McDonald’s, of course, is at the forefront of this innovation.

The news was shared last week by X userMcFranchiseeand a construction company that works with McDonald’s.

McDonald’s isn’t the only chain that’s testing a drive-thru-only location.

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In August, Chick-fil-A startedtesting a new two-story restaurantthat has four drive-thru lanes and no dining services.

According to Chick-fil-A, this system allows for meals to be delivered to staff members every six seconds.

Burger King and Taco Bell are a couple of other chains that are also testing drive-thru-only locations.

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For instance, earlier this month, the fast-food chainrevived the McRib.

Erlinger did not share an exact return date for the menu item due to “competitive reasons.”