From In-N-Out to Burgerville: A Historic Drive-Thru Timeline

We spend $110 billion in the drive-thru lanes of fast-food joints each year, but burgers and shakes aren't alone in getting the grab-and-go treatment. A brief history of our resistance to getting out of the car.

1948 - In-N-Out Burger opens in Baldwin Park, California. The fast-food drive-thru is born.

 

 

1953 - Roller-skating carhops become a signature at the first Sonic drive-in.

 

 

1953 - The First Christian Church of Daytona Beach converts a drive-in theater into the first drive-in...