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 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.
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.
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.
“We were blown away by the ROI potential.” But our goal isn’t just immediate gains—it’s long-term operational excellence. That starts with consistency. Curbit’s analytics are helping us uncover the behavioral patterns that impact guest experience the most, and we’re using that as our foundation.”
- Patrick Waiyawaytar, VP of IT at California Fish Grill
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
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.
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.