62. The Importance of Car Times For Drive Thru Coffee
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SUMMARY:
In this episode of The Coffee Experts Club, our hosts dive deep into a critical aspect of coffee stand operations: drive-thru speed and its impact on profitability. While many shops prioritize customer engagement, the hosts emphasize that if drive-thru times lag, even the best customer service or product quality won’t keep customers from leaving the line.
They share personal experiences about how focusing on speed not only satisfies customers but also dramatically boosts sales. From timing car orders with sticky notes to using advanced systems like Zoom timers, they explain the evolution of speed tracking and its benefits. Key points include the importance of coaching baristas on efficiency, fostering a fun and competitive work environment through gamification, and understanding that speed is an essential pillar for long-term success.
The episode also highlights how car times influence customer experience and employee tips, and why coffee shop owners should consider speed as part of their overall customer satisfaction strategy. By mastering drive-thru efficiency, coffee shops can ensure profitability, build better customer relationships, and improve employee satisfaction.
Minute by Minute:
0:00 Introduction
6:25 You need the data
11:12 Zoom timers
16:19 Your customers need to be somewhere and so do you
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