Whether it's to get your java fix at the Grab 'n' Go Espresso shop or to pick up some quick dinner on the go, these drive-through innovations prove how closely tied we are to our cars. Entrepreneurs have even facilitated drive-through weddings for couples who can't be bothered with the pomp and circumstance traditionally associated with tying the knot.
Check out these and more drive-through innovations in the slideshow below.
Implications - Nowadays, it's hard for individuals to find time to do much in their daily lives. These drive-thru finds show that even the most bizarre chores or creations can be served through a car window.
12 Drive-Through Innovations
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Drive Through Lubrication Ad
Inappropriate?
11
Drive-Ins make a comeback
10
Drive-In Museums
China's Automobile Museum Never Makes You Get Out of the Car
9
Drive-Thru Churches
Chandler Christian Church in Arizona Opens 24/7 Prayer Booth
8
Traffic Jam Cafes
‘Cahoona Coffee' Is Germany's First Coffee Drive-Through
7
Eco-Friendly Drive-Throughs
Burger King's Kinetic Energy-Harvesting Speed Bumps
6
Zipcar Drive In
Drive In to Arctic Tale, Don't Drive Out
5
Drive Through Face Recognition
NEC NeoFACE Already in Use
4
Guerrilla Drive Ins
Creating Rebel Outdoor Movie Theaters
3
Gourmet Drive-Throughs
Pop-Up Monnow Valley Drive Thru & Drive In Movie Theatre
2
Drive Through Shopping Cart Washes
The PureCart
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Drive-In Weddings
7 Minute Swedish Express Marriage
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Celeb-Created RTD Coffees
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Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets
The Give Back Express Invites Shoppers to Buy and Donate Goods
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
Branded Action Camera Go-Karts
The Conceptual GoPro GoKart by Sean Gao Captures the Action
Multifunctional Beverage Carriers
The Conceptual 'ThermoBag' Drink Carrier is All-in-One
Hot Sandwich Vending Machines
The Toastyfresh AutoServe Offers Patrons a Self-Serve Experience
Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
The Futago Smartphone-Fasting Sour Encourages Socialization
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Mobile Office Concept Trucks
The Mitsubishi Fuso NomadPro Offers Essentials for Professionals
Vehicular Shipping Container Homes
The Conceptual Jeep Container Home Supports Off-Grid Living
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Autonomous Showroom Concepts
JIDU's Dealership Experience Lets Buyers Watch Their Car Pilot Itself
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
Time Travel Fast Food Ads
These McDonald's Ads Take People Back in Time to Escape Inflation
Automated Robotic Salad Bars
The sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen is Being Tested in Illinois
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Underground Delivery Systems
Wendy's & Pipedream are Changing Mobile Order Delivery
Take-Out Box Tables
The McDonald's TableBag Packaging Doubles as a Dining Surface
AI-Powered Snack Shops
The Aramark Quick Eats Store Has a Checkout-Free Layout
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
Mobile-Order-Only Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A is Opening a Restaurant with No Seating Space
Self-Service Commerce Kiosks
Cantaloupe Go Brings Buy-and-Go Expereinces to Customers
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
In-Car Napkin Holders
Chipotle Dropped Napkin Holders to Help Keep Superfans' Cars Clean
Homemade Meal Delivery Apps
Toronto Food Delivery App Cookin Brings Homemade Meals to Your Door
In-Car Coffee Makers
The 'Handcoffee Auto 12V' from handpresso Works in a Car's Cupholder
Grocer EV Charging Stations
Grocer Gelson’s and Rove Charging Team up For "ReCharge Stores"
Mobile All-in-One Ramen Restaurants
2m26 Designs a Compact Restaurant with Locally Sourced Timber
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
Checkers Collaborates with Hi Auto to Streamline the Drive-Thru Experience
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Rechargeable In-Car Coffee Makers
Cafe Mobil's Portable Coffee Maker Perfectly Fits a Cupholder
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Fast Food EV Chargers
Subway is Partnering with GenZ EV Solutions on Subway Oasis Charging Parks
Automated Ice Cream Restaurants
The ColdSnap Will Be Offered in Restaurants in the Near Future
Circular Concierge Kiosks
This Conceptual Screen Concierge by Ivan Zhurba Automates Check-ins
WFH-Inspired Office Truck Concepts
Mitsubishi Designs the Conceptual NOMADPro Canter Truck
Emoting-Grille Car Concepts
BMW's I Vision Dee Concept Creates a Digitalized Driving Experience
Coffee Shop Espresso Martinis
The Ray's Runs on Dunkin' Pop-Up Featured Dunkin' Espresso Martinis
Seamless Concession Platforms
Zippin Walk-Up Transforms Traditional Concession Stand Experiences
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
Coffee Shop Video Calls
Coffee Video Calls Brings the Ambiance of a Cafe to Virtual Calls
Thin-Based Angular Glasses
Tesla Expands its Offerings to Create a New Drinkware Design
Self-Ordering Table Systems
GoTab Launches the Self-Ordering Kiosks for Table Service Businesses
AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
Vox AI is Coming to CES 2024 to Revolutionize Drive-Thru Orders
Daylight Savings Coffee Giveaways
Grubhub & Dunkin’ Give Away Free Caffeinated Drinks for a Week
Digitally Led Bakery-Cafes
Panera's Small-Format Store Has a Digitized Menu & Tracking Screens
Car Color-Changing Technology
BMW Conceptualizes Car Color-Changing Technology
Virtual Car Meetups
7-Eleven is Inviting Fans to Meet Virtually in Fortnite
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Syrup-Inspired Coffees
IHOP & Kraft Heinz Collaborated on Pancake-Inspired Coffee
Contactless Car Wash Subscriptions
The 'FastLane' Subscription Can Be Accessed Through a Handy App
Celebratory Retailer Coffee Campaigns
This 7-Eleven Coffee-to-Go Offer Marks 60 Years of Java
Digital Convenience Store Signage
Kwik Stop is Rolling Out New Outdoor LED Displays
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Smart Drive Systems
Panasonic Automotive Updated its SkipGen Drive System with Assistants
QSR Drone Delivery Partnerships
Wendy's, DoorDash and Wing Join to Fly Food to Customers
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Checkout-Free Grocery Stores
ALDI Launches the Innovative 'ALDIgo' Checkout-Free Grocery Store
Multi-Restaurant Delivery Features
DoorDash Introduces New 'Drinks with DoubleDash' Feature
AI Drive-Thru Platforms
"Tori" Enhances the Experience of Ordering at Carl's Jr. and Hardee's
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Car-Based Security Cameras
Ring Officially Launches its First In-Car Security Camera
Automated Functioning QSRs
A Robotic McDonald's May be Slowly in the Works with New Location
QSR Food-Inspired Door Designs
McDonald's France Launches a New Digital Campaign of Door Visuals
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Heat-to-Eat Snack Ranges
This Urban Eat Food-to-Go Range Can Be Heated Inside its Packaging
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Changemaker Automotive Campaigns
The Ford Explorer Men's Only Edition Highlights Female Innovators
Curbside Cafe Retail Services
Target Drive Up with Starbucks Offers Drinks with Purchases
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Delivery Rider Resting Stops
Chick-fil-A Unveils the Brake Room as a Rest Stop for Drivers
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
Virtual Convenience Stores
The Instacart-Powered ALDI Express Offers 30-Minute Deliveries
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
Rewritten Christmas Song Ads
Burger King UK's Hijacking Christmas Will Guide You to the Drive Thru
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
Nationwide Cafe Deliveries
DoorDash and Starbucks Will Offer Easy Access From All 50 States
Grab-and-Go Charcuterie Cups
Volpi Snack Cups Perfectly Fit a Car's Cup Holder
Aquatic Cafe Boater Campaigns
The Tim Hortons Boat-Thru is Serving Free Drinks This Weekend
Artfully Inspired Home Renovations
Reflect Architecture Designs the North Drive House in Toronto
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
QSR Game Shows
'Rule the Drive-Thru' Was Filmed in an Actual Drive-Thru Lane
Culinary Convenience Store Coffees
The 7-Eleven OG To Go Coffee Menu Has Hot, Cold and Iced Drinks
QSR Charging Stations
ChargeNet Created Charging Stations for Taco Bell
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Digital-Only Drive-Through Lanes
UXUS Designs a Smaller McDonald’s in Forth Worth, Texas
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Virtual Restaurant Drive-Thrus
Smashburger's Virtual Drive-Thru Offers Convenience & Accessibility
One-Swipe Ordering Solutions
Panera's Crunch Time Ordering Connects Guest With Food Fast
Frozen QSR-Backed Chillers
Taco Bell Debuts the Coffee and Churro Chillers in California
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Seasonal Convenience Store Coffees
These 7-Eleven Seasonal Menu Items Embrace Cold Weather Flavors
Curbside Cafe Delivery Services
Target Fuses its Drive-Up Service with In-Store Starbucks Pickup
Drive-Thru Conveyor Belts
This McDonald's Drive-Thru Supports Customers on the Go
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles
Peugeot Designs the New Inception EV With Game-Like Steering
CarPlay-Enabled Pizza Orders
Domino's Introduces In-Car Ordering Using Apple CarPlay
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Privacy-Focused Uber Features
Uber Launches Industry-First Privacy Features
Safety-Promoting Logistics Services
Drivewyze Debuts a Complimentary Service Dubbed Drivewyze Free
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
AI-Powered Drive-Thru Services
Hi Auto Launches the New AI-Powered Voice-Cloning QSR Technology
50s-Style Diner-Themed Drive-Ins
Tesla is Beginning its Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Smart Car Coffee Pots
The 'RoadPro 5027S' Makes and Stores Hot Coffee for Roadtrips
Grab-and-Go Hot Food Services
The Onvo Food on the Fly Program Prioritizes Time Savings
Drive-Up Grocers
Addie's Functions as a Pick-Up Only Store
Convenience Store Catering Services
The Wawa Catering Program is Launching with ezCater
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Advanced Automotive Systems
Waze Gets its Own Built-in 'Renault' Car App for the First Time
Bid-Based Ride Hailing Services
The InDrive Ride Hail Platform is Now Available in the Us
Convenience Store Cannabis Outposts
Green Thumb and Circle K Launch RISE EXPRESSES Outposts
On-Demand Convienience Shopping
Just Eat and Co-op Launch a UK-Based On-Demand Delivery Service
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Mobile Drive-Thru Lanes
Chick-fil-A is Adding Mobile Order Pickup Lanes to Over 300 Restaurants
Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
Oscar Mayer Made a Mobile Wedding Chapel for Springtime Ceremonies
Customizable Donut Menus
Desert Donuts' Build-Your-Own-Donut Menu Shares Fresh, Fun Treats
Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups
Couples Can Wed in Times Square This Valentine's Day
Coffee-Focused Rewards Programs
The Human Bean Launches a New Rewards App and System
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations