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Drone delivery is gaining traction in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, with&nbsp;<a href="https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/doordash-flytrex-launch-drone-delivery?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=drone-delivery-takes-flight-in-qsr-the-future-of-franchise-operations-2729753" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">DoorDash and drone tech company Flytrex launching a new drone delivery program in the Dallas-Fort Worth area</a>. This move represents one of the most significant expansions of drone delivery in the United States to date, serving over 100,000 residents and incorporating dozens of restaurants — including major brands like&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-papa-johns-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724607">Papa Johns</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/brasstap/info">The Brass Tap</a>.&nbsp;While DoorDash has previously experimented with drone deliveries through partnerships with Wing in North Carolina and Virginia, the Flytrex partnership brings new scale and operational complexity. The drones can currently carry payloads up to 6.6 pounds (with future upgrades increasing to 8.8), and operate between 8 a.m. and 9:30 p.m., offering flexibility for restaurants trying to meet high demand across various dayparts. Flytrex’s use of advanced drone traffic control technology also paves the way for safer and more efficient suburban coverage. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMevzrJ3AEs&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=drone-delivery-takes-flight-in-qsr-the-future-of-franchise-operations-2729753" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Uber Eats</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://about.grubhub.com/news/grubhub-and-starship-technologies-partner-to-bring-robot-delivery-services-to-college-campuses/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=drone-delivery-takes-flight-in-qsr-the-future-of-franchise-operations-2729753" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Grubhub</a> have experimented with&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/why-automated-restaurants-may-be-the-future-of-the-industry-2713516">autonomous delivery bots</a> in select areas. However, neither company has significantly invested in drone delivery.&nbsp;<a href="https://techcrunch.com/2019/06/12/uber-will-start-testing-eats-drone-delivery/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=drone-delivery-takes-flight-in-qsr-the-future-of-franchise-operations-2729753" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Uber Eats conducted a drone delivery test back in 2019</a>, but the initiative never progressed beyond the pilot stage.For franchisees, drone delivery could streamline off-premise operations by reducing reliance on delivery drivers, lowering transportation costs and speeding up delivery times — all while creating a point of differentiation in a competitive market. As DoorDash continues to invest in automation through drones and robotics, franchisees may need to prepare for integration of these technologies into their own systems, which could require adapting packaging, pickup protocols and digital workflows.Read the original announcement&nbsp;<a href="https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/doordash-flytrex-launch-drone-delivery?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=drone-delivery-takes-flight-in-qsr-the-future-of-franchise-operations-2729753" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Every great franchisee had help buying a franchise. Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisees find the right franchise opportunity? Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.1851growthclub.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=drone-delivery-takes-flight-in-qsr-the-future-of-franchise-operations-2729753" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and start your journey.

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