System and method for improved queuing, service-time, and capacity in drive-through operations

摘要

A system and method of queuing orders locates data-entry modules relative to a pickup location such that a customer who places an order after a customer who placed an earlier order can be signaled to approach a pickup location before the first customer if the second customer's order is ready before the first customer's order. The system can signal a customer to wait in a predetermined location until the order is ready or can signal the customer to approach the pickup location.