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Casual dining puts spin on drive-thru

March 18, 2017By Mike Hohnen

Casual-dining eateries are quietly making a killing with a slightly upscale twist on one of fast food’s biggest draws: the drive-thru.

Some of the biggest names in casual dining ? including Applebee’s (APPB), Ruby Tuesday (RI) and Outback Steakhouse (OSI)? are racking up additional sales of up to 10% from offering curbside pickup to car-loving customers.

Ten years ago, the concept didn’t exist. Today, industry consultants say curbside pickup – customers phone in orders and the food is brought to them in their cars in designated parking spots in restaurant parking lots – is casual dining’s fastest-growing sector.

Some say curbside could turn the $95 billion casual-dining world on its head. Ronald McDonald’s not shaking in his shoes, but some casual-dining chains are even siphoning away fast-food customers.

“It may have started out as a convenience,” says Ron Paul, president of Technomic, a restaurant consulting firm. “But it’s becoming a complete necessity.”

https://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2004-09-19-curb-side_x.htm

Filed Under: Foodservice

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