In the early days of drive-thrus, there were no headsets. Instead, crewmembers used cabled intercoms to communicate with customers in their cars. As the number of drive-thrus in America skyrocketed, sound quality became increasingly important.

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Looking to unload your existing drive-thru system so you can upgrade to a newer one? If so, you’re probably wondering how much the old one would be worth in a trade-in.

If you have the time and energy, you could list it on e-Bay. Or, you could do it the easy way and call CE Repairs at 877-731-0334. We refurbish a lot of legacy drive-thru parts and equipment, and have a lot of experience in determining their value.

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It’s hard to beat a full house when playing poker. The same is true when selecting a drive-thru parts and equipment repair service you can count on. Which is why CE Repairs is hard to beat. Our full house of services include:

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All drive-thru operators know the importance of keeping their drive-thru parts and equipment clean, especially the headsets. But with the COVID-19 pandemic, cleaning is no long enough. Headsets and other equipment need to be sanitized for the health and safety of employees and customers.

Fortunately, the top three drive-thru headset manufacturers – HME, Panasonic and PAR (they recently purchased the 3M headset business) – have all provided bulletins outlining sanitizing procedures. You can access them here:

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Line busting has long been an effective technique for delivering faster service in busy drive-thrus. With lines getting longer due to the steep decline of in-house dining, these tips can help keep service times to a minimum:

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Experienced drive-thru operators know that a little bit of maintenance goes a long way toward keeping your drive-thru parts and equipment in good working order. This is especially important for headsets, which are susceptible to moisture and rough treatment. No matter what type of headsets you use, the following will help keep your headsets working as they should.

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Fast food professionals say that providing drive-thru customers with a great experience is the key to repeat business. How do you go about doing that? Here’s our checklist for keeping customers happy so they come back for more.

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What do HME, Panasonic and 3M headsets have in common?

They’re the top three brands in the drive-thru industry. They provide reliable performance when well maintained. And, they can all be fixed – quickly and professionally – at CE Repairs.

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When the EOS | HD high-definition audio headset system was launched several years ago, it represented one of the biggest technology breakthroughs for the drive-thru industry in a long time. Its unsurpassed sound quality is a boon to both customers and crewmembers alike. Its restaurant management capabilities help drive-thrus run smoothly at all times.

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Drive-thru parts are like cars – they often break down and need repairs when you least expect it. Fortunately, CE’s drive-thru equipment maintenance agreement (EMA) provides a great way to keep costs to a minimum while getting the repairs you need. Here’s how it works:

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