LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With American families on the run like never before, Fazoli’s is shifting drive-thru operations into overdrive. After improving its menu offerings and in-restaurant hospitality, the premium Italian quick-service chain is turning attention to increased promptness and accuracy of orders at its popular drive-thru window.
The new “Drive Under 5” initiative, launched July 30 at all of Fazoli’s company-owned locations, combines streamlined, easier to read menu boards, new packaging and designated parking with procedures to triple-check every order for accuracy with the goal of delivering orders to guests within five minutes or less.
Drive-thrus have been part of the Fazoli’s concept for more than 20 years. More than 90 percent of the brand’s restaurants have them; they account for over one-third of system sales. “Fazoli’s today competes with fast-casual and casual chains, which typically do not have drive-thrus,” said Carl Howard, president and CEO. “The combination of freshly prepared food, delivered even more quickly at a pick-up window, gives our guests one more reason to visit more often.”
Restaurant updates include more headsets and new scripting to enhance communications between guests and staff, updated menu boards with a simplified layout, and optimized drive-thru procedures. New packaging with clear lids will aid in order accuracy, while designated parking spots for guests’ orders needing a little extra time will keep the drive-thru line moving.
New queuing line messaging emphasizes Fazoli’s “freshly-made to order” entrees and reminds guests that their food isn’t prepared until they order it. Speed monitors also will keep staff apprised of guest wait times and encourage friendly competition between shift employees.
“The ‘Drive Under 5’ initiative is another example of how we are working to strengthen unit performance and differentiate Fazoli’s from other concepts,” Howard added.
About Fazoli’s
An American family favorite for more than 25 years, Fazoli’s features a premium menu of freshly prepared Italian entrees, Submarinos® sandwiches and salads, a new service style featuring table service and a contemporary new restaurant design. Already America’s largest Italian quick-service chain with approximately 220 company and franchised restaurants, Fazoli’s is expanding throughout the country.
Connect with Fazoli’s online at www.fazolis.com, @Fazolis, and https://www.facebook.com/Fazolis
