Drive-Thru

Food to go market expected to outpace pre-pandemic value this year

04-Mar-2024 By Hannah Currie

The UK food to go market is expected to grow 3.5% to a value £23bn in 2024, outpacing its pre-pandemic value by 9.3%.

Caffè Nero to open its first drive-thru site this spring

31-Jan-2024 By Restaurant

Caffè Nero will open its first drive-thru site this spring, at Stansted Airport.

'UK's first drive-thru Chinese takeaway' launches

16-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The UK’s first-ever drive-thru Chinese takeaway has opened in Warrington.

Wendy’s focusing on drive-thrus to build UK footprint

11-May-2023 By Shwetali Sapte

Wendy’s first UK drive-thru is performing ahead of expectations, with the format seen as a key driver for its growth across the country, according to CEO Todd Penegor.

Popeyes aiming to open multiple drive-thru locations this year

14-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

Popeyes has confirmed it will open its first drive-thru location in the UK in the coming months in Rotherham, with further roadside sites set to launch later this year.

Tim Hortons reveals plans for 40 more restaurants in 2023

25-Nov-2022 By Restaurant

Tim Hortons plans to double its drive-thru estate across the UK with 40 new sites planned for 2023.

Five Guys launches first UK drive-thru

03-Aug-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Five Guys has chosen Middlesbrough’s Teesside retail park for its first drive-thru restaurant.

Leon plans first drive thru restaurant as it prepares for 'accelerated' UK expansion

28-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Healthy fast food chain Leon has unveiled plans to open its first drive thru restaurant later this year in west Yorkshire.

Cue Point to launch 'London’s first drive-thru BBQ'

12-Apr-2021 By Restaurant

British Afghan BBQ restaurant Cue Point is opening what it says will be London’s first drive-thru BBQ later this week, in Chiswick.

Greggs: transport hubs and drive-thrus offer post pandemic opportunities

25-Mar-2021 By Finn Scott-Delany

Transport hubs still present a great opportunity, even if only half as busy as at previous levels, according to Greggs’ CEO Roger Whiteside.

Hostech: case study

Driving through efficiencies in coffee service

11-Feb-2021 By Restaurant

Drive-thru technology is helping businesses improve customer service, reduce waiting times and personalise their marketing, as Costa UK has discovered