The 2005 QSR Performance Study Sponsors

PepsiCo Foodservice is firmly grounded in providing insights-based solutions for its customers and the restaurant industry.

QSR magazine and its web site QSRmagazine.com are the leading sources of news and information about the $180+ billion quick-service industry. For more than 10 years, QSR has defined this market, which includes traditional fast food, fast-casual dining, coffee, snacks, full-service takeaway, concessions, convenience stores, and related segments of the foodservice industry. It is the magazine’s mission to report and analyze current trends in the restaurant industry, to work to highlight the positive impact of diversity on this market, and improve the quick-service restaurant industry as a whole

First Data, through its banking relationships, is a leader and has proven expertise in the Quick Service Restaurant industry servicing 16 of the top 25 QSR chains representing over 60,000 merchant locations. First Data provides a comprehensive set of payment solutions including credit and debit processing, gift card programs, loyalty solutions and payroll card services. Built with speed, security, cost effectiveness and innovation, First Data’s solutions allow virtually any form of payment for both drive-thru and counter service.

The Fast Track’s 2+2 Drive-Thru Timer System from Phase Research motivates store crew to improve speed of service and increase car count, resulting in rapid payback of the investment in months rather than years for quick-service operators. Fast Track PC Software downloads the car count and speed of service database to PCs and creates reports from which management can evaluate drive-thru goals and performance

HME has been enhancing productivity  and customer service for quick service restaurants for more than 20 years. They continue to develop cutting-edge technologies, like Wireless IQ - the only digital drive-thru communication system on the market. HME's groundbreaking innovations, passion for excellence, and commitment to service have earned them a distinction of being the leader in quick service restaurant industry

Delphi Display Systems designs and manufactures drive-thru technology solutions. Delphi's expertise helps customers confirm quest orders, improve speed of service, and generally improve overall customer satisfaction. Products include order confirmation systems, cashless payment solutions, and outdoor and indoor digital merchandising displays. Delphi is an exclusive, preferred, or approved vendor to virtually all major national and regional quick service chains providing the most reliable order confirmation systems in the industry.

VeriFone is the industry leader in payment solutions for the demanding quick-service restaurant marketplace. VeriFone offers a full range of payment options, from stand-alone broadband terminals to integrated customer-activated systems to contactless payments—all designed to keep lines moving, both inside and at the drive-thru lane. VeriFone solutions for the quick-service
industry are currently installed or being installed at the largest chains in North America.