McDonald’s tests conveyor belt drive-thru

FORT WORTH, Texas (CNN) – McDonald’s is working on making its fast food even faster.

The hamburger giant is testing a new restaurant concept that offers features like a food conveyor belt and a pick-up area for deliveries.

This drive-thru of the future in Fort Worth, Texas is smaller than most McDonald’s, specifically designed for to go orders.

There are labor-saving kiosks for placing takeout orders and parking spots dedicated for mobile app users’ curbside pick-up.

Industry drive-thru times are 45 seconds slower on average for 2022 compared to pre-pandemic days.

McDonald’s hopes the design concept will help the restaurant pick up the pace and drive new burger business.