The quick-service restaurant industry is changing as fast as customers want their orders. As we head into Q2 2025, restaurant owners and operators are facing a fresh set of challenges - from rising costs and labor shortages to customers demanding more value, speed, and options than ever.

Sidework offers a way to tackle all these issues head-on with one smart solution. Whether you’re managing a bustling coffee chain, a high-volume fast-food spot, or a drive-thru-focused operation, our technology is designed to make your life easier while keeping customers happy.

“Beverages can represent over 40% of sales for quick-service and fast casual restaurants. Savvy brands are responding to customers’ thirst for new drink experiences while optimizing efficiency.”

- Fastcasual.com, Returns on Beverage Innovation Prompt Restaurants to Expand Drink Menus

Sidework helps your QSR pull ahead by:

1. Delivering Value with Customization & Speed

Customers today want it all - fast service, great quality, and personalized options that make their order feel special. But let’s face reality: keeping up with these demands while protecting profit margins isn’t easy.

Sidework allows QSRs to offer a wide range of customizable beverages - from coffee and energy drinks to juices, sodas, refreshers, and more - without slowing down service or adding labor. Drinks are dispensed in under 10 seconds, so customers get exactly what they want - faster.

Plus, Sidework’s precision ensures that every drink is made perfectly, eliminating waste and keeping portion sizes consistent. If a customer wants a little extra creamer in their iced coffee or a more sweetener in their energy drink, Sidework can handle it effortlessly.

2. Generating New Revenue

Sidework lets you serve today’s most popular drinks at the highest-possible margins. Our dispensing technology lets you drive sales with new menu categories and unlocks profitable seasonal or limited-time offerings. The end result is increased average check size, and beverage margins of up to 90%.

3. Cutting Costs & Boosting Efficiency

Running a profitable QSR in 2025 means finding ways to do more with less - less waste, less labor, and less inefficiency. Sidework’s purpose-built to help:

Intelligent Dispensing: No more overpouring or ingredient waste. Every ounce is measured perfectly.
Internal Self-Cleaning: Our hardware cleans itself every night. Staff only need to initiate an automatic shut-down at the end of the day, saving time and labor.
POS Integration: Orders can be processed automatically from digital kiosks or mobile apps, reducing errors and speeding up service.

4. Solving the Labor Crisis

Finding and retaining employees remains one of the toughest challenges for QSRs. Sidework helps reduce the pain associated with high turnover, and eliminates the need for specialized labor:

Training new employees is easier than ever - team members can be fully trained on Sidework in minutes.
Scheduling is simplified because all staff members can serve your entire drink menu at the touch of a button.
Beverage quality and operational efficiency remains consistent, regardless of employee turnover.

Why Sidework is the Future of QSR Beverage Programs

Let’s face it - QSRs in 2025 need fast, efficient, and cost-effective solutions to keep up with industry demands. Sidework brings smart automation to your beverage program in a way that’s easy to implement and operate:

✔ Offer high-quality, customizable drinks at record speed
✔ Reduce costs and improve operational efficiency
✔ Integrate cutting-edge technology without the hassle
✔ Address labor shortages with automation
✔ Maintain the highest standards of food safety and consistency

If you’re looking for a game-changer in beverage automation, Sidework is here to help your QSR thrive in 2025 and beyond. Ready to take the next step? Learn more about Sidework for QSRs, or drop us a line.

How QSRs Can Stay Ahead with Sidework