasional customers, and on average they spend more per visit. Having a seamless, easy-to-use loyalty program helps attract these profitable guests. These five tips can help grow your loyalty program and your profitability:

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Having drive-thru parts and equipment repaired can put a big dent in your operations budget, especially if you own or operate multiple restaurants. Enrolling in a drive-thru equipment maintenance agreement – at CE we call it our Drive-Thru Protection Plan – can save you money and avoid putting off needed repairs due to budget constraints.

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Drive-thru customers thrive on fast service. One of the key elements in getting their orders to them as quickly as possible is to get it to the kitchen as quickly as possible. Some of the best ways to do that include:

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The base station is an essential drive-thru part, playing a vital role in managing and controlling all the communications that go through your headset system. So what do you do if yours suddenly goes kaput?

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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.

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Change is running rampant in the drive-thru industry - new technologies, new restaurant designs, improved drive-thru parts and equipment, and more. When change leads to a better experience for drive-thru customers it’s a good thing. At CE Repairs we’ve learned that not all change is good.

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Drive-thru loyalty program members visit your restaurant more often and spend more per visit than the average customer. To attract these profitable customers to your restaurant, deliver:

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