Why Curbit Beats Hardware-Based Pickup Systems Every Time

Not all tech solutions are created equal. Some aim to fix a small part of the problem, like the chaos at the pickup counter. Others, like Curbit, are built to transform the entire digital order lifecycle — without adding complexity or hardware headaches.

If you’re evaluating systems that use sensors and pads to streamline pickup logistics, it’s important to step back and ask: What problem are we really trying to solve?

Let’s break down why Curbit’s no-hardware, software-first capacity management platform stands far above the rest — and why leading restaurant brands are choosing it to power their digital transformation.

No Hardware. No Headaches.

One of the biggest advantages of Curbit? There’s nothing to install.

• No sensors. No pads. No touchscreens. Curbit lives in the cloud and integrates directly with your existing POS, Kitchen Display System (KDS), and online ordering tools.

• Zero maintenance or calibration means no worries about repairs, replacements, or tech failures during a lunch rush.

• You get instant scalability — across dozens or hundreds of locations — without shipping or installing a single piece of hardware.

With Curbit, you’re not investing in devices. You’re investing in results.

Seamless Integrations with Your Existing Stack

Curbit is built to work with what you already use:

• POS systems like Brink and Toast

• Ordering platforms like Olo, Checkmate, and more

• KDS and Expo systems like QSR Automations, EPSON, and more

Everything is synchronized in real-time — so your kitchen, guests, and delivery partners are always in sync.

Compare that to electronic sensor shelves, which focuses only on the pickup process and depends on additional in-store equipment and minimizing failure.

Proven Results with Top Restaurant Brands

Curbit isn’t just an idea — it’s a platform trusted by national brands like:

• Smashburger – saw a 22% increase in repeat visits and an 84% drop in pickup delays

• Lazy Dog Restaurants – deployed Curbit across all locations for full capacity management

• Jollibee, CAVA and others leading the charge in efficient digital order fulfillment with Curbit

These results come from dynamic order orchestration, real-time guest communication, and performance analytics that drive smarter decisions every day.

Covers the Full Digital Order Lifecycle

An order "pick-up pad" optimizes pickup. That’s it.

Curbit optimizes everything from the moment an order is placed until the food is handed off:

• Order throttling prevents kitchen overload

• Order prioritization ensures prep is sequenced for optimal flow

• Real-time SMS updates inform guests and delivery drivers when to arrive — based on kitchen readiness

• Performance analytics help you improve service times and kitchen efficiency over time

Scalable. Flexible. Future-Ready.

Whether you’re running 10 locations or 1,000, Curbit adapts to your environment with:

• Flexible scheduling tools

• Data-driven demand forecasting

• Multi-platform sync across third-party delivery apps

It’s a platform designed not just for now — but for what your operation will need next.

Curbit vs. Hardware-based Solutions

Bottom line: If you want to fix one part of the guest journey, go with hardware.

If you want to transform your entire operation, choose Curbit.

Ready to see how Curbit can revolutionize your restaurant?

Let’s talk.