The first drive-in restaurant (Kirby's Pig Stand in Texas) started in 1921 and the first drive-thru (Red's Giant Hamburg in Missouri) was in 1947. Fast food restaurants now use these method to serve hungry customers conveniently in their cars and on-the-go. They also have ample parking so drivers can take a break from driving and their kids can burn off energy in the playground! The advent of self-driving car will change the model and possibly create a different level of convenience and service.
We have seen the rapid adoption of food delivery services. We've already seen pizza being delivered by a drone and lasagna delivered by a Doordash robot. It’s easy to imagine delivery services quickly adopting self-driving, autonomous delivery vehicles. Why would someone stop what they are doing, to drive to a restaurant, when your meal inexpensively and quickly can come to you?
Do they still need a large parking area?
Do they need a drive through?
How are orders placed for self-driving cars?
Do customers want curb-side delivery or at the door?
There are lots of question we are working to answer with our clients and with the help of autonomous delivery vehicle startups.
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