The first one is always closed, and is therefore a waste of glass.
2007-07-13 14:03:16 · 24 answers · asked by undercover elephant 4 in Dining Out ➔ Fast Food
Because glass is actually less expensive to install than brick, so in theory, they are saving money by putting in two drive-thru windows. So, you see, it is not a waste of glass, but a conservance of brick.
2007-07-13 14:07:30 · answer #1 · answered by biggsly1 3 · 7⤊ 3⤋
It appears most Mc Donalds are a modular build that ensure efficient Assembly.
They build in the flexibility of an extra serving position, and it saves getting the builders in should the need arise. It might seem like an avoidable upfront cost, but I guess they know how often it pays off.
2007-07-13 21:07:45 · answer #2 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The place where i live, during rush hours one person takes the order, on Window 1, the guy feeds the order and takes cash, on Window 2 the other guy delivers and says enjoy your meal.
Labour is cheap here
2007-07-13 23:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by bebe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have two at the one I go to for my iced coffee. I pay at the first window and get my coffee at the second window. Of course there is a long wait in between the two windows.
2007-07-14 09:06:58 · answer #4 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're supposed to pay at one and pick up at the other, and its supposed to be faster. Our Mcdonalds here, the first one is always closed too. Its like they figured out maybe it wasn't such a great idea after all. :o)
2007-07-13 14:11:30 · answer #5 · answered by pamela68 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And two menu Markees..I get so confused..I ofton drive right thru the speacker spot,only to find out I missed the whole thing...and those menus make me dizzy..I never can find the one I need to check out the price,etc. I order a hamburger and they ask which number,etc.Best I just walk inside.
2007-07-13 17:38:13 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my town, it is never closed and we are open 24 hours a day, we even have double drive thur, so one is to pay and the other is to pick up your food.
2007-07-13 16:26:52 · answer #7 · answered by Kari 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most McDonalds use it for "peak" hours like during dinner rush. the first window is to deal with the money only and the other one is give you your food
2007-07-13 14:11:05 · answer #8 · answered by jaspers mom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lol I have often wondered that myself. I think they use it during the busy times though, at least around here where I live. And around here, it's not just McDonalds either.. it's practically all of them who are wasting glass..lol
2007-07-13 14:06:32 · answer #9 · answered by -Jersey- 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you mean two places to order your food, no one else i think knows what you are talking about. I dont know but the one on the outside (the second ordering one) is always the slowest, i always get screwed when i go to that one, because they take tthe person at the other one first.
2007-07-13 14:45:43 · answer #10 · answered by Melissa Loves Lip Glass 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋