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Welcome to the home of Annual Drive-thru study.

The 2024 Drive-thru Study is live now! Get the latest report along with all past editions, so you can uncover year-on-year drive-thru insights.

The Annual Drive-Thru Study is an industry benchmark report that goes back 24 years, measuring the performance of 10 leading QSR brands across the United States.

Get actionable insights on what matters most to your brand!

 What the study covers →

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The Complete Study Findings Include:

This annual study examines the drive-thru performance of 10 Quick-Serve Restaurants across 5 key categories: 

Speed of Service


What's included:

  • By Brand
  • By Total Time / Service Time / Time by Car
  • Average Number of Cars in Line
  • Year Over Year Trends

Order Accuracy


What's included:

  • By Brand
  • Year Over Year Trends
  • Breakdown of Inaccuracies
  • Estimated Cost of Inaccuracies

Suggestive Selling


What's included:

  • By Brand
  • Impact on Service Time
  • Top Suggested Items
  • Impact on Total Time

Food Quality


What's included:

  • Taste by Brand
  • Temperature by Menu Item Type
  • Portion Size by Menu Item Type
  • Estimated Cost of Poor Taste

Satisfaction


What's included:

  • Satisfaction by Brand
  • Friendliness by Brand
  • Friendliness Attributes
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