QSR Drive-Thru study 2020: 10 major quick-service restaurant brands ranked

By | February 13, 2022
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QSR Drive-Thru study

QSR Drive-Thru study

QSR Drive-Thru study

Chick-fil-A is a drive-thru leader in many categories, while Wendy’s and Taco Bell have slipped in their performance since last year, according to the study

Market research agency and mystery shopping company SeeLevel HX has released its 20th annual QSR Drive-Thru study, a breakdown of drive-thru performance from 10 major quick-service restaurant brands. The study also ranks each brand in four categories: accuracy, customer service, taste and speed. SeeLevel has analyzed brand performance of the same 10 quick-service chains over the past several years: Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s, Arby’s, Burger King, Dunkin’, Hardee’s, Carl’s Jr., Taco Bell, Wendy’s and KFC.

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Editor’s note:

Participants in the study ordered food through the drive-thru at locations of each of the chains studied across the country between June and August 2020. 1,490 total quick-service drive-thru visits were made, with most orders (54.8%) taking place during lunch hours.

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Craig Allen Keefner is an influential figure in the self-service technology industry, best known for his leadership in kiosks, digital signage, and retail automation. Based in Denver, Colorado, Keefner has managed the Kiosk Industry Group (Kiosk Manufacturer Association) since 2014, supporting self-service professionals and overseeing projects in kiosks, point-of-sale systems, thin client technology, and related fields.​ Over his career, Keefner has served in various executive and managerial roles—including as owner and CEO of pioneering kiosk and retail tech companies, as well as managing key industry websites such as kioskindustry.org and thinclient.org. His experience also includes significant contributions to the deployment and advancement of interactive technology in healthcare, retail, and smart cities.​ Keefner holds a BA from the University of Tulsa and has earned credentials in electronics and technology from institutions like the Missouri Institute of Technology and DeVry. Often recognized as “Mr. Kiosk,” he is noted for his expertise, industry advocacy, and innovation in digital self-service solutions