A person receiving bag at drive-thru window - NewJadsada/Shutterstock In 1948, In-N-Out Burger became the first fast-food chain to roll out a real drive-thru system, powered by Harry Snyder's two-way ...

Fast food is supposed to be fast (it’s in the name!), but we all know that’s not always the case. Even when we hit up the drive-thru, which should be the pinnacle of convenience, we’re often waiting ...

Fast food drive-thrus are typically convenient, often open late, and, most importantly, pretty fast. Places compete to be faster and better than their competitors, but only one can reign supreme as ...

A 2025 study gathered data from America's 13 most popular fast food chains—including brands like Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s, and more. These are the winners. If you’re a fast-food aficionado like I am, ...

Not every fast food restaurant delivers on that name. A new survey from Sudoku Bliss reveals which fast food chains customers believe have the fastest and slowest drive-thrus. This survey draws on ...

A drive-thru is supposed to save time, not test your patience. But anyone who’s sat through a slow line knows the difference between fast food and fast service. National surveys tracked how long ...