When and Why: The Dawn of Drive-Thru Dining
There's a high probability--99.9-percent--that you've already experience drive-thru dining. When on a road trip, you and your friends (or family) would make a pit stop at a gas station and look for a sign that says 'Drive-Thru' before you completely hit the open highway. You could've also opted to go for a drive-thru before you take on the horrendous EDSA rush hour traffic--it's hard to battle traffic and hunger at the same time. Or, on the other hand, you've gone in a drive-thru because the kid inside you is craving for a burger or an ice cream--hello, calories.
The 'Drive-Thru' dining concept originated in California, U.S.A. It was 1948 when American fast food restaurant In-N-Out Burger first introduced the said dining concept. In-N-Out Burger featured five cooks that work behind glass walls to cater take-out meals for customers that are inside a car. History Channel says In-N-Out Burger's first restaurant came with no inside seating and outside parking. It only had an intercom ordering system, which gave birth to drive-thru. In case you're wondering, fast food giant McDonald's adopted the drive-thru concept in the mid-1970s. 
The Drive-Thru concept became a hit in the United States because people could order and pick-up food in a fast way without leaving their cars. The faster the better--that seems to be the American way. In the Philippines, drive-thru dining was introduced when fast-food companies such as McDonald's reached our shores. Today, drive-thrus have become ubiquitous in the country--you can even buy medicine from some Mercury Drug branches that offer the same concept! Like the Americans, Filipinos that have a relatively busy lifestyle requires fast and efficient service. Or, on second thought, maybe Filipinos just love to eat--you be the judge.
The Drive-Thru concept became a hit in the United States because people could order and pick-up food in a fast way without leaving their cars. The faster the better--that seems to be the American way. In the Philippines, drive-thru dining was introduced when fast-food companies such as McDonald's reached our shores. Today, drive-thrus have become ubiquitous in the country--you can even buy medicine from some Mercury Drug branches that offer the same concept! Like the Americans, Filipinos that have a relatively busy lifestyle requires fast and efficient service. Or, on second thought, maybe Filipinos just love to eat--you be the judge.Share this article
Featured Articles
- Latest
- Popular
Recommended Articles For You
-
BYD Atto 3 receives updates for 2025Paulo Papa . Jan 22, 2025
-
Things 2nd-hand car owners must check before 2025Paulo Papa . Dec 27, 2024
-
PEVS 2024: event summaryPaulo Papa . Oct 30, 2024
-
Here’s what went down at PIMS 2024Paulo Papa . Oct 29, 2024
-
-
Check out Hero Motorcorp’s 3-model lineup in PHPaulo Papa . Aug 06, 2024
Featured Cars
- Latest
- Upcoming
- Popular
Car Articles From Zigwheels
- News
- Article Feature
- Advisory Stories
- Road Test
-
Isuzu's RZ4E engine returns to PH-spec D-Max lifestyle stableRuben Manahan IV . Today
-
Inchcape names McAllister as new country head for PHRuben Manahan IV . Oct 27, 2026
-
MPTC anticipates 5% traffic increase during ‘Undas’ 2026Ruben Manahan IV . Oct 27, 2026
-
Aisin takes part in Toyota GR PH Cup 2026 season enderRuben Manahan IV . Oct 27, 2026
-
Are we going to see a Honda pickup truck in PH?Ruben Manahan IV . Oct 27, 2026
-
Is the new Honda City, City Hatchback worth the money?Paulo Papa . Oct 24, 2026
-
3 reasons why the Kia PV5 might be the future of commercial vehicles in PHPaulo Papa . Oct 23, 2026
-
Honda City: old vs. newCesar Miguel . Oct 20, 2026
-
All-electric crossover rumble: Toyota Urban Cruiser vs. Kia EV3Cesar Miguel . Oct 19, 2026
-
3 reasons to buy the all-new Lexus ESCesar Miguel . Oct 09, 2026
-
Weighing down on car parkingPaulo Papa . Sep 24, 2026
-
Tips on how to prevent vehicle firesCesar Miguel . Mar 17, 2026
-
How to prepare your car for summerCesar Miguel . Mar 11, 2026
-
Avoid road trip horror stories this 'Undas' with these tipsRuben Manahan IV . Oct 20, 2025
-
Here are ways to avoid road ragePaulo Papa . Sep 23, 2025
-
ELECTRIA: Riddara RD6 Econ 73 kWh Long Bed is a huge but comfy dailyCesar Miguel . Today
-
Sedan supremacy: Toyota Corolla Altis GR-S HEVPaulo Papa . Aug 27, 2026
-
First drive: Kia Sportage Turbo HybridCesar Miguel . Aug 18, 2026
-
First impressions: Geely EX2Cesar Miguel . Jun 18, 2026
-
ELECTRIA: VinFast VF 6 is a well-equipped urban warriorCesar Miguel . Apr 20, 2026
