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The Future Of Drive-Thrus:
The Trend of Labor Costs in QSRs
Key Points
- Whether or not you have it itemized, keeping your drive thru open has a lot of costs associated with it
- Fixed and variable costs are trending to get even more expensive over time
- QuickByte is considerably cheaper than even the cheapest current drive-thru
- The future is here, embrace it and avoid inflation.
Drive-Thrus are a mess right now
In an era where convenience rules and the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry thrives, drive-thrus have become more than just a luxury—they’re an essential feature. Yet, amidst this boom, the industry faces a significant challenge: rising labor costs and the struggle to find and retain reliable staff for drive-thru operations. Since 2020, there have been countless issues with the fast food labor market. Minimum wages, both legally mandated and requested by employees, have skyrocketed, and the newest generation to enter the labor pool seems increasingly disinterested with performing this type of work, causing a number of headaches for hiring. Staffing issues can lead to longer wait times, errors in orders, and ultimately, dissatisfied customers.
But a solution exists!
The solution? QuickByte’s revolutionary Artificial intelligence (AI) arrives on stage, promising not just to sustain but to enhance the drive-thru experience, all while offering substantial savings on labor costs.
One of the most compelling arguments for integrating QuickByte’s solution is its ability to significantly reduce variable labor costs. AI-driven systems are capable of taking orders and suggesting upsells with an efficiency and accuracy that surpasses human capabilities. Unlike human workers, AI systems don’t tire, don’t err out of fatigue, and don’t require breaks, making them exceptionally reliable during peak hours. Furthermore, AI can handle fluctuating workloads effortlessly, scaling up or down based on real-time demand, thereby optimizing operational efficiency and reducing waste.
You're probably overspending right now
How many of your employees still receive only the federal minimum wage? According to the bureau of labor statistics, not many… As of May 2024 data, the 10th percentile wage for “Fast Food and Counter Workers” is $10.67, meaning that 90% of employees are being paid well over the federal minimum wage of $7.25. The fixed costs associated with hiring and training drive-thru staff are also substantial. Even putting aside the time that your management team is putting into interviewing, every new hire represents a significant investment in training, advertising, and scheduling, all processes that can be lengthy and resource-intensive.
Have we mentioned that on a variable basis, QuickByte costs far less than paying an employee even minimum wage? The cost savings in an AI solution for your business are sizeable today, and growing quickly over time as labor trends continue to shift. Onboarding with QuickByte is also free, meaning that your “fixed” costs drop to zero! This dramatically reduces the ongoing expenses tied to recruitment, training, and retention. Perhaps even more exciting, you can forget inflation, artificial intelligence is only getting cheaper over time.
The future is now!
Did you know that the average QuickByte customer saves $2.30 for every dollar they put into QuickByte? Money is on sale, and as a franchise owner, you can buy in. The integration of AI into drive-thrus is not a question of if but when. As the technology matures and becomes more accessible, its adoption will likely move from being an innovative experiment to a standard industry practice. For QSRs, the question now is how quickly and effectively they can embrace this change, integrating AI into their operations to stay competitive in an ever-evolving market. Be on the forefront the future of customer interface and cost savings, and book a call with a QuickByte representative today