6 Fast Food Drive Thru Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 9th, 2024

Start A Fast Food Drive Thru

A fast-food drive-thru is a type of quick-service restaurant that allows customers to place and receive their food orders without leaving their vehicles.

The concept involves a dedicated lane for cars to drive up to a menu board, interact with an intercom system to place their orders, and then pick up their food at a window.

This business model has gained popularity because it caters to the fast-paced lifestyles of today, offering convenience and efficiency for customers on the go.

As a result, there is a high demand for the services provided by drive-thru restaurants, leading to repeat business and a lucrative industry.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a fast food drive-thru:

1. Shake Shack ($740M/year)

How much they make: $740M/year
Current team size: 3386

Shake Shack SuccessStory

Shake Shack went from a single hot dog stand to a global fast food chain with over 270 locations thanks to its fresh, high-quality, and delicious food at an incredible price.

About

They started Shake Shack over 20 years ago

Revenue

They grew the business to $61.7M/month

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