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The 2026 QSR® Drive-Thru Report

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October 1, 2026 · 2h ago
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The 2026 QSR® Drive-Thru Report
Why it matters

If your drive-thru is still just about lanes, ask whether you’re missing the bigger shift—digital speed matters more than physical space. This report may push you to rethink how orders move beyond the window, not just how many cars you can fit.

For years, “the drive-thru of the future” was a physical asset story, explains Dane Mathews, Taco Bell’s global chief digital and technology officer. More lanes.

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