Tesla Diner and Drive-In open in Los Angeles with 80 chargers
Tesla is launching a 24-hour diner and drive-in in Hollywood, featuring 80 chargers, a movie screen and a comfortable food menu by chef Eric Greenspan.
National Drive-Thru Day, Thursday, July 24th, celebrates the commonplace foodservice trend recently, but it first gained momentum thanks to the rise in automotive culture in the 1950s.
According to the National Today website, the first drive-thru is believed to have been the Red giant Hamburg in 1947 on Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri. California’s In-N-Out Burger began offering drive-thru services in the Los Angeles area in 1948, and in 1951 Jack in the Box joined the move to cater to automotive customers.
According to Smithsonian Magazine, after McDonald adopted practice when opening his first takeout window in Arizona in 1975, the drive-thru lane really kicked into gear.
According to a Polaris Market research, there are over 8,100 US restaurants with drive-thru lanes, and are expected to exceed 9,000 by 2026.
“Drive-thru culture isn’t just a trend, it’s the heart of American diet,” said Apurva Agarwal, senior analyst at Polaris Market Research in a statement to USA Today. “Even with delivery apps surge, drive-thru remains the fastest and most reliable way to grab a meal. Major chains are doubling their technology to keep their lines moving and keep their customers loyal.”
If you’re in the mood for mobile meals, here are some deals. Check out the social media accounts of your favorite local restaurants in the drive-thru lane.
National Drive-Thru Day deals
- Chickfill A: Fast food chains don’t have national deals, but many locations have their own deals. For example, Chickfill A Stockyard in Fort Worth, Texas will hand out Chickfill A stolen items and free food on your next visit.
- Tacos: Dell’s members! The Rewards Loyalty program offers 20% off purchases from July 24th to 30th. You need to register for rewards, save and select offers – find them in the Rewards/Offers section and apply when you’re checking out – Order at Dell Ee before redemption! on the rewards app or on deltaco.com. You can also select “Direct Order” and scan the QR code in the register.
- Dunkin’: Members of the Dunkin’ Rewards Loyalty program can get a medium refresh for $3 (providing good things by August 19th). Another limited time offer: $5 meal agreement with two wake-up wrap sandwiches and medium hot or iced coffee.
- Fazoli: Use code BOGO25 to purchase one free spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce at participating locations. We will offer you good things from July 24th to July 29th.
- Green Lane: The Tampa-based salad and salad wrap chain is offering customers a free lemonade on July 24th, buying a made-to-order salad or wrap.
- Scooter Coffee: When ordering the Scooter Coffee Mobile App, you’ll get hot, iced and blended caramel dirats from $2 all day on July 24th (it offers good drinks of any size). Also, when you buy, you will get a limited edition scooter around the sticker, but the consumables will be the last one.
Mike Snyder is a national trending news reporter for USA Today. You can follow him in the thread, send BlueSky, X with X and send him an email Bliss & @mikegsnider.bsky.social & @mikesnider &msnider@usatoday.com
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