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They said it would be a difficult road. They said construction would be tricky. Those in the industry said it would take months to install… at minimum. But it took 3 days. And it was a reasonably simple process. Last week, we installed the world's first Instant Pickup restaurant system enabled by underground shuttles. As of the time of this message, the underground construction is complete and our engineers are busy testing the electronics system to be placed within the pipes. Installation takes just 3 days with zero business downtime. How? We use proven underground construction methods and materials—the same reliable approach used in traditional plumbing systems. The Pipedream modular system enables pickup wherever you need it—curbside, drive-thru, or even delivering orders to nearby parking lots or strip mall locations. The shuttles will soon run inside of the corrugated black pipe, moving back and forth delivering meals. The cylindrical vaults serve as the access points where food will enter and then exit to reach customers (see my last post for video render). Now why install a system like this? 1. It's crazy fast: Forget long drive-thru lines and crowded parking lots. Our 15-second pickup system will set the standard in pickup efficiency. Every 5 seconds saved from a drive-thru yields $9,500 per store per year (Intouch Insight). 2. Labor efficiency: Keep team members where they're needed, interfacing with guests or preparing food; not delivering orders. 3. Customer experience: In an age of instant gratification, customers want fresh, affordable food, and they want it fast. (And how cool is a magic portal that delivers whatever you want, instantly?) 4. Digital mix: Digital ordering means better data, better personalization, and ultimately, more revenue for restaurants. Pipedream's system integrates with mobile app and POS systems, rewarding mobile downloads with instant service. Interested in seeing the Pipedream system for yourself? Message or comment to learn more. #qsr #fastfood #innovation #startups #technology #restauranttech #franchise