The ever-more prolific fast food drive-through reflects the fact that we’re not socializing as much anymore. When we are, we don’t want to do it in a Taco Bell. By Ali Francis That's all, 2022. From the good (most popular recipes!) to the bad (least favorite food trends!), we're spending December looking back. DRIVETHRUCITY The mood at Taco Bell’s futuristic new drive-through concept: industrial bleak. The monster Taco Bell Defy restaurant, which opened in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, this past summer, looms across four lanes like a highway toll checkpoint. An enormous digital menu board advertises neon Crunchwraps and Mexican Pizzas....

PAR’s G5 Communications System is Leading the Pack in Drive-Thru Technology by Brandon Solnit, PAR Technology -    QSRs and drive-thru operations need state-of-the-art technology that pairs well with their volume and traffic levels. Thanks to PAR Technology, drive-thru solutions are evolving with the PAR G5 communications system. This all-in-one headset solution is designed to make your team more productive and comes with everything you need to successfully operate a drive-thru: a complete base station, a mountable docking/charging station, and of course, the G5 headsets. The PAR G5 communications system is simple to set up and can be configured to perform necessary functions...

  Nancy Luna  McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Panera Bread unveiled new drive-thru tech. Taco Bell said it is testing AI-powered bots at the drive-thru.  Here are 13 chains adding voice bots, robotic fry cooks, and mobile-order express lanes.  McDonald's and Subway recently unveiled new contactless technology for takeout and drive-thru orders. DRIVETHRUCITY The nation's two largest fast food chains in terms of locations are joining a fray of restaurant companies betting big on innovation that involves faster service and fewer humans amid an ongoing labor shortage. Taco Bell, Chipotle, and Domino's are using AI-powered voice bots to take orders, while fast-casual...