The drive-thru window was a new idea for a quick “pit stop” at the bank. This idea heavily inspired and left a mark on the food industry. Wendy’s took this idea and incorporated it into the food world. Soon after, McDonald’s did too. McDonald’s was originally a carhop, drive-in restaurant whose food was brought to their car by a waiter or waitress, but eventually creating an indoor seating and making a drive through. McDonald’s no longer had carhops as a feature of their business and switched to making food quick and easy to purchase and receive.
The drive -thru made getting food quick, efficient, and easy. Researches have estimated that about 50-70% of fast food sales are from drive-thru windows. 65% of the profits that McDonald’s makes due to the drive-thru. Researchers also say that customers at a hamburger fast food restaurant are more likely to use a drive-thru window than at a quick service Mexican restaurant. Since McDonald’s is so based around the drive-thru window and it's increased speed for customers, McDonald’s offers a couple of drive-thru lanes.
The drive -thru made getting food quick, efficient, and easy. Researches have estimated that about 50-70% of fast food sales are from drive-thru windows. 65% of the profits that McDonald’s makes due to the drive-thru. Researchers also say that customers at a hamburger fast food restaurant are more likely to use a drive-thru window than at a quick service Mexican restaurant. Since McDonald’s is so based around the drive-thru window and it's increased speed for customers, McDonald’s offers a couple of drive-thru lanes.