Whether it's to get your java fix at the Grab 'n' Go Espresso shop or to pick up some quick dinner on the go, these drive-through innovations prove how closely tied we are to our cars. Entrepreneurs have even facilitated drive-through weddings for couples who can't be bothered with the pomp and circumstance traditionally associated with tying the knot.
Check out these and more drive-through innovations in the slideshow below.
Implications - Nowadays, it's hard for individuals to find time to do much in their daily lives. These drive-thru finds show that even the most bizarre chores or creations can be served through a car window.
12 Drive-Through Innovations
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Drive Through Lubrication Ad
Inappropriate?
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Drive-Ins make a comeback
10
Drive-In Museums
China's Automobile Museum Never Makes You Get Out of the Car
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Drive-Thru Churches
Chandler Christian Church in Arizona Opens 24/7 Prayer Booth
8
Traffic Jam Cafes
‘Cahoona Coffee' Is Germany's First Coffee Drive-Through
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Eco-Friendly Drive-Throughs
Burger King's Kinetic Energy-Harvesting Speed Bumps
6
Zipcar Drive In
Drive In to Arctic Tale, Don't Drive Out
5
Drive Through Face Recognition
NEC NeoFACE Already in Use
4
Guerrilla Drive Ins
Creating Rebel Outdoor Movie Theaters
3
Gourmet Drive-Throughs
Pop-Up Monnow Valley Drive Thru & Drive In Movie Theatre
2
Drive Through Shopping Cart Washes
The PureCart
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Drive-In Weddings
7 Minute Swedish Express Marriage
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S'mores Flavored Coffee Expansions
Dunkin' is introducing the Tornado Twist SPARK'D Energy Drink
Multifunctional Micro-Camper Vans
The Toyoya Kayoibako Prioritizes Flexibility
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Sports Car-Inspired Coffee Machines
The Conceptual Porsche Design nair Coffee Machine is Elegant
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Cleverly-Disguised Fountain Cups
Pepsi's Latest Campaign Stunt Introduced 'Undercover Cups'
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
Branded Action Camera Go-Karts
The Conceptual GoPro GoKart by Sean Gao Captures the Action
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Eco-Friendly QSR Trials
NextGen Consortium Partners with 30 California QSR on Reusable Cup Trial
Hands-Free Car Innovations
Ford Partnered with the British Deaf Association to Launch an Ad
Multifunctional Beverage Carriers
The Conceptual 'ThermoBag' Drink Carrier is All-in-One
Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
The Futago Smartphone-Fasting Sour Encourages Socialization
Cheesy Americana Diners
The Cheez-In Diner is a New Destination for Road Trippers and Snackers
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Intuitive Self-Service Order Kiosks
The GoTab Self-Ordering Kiosks Support Quick Service and More
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand
Confessional Cafe Pop-Ups
KitchenAid Caffeine Confessions Celebrates Being Your Own Barista
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Car design luxury books
Aston Martin and McLaren use Benedict Redgrove to showcase designs
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
AI-Driven Burger Restaurants
CaliExpress Offers Burgers and Fries Prepared by AI Technology
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
Content-Based Shopping Experiences
Gopuff Launches 'Recipe Hub' for Quick Meal Ideas
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
Mobile-Order-Only Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A is Opening a Restaurant with No Seating Space
Pumpkin-Inspired Caffeine Drinks
7-Eleven Debuts It's New Pumpkin Spice Beverages
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
In-Car Napkin Holders
Chipotle Dropped Napkin Holders to Help Keep Superfans' Cars Clean
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Influencer-Inspired In-Car Dashboards
bibigo Launches its New 'Dashboard Kitchen'
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
In-Car Coffee Makers
The 'Handcoffee Auto 12V' from handpresso Works in a Car's Cupholder
Grocer EV Charging Stations
Grocer Gelson’s and Rove Charging Team up For "ReCharge Stores"
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Rapper-Branded QSR Pop-Ups
Snoop Dogg Just Unveiled a Snoopified Dogg in Tha Box Restaurant Pop-Up
Mobile All-in-One Ramen Restaurants
2m26 Designs a Compact Restaurant with Locally Sourced Timber
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
Checkers Collaborates with Hi Auto to Streamline the Drive-Thru Experience
QSR Coffee-Based Fragrant Candles
Homesick x Dunkin’ Donuts Offer Espresso-Infused Products
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Rechargeable In-Car Coffee Makers
Cafe Mobil's Portable Coffee Maker Perfectly Fits a Cupholder
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
Instacart and Albertsons Companies Have Expanded Their Partnership
Convertible Commercial RV Vans
Nissan and PlugVan Partnered to Showcase the Plug Module
Artfully DIY-Wrapped Minibuses
Volkswagen Presents the All-Electric ID.Buzz Microbus
Automated Ice Cream Restaurants
The ColdSnap Will Be Offered in Restaurants in the Near Future
Coffee Shop Espresso Martinis
The Ray's Runs on Dunkin' Pop-Up Featured Dunkin' Espresso Martinis
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Collaboration Cafe Brand Bracelets
The Little Words Project x Dunkin’ Collection is Coffee-Themed
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Self-Ordering Table Systems
GoTab Launches the Self-Ordering Kiosks for Table Service Businesses
AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
Vox AI is Coming to CES 2024 to Revolutionize Drive-Thru Orders
Tech-Driven Drive Thrus
Pita Pit's New Drive-Thru Design is Flexible, Scalable and Efficient
Childhood-Inspired Car Campaigns
Mercedes-Benz's 'Drive Pilot Story' is Based on Young Aspirations
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Virtual Car Meetups
7-Eleven is Inviting Fans to Meet Virtually in Fortnite
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Celebratory Retailer Coffee Campaigns
This 7-Eleven Coffee-to-Go Offer Marks 60 Years of Java
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Contactless Car Wash Subscriptions
The 'FastLane' Subscription Can Be Accessed Through a Handy App
Coffee Shop Video Calls
Coffee Video Calls Brings the Ambiance of a Cafe to Virtual Calls
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives
Punk Bunny Coffee and 7-Eleven Dream Up a Coffee Deal
QSR Drone Delivery Partnerships
Wendy's, DoorDash and Wing Join to Fly Food to Customers
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Motivational Takeaway Cups
Tim Hortons Created Five Limited-Edition National Coffee Day Cups
Healthy Autumn-Inspired Menu Items
Salad and Go Debuts Four Limited-Time Fall Offerings
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Drive-In Chains Drink Expansions
Sonic's New Line Flavorista Favorties Boasts Six Flavors
Sponsored Tailgating Events
The Popeyes x DoorDash Wing Truck Makes Game Day More Memorable
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Heat-to-Eat Snack Ranges
This Urban Eat Food-to-Go Range Can Be Heated Inside its Packaging
Comprehensive QSR Experiences
The Habit Burger Grill Expands Its Presence in South Carolina
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Curbside Cafe Retail Services
Target Drive Up with Starbucks Offers Drinks with Purchases
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Checkout-Free Grocery Stores
ALDI Launches the Innovative 'ALDIgo' Checkout-Free Grocery Store
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
Artfully Inspired Home Renovations
Reflect Architecture Designs the North Drive House in Toronto
Car-Connected Retail Services
Target Drive Up and Order Pickup Has a New Apple CarPlay Function
Virtual Convenience Stores
The Instacart-Powered ALDI Express Offers 30-Minute Deliveries
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
Rewritten Christmas Song Ads
Burger King UK's Hijacking Christmas Will Guide You to the Drive Thru
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Checkout-Free Convenience Systems
7-Eleven Australia Integrates a Checkout-Free Shopping System
Aquatic Cafe Boater Campaigns
The Tim Hortons Boat-Thru is Serving Free Drinks This Weekend
Grab-and-Go Charcuterie Cups
Volpi Snack Cups Perfectly Fit a Car's Cup Holder
Culinary Convenience Store Coffees
The 7-Eleven OG To Go Coffee Menu Has Hot, Cold and Iced Drinks
Military Coffee Donations
Dunkin’ Donated 4,000 Pounds of Coffee
QSR Charging Stations
ChargeNet Created Charging Stations for Taco Bell
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Electric Travel Kitchens
Rivian's New Electric Kitchen Can Be Folded for Convenience
One-Swipe Ordering Solutions
Panera's Crunch Time Ordering Connects Guest With Food Fast
Frozen QSR-Backed Chillers
Taco Bell Debuts the Coffee and Churro Chillers in California
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Seasonal Convenience Store Coffees
These 7-Eleven Seasonal Menu Items Embrace Cold Weather Flavors
Curbside Cafe Delivery Services
Target Fuses its Drive-Up Service with In-Store Starbucks Pickup
Updated Map-Navigation Apps
The Waze App is Implementing a Slew of New Updated Features
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Safety-Promoting Logistics Services
Drivewyze Debuts a Complimentary Service Dubbed Drivewyze Free
Grab-and-Go Hot Food Services
The Onvo Food on the Fly Program Prioritizes Time Savings
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
AI-Powered Drive-Thru Services
Hi Auto Launches the New AI-Powered Voice-Cloning QSR Technology
50s-Style Diner-Themed Drive-Ins
Tesla is Beginning its Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
African Fusion Food Trucks
Chef Safari's Fusion Truck is Reviving African Flavors in Durango
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Smart Car Coffee Pots
The 'RoadPro 5027S' Makes and Stores Hot Coffee for Roadtrips
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
In-Car Coat Hanger Concepts
BKID co Designs a Multi Hanger Concept to Use in the Car
Convenience Store Catering Services
The Wawa Catering Program is Launching with ezCater
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Bid-Based Ride Hailing Services
The InDrive Ride Hail Platform is Now Available in the Us
Mobile Drive-Thru Lanes
Chick-fil-A is Adding Mobile Order Pickup Lanes to Over 300 Restaurants
Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups
Couples Can Wed in Times Square This Valentine's Day
Coffee-Focused Rewards Programs
The Human Bean Launches a New Rewards App and System
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Flexible Food Delivery Services
DoorDash Supports Parents & Individuals with Disabilities