How can I hear better at drive-thru?

Place the order point away from noisy traffic for improved drive-thru communication. The speaker post should be carefully placed for the best sound pickup, reduced echoes and minimum reflection from nearby objects.

How much do drive through headsets cost?

Purchased new, headsets can cost between $450–900, and when true catastrophes (such as theft or complete saturation) happen, they must be replaced. But many issues—like crackling speakers, stuck buttons, and dangling microphones—can be easily repaired at a fraction of that price.

What is an HME system?

HME was the first to introduce the wireless drive-thru headset system to the quick-service restaurant industry and sells more drive-thru communication equipment than all other manufacturers combined.

How do fast food headsets work?

The headset they wear beeps in their ear until they answer it. There’s a sensor near the speaker and menu that connects to the headset and is triggered by a large object (a car). There are sensors at the drive-thru menu so when you stop at the menu a bell goes off.

Why are drive throughs bad?

Drive-throughs are traffic nightmares. That T-Bell likely generates more traffic than the 185-unit apartment building behind it. The flip side of revenue is expenses, and drive-throughs also impose more costs on your city than a lot of other things that could occupy the same piece of land.

Is going inside faster than drive thru?

During quiet hours, we have strong evidence suggesting the drive thru is faster. We can also make the conclusion from our observational study that drive through and walking in times are not significantly different during busy hours.

What headset does Starbucks use?

His clip, which has drawn nearly 1.4 million views, shows why your conversations with the employee taking your order are actually not that private. As Zander’s clip shows, nearly every Starbucks employee is wearing a headset during their shift.

Are drive-thru headsets safe?

Excessive exposure to noise can cause permanent hearing impairment and loss of hearing. Drive-thru workers can encounter noise from a variety of sources, for example, from wearing a headset to receive customer orders. Use of a headset may expose employees to loud background noise, static, and fluctuating volumes.

Is it hard to work Drive-Thru?

From the outside looking in, working the McDonald’s drive-thru might not seem all that difficult. For people who are thrown into the position, however, it’s quickly understood that it takes more than basic training to do the job right with the lowest amount of stress possible. It takes experience.

Is sitting in a drive thru bad for your car?

Probably much worse for your waist. Unless the line and wait is very long the few minutes spent idling will not affect a warmed up engine. If the car hasn’t warmed up then it may delay reaching operating temperature in cold weather.

What is Eos | HD drive-thru communication system?

Large display screen with easy-to-use, digital soft-touch controls. On-screen instructions walk you through menus and settings. Multi-level password security prevents tampering. With the EOS | HD drive-thru communication system, you can use as many or as few headsets as you need.

Why choose a wireless Drive-Thru headset system?

HME was the first to introduce the wireless drive-thru headset system to the quick-service restaurant industry and sells more drive-thru communication equipment than all other manufacturers combined.

What is the best drive thru headset for a restaurant?

This is the ultimate in headset drive thru technology. The EOS system has HD audio that has unmatched clarity and noise reduction from inside and outside the restaurant. Give your customers a better experience by improving order accuracy. The ION IQ all-in-one (AIO) is half the size of any AIO drive thru headset on the market.