Major fast food chain testing drone delivery
Wendy’s is testing drone delivery in the Christiansburg, Va., market in partnership with DoorDash and drone delivery service, Wing.
Customers in the Virginia test market can order eligible menu items from Wendy’s at 2355 N. Franklin St., through the DoorDash app, reports Nation Restaurant News. The restaurant will include the option for customers to choose delivery by drone on the checkout page. Once patrons select drone delivery and place their order, it will be prepared and packaged at the Wendy’s location and delivered via a Wing drone, typically in 30 minutes or less, according to the company.
Wendy’s drone delivery pilot program will initially be available in Christiansburg. According to NRN, the fast food chain has plans to explore other cities in the U.S. later this year.