The California DMV is expanding its online services to include car registration, renewals, and other transactions, aiming to reduce office visits by up to 200,000 customers a month and streamline the process for residents.
McDonald's USA has announced that it will phase out self-serve beverage stations in its dining rooms across the U.S. by 2032. The change aims to create a consistent experience for customers regardless of the ordering method, such as McDelivery, app, kiosk, drive-thru, or in-restaurant. Some franchise owners have already started transitioning to staff-poured sodas, citing reasons such as theft prevention, food safety, and a focus on creating a more relaxed dine-in experience. While some customers appreciate the hygiene improvement, others express concerns about personal preferences and the convenience of self-service.
Chick-fil-A plans to introduce two new restaurant concepts in Atlanta and New York City, including an elevated drive-thru with four lanes and a digital walk-up for mobile orders. The drive-thru concept aims to enhance the ordering experience with a larger kitchen space and a food transportation system, while the digital walk-up concept caters to urban areas with heavy foot traffic. Both concepts prioritize customer convenience and aim to ensure fresh and efficient order delivery.
Chick-fil-A is testing two new restaurant concepts aimed at improving customer convenience and reducing congestion. The first concept is a four-lane drive-thru with a larger kitchen and an overhead conveyor belt system to deliver orders. The second concept is a walk-up store for digital orders, designed for urban locations with high foot traffic. Fast food chains like McDonald's and Taco Bell have also been experimenting with new formats to enhance drive-thru efficiency. Chick-fil-A, known for its service, aims to further improve order accuracy and customer satisfaction.