The drive-thru revolution began nearly a century ago and has transformed into one of America's most significant dining ...

A person receiving bag at drive-thru window - NewJadsada/Shutterstock In 1948, In-N-Out Burger became the first fast-food chain to roll out a real drive-thru system, powered by Harry Snyder's two-way ...

These long-standing American restaurant chains are still popular, but the oldest fast food chain in the U.S. might surprise you. Spoiler: It's not McDonald's.

The ease with which we can order from our favorite fast food restaurants has grown exponentially over the years.

The landscape of American fast food has changed dramatically over the decades. While giants like McDonald's and Burger King ...

Fast food drive-thrus are typically convenient, often open late, and, most importantly, pretty fast. Places compete to be faster and better than their competitors, but only one can reign supreme as ...

It’s called “fast food” for a reason, but some restaurants do it better than others. A new report from Intouch Insights and QSR Magazine looked at 13 different fast-food chains and analyzed different ...

A team of undercover diners hit 13 major chains to find out who’s really speeding through orders the fastest. Nicolette is a lifestyle writer based in Brooklyn, NY. Enthusiastic and ambitious, she's ...

Fast-food chains are experimenting with AI in drive-thrus. Previous gen AI order-takers failed. AI voice tech is playing a larger role in customer service. Fast-food restaurants like Taco Bell and ...

Taco Bell is the fastest drive-thru in the country for the fifth consecutive year, with an average service time of 257 seconds, per QSR Intouch Insight’s 2025 Drive-Thru Study. The annual report shows ...