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<a href="https://1851franchise.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-buy-a-chick-fil-a-franchise-2724659">Chick-fil-A</a> is launching its long-awaited drive-thru prototype in the Atlanta metro area, according to a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chick-fil-a.com/press-room/chick-fil-a-opens-first-elevated-drive-thru-concept?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=chick-fil-a-unveils-revolutionary-elevated-drive-thru-concept-in-atlanta-2727187" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">recent press release</a>.&nbsp;This new unit features a futuristic kitchen suspended above four drive-thru lanes, including dedicated lanes for mobile orders. The kitchen uses a conveyor belt system to deliver meals directly to the drive-thru lanes, with the capacity to serve significantly more cars than a traditional Chick-fil-A restaurant — potentially up to 2,400 meals per hour.This design is part of Chick-fil-A’s broader strategy to integrate technological advancements with its&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/how-chick-fil-a-dominates-brand-intimacy-and-what-brands-can-learn-from-it-2714747">hospitality-focused brand identity</a>. The company aims to maintain its high unit volumes, with approximately 60% of orders typically processed through drive-thrus.&nbsp;According to the press release, the franchisee will employ around 150 full and part-time workers at the location, while a typical Chick-fil-A location employs 80-120 workers.Chick-fil-A has been steadily increasing the availability of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/chick-fil-a-expands-mobile-pickup-lanes-over-300-restaurants/692814/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=chick-fil-a-unveils-revolutionary-elevated-drive-thru-concept-in-atlanta-2727187" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mobile pickup lanes</a> throughout its network. Last year, the chain introduced this technology to over 300 locations. Additionally, it has implemented&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chick-fil-a.com/press-room/a-new-way-were-preparing-your-mobile-order?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=chick-fil-a-unveils-revolutionary-elevated-drive-thru-concept-in-atlanta-2727187" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">geofencing technology</a> to minimize wait times.&nbsp;For more information on Chick-fil-A, check out these related 1851 Franchise articles:&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-owning-a-chick-fil-a-franchise-2725069#stories">The Pros and Cons of Owning a Chick-fil-A Franchise</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/how-much-does-a-chick-fil-a-franchise-cost-2715278">How Much Does a Chick-fil-A Franchise Cost?</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/chick-fil-a-drive-thru-efficiency-boosts-customer-satisfaction-and-sales-2721926">Chick-fil-A Drive-Thru Efficiency Boosts Customer Satisfaction and Sales&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/this-10000-chick-fil-a-franchise-is-making-millions-and-you-can-too-2720766">This $10,000 Chick-fil-A Franchise is Making Millions and You Can Too</a></li></ul>

Chick-fil-A Unveils Revolutionary Elevated Drive-Thru Concept in Atlanta

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