Hardening the
Digital Edge.
Low-latency connectivity for AI drive-thrus, digital menu boards, kitchen display systems, and guest-facing technology in quick-service restaurants.
QSR & Dining.
Quick-service restaurants operate on razor-thin margins where technology uptime directly impacts revenue. IpOctet deploys and maintains the low voltage infrastructure behind digital menu boards, kitchen displays, drive-thru systems, and guest WiFi — scaled across hundreds of franchise locations with standardized, repeatable processes.
Challenges in QSR & Dining.
Drive-Thru Downtime
A single drive-thru lane going offline costs the average QSR location $4,800 per hour in lost revenue. When the connectivity behind AI ordering systems, headsets, or confirmation screens fails, the entire lane grinds to a halt during peak meal periods.
Menu Board Failures
More than one in five digital menu board installations experience failures within the first year — usually traced to inadequate power provisioning, improper outdoor-rated cabling, or poor thermal management that causes media players to overheat and shut down during summer months.
Kitchen Display Outages
Kitchen display system outages average 15 minutes of resolution time per incident, during which order flow reverts to paper tickets and throughput drops by up to 40%. The root cause is almost always heat damage to cables routed too close to cooking equipment.
Overnight Install Failures
Nearly a third of overnight QSR installations by general contractors require a return visit because crews arrive unprepared, lack franchise-specific knowledge, or run over the available window — each failed visit costing the franchisee a full day of disrupted operations.
How We Work.
Assess
Prototype store evaluation — documenting equipment placement, electrical capacity, and pathway requirements.
Design
Franchise-standard install packages with pre-kitted materials for rapid, repeatable deployment.
Deploy
Overnight installs minimizing revenue disruption — most locations completed in a single 4-hour window.
Document
Photo closeouts, test certifications, and same-day completion reports for franchise compliance.
Services for QSR & Dining.
Digital Menu Boards
Full installation including power drops, data runs, mounts, media players, and content management system integration.
Kitchen Display Systems
Heat-rated cabling and mounting for KDS screens in high-temperature kitchen environments with grease-resistant protection.
Drive-Thru Infrastructure
Communication systems, AI ordering hardware, outdoor-rated cabling, and speaker/microphone installation.
Guest & Back-Office WiFi
Dual-network WiFi deployment separating guest traffic from POS and operational systems.
Security Camera Systems
Interior and exterior IP camera installation with NVR integration covering dining areas, drive-thru, and parking.
Structured Cabling Refresh
Legacy cabling replacement with Cat6A, supporting modern POS, IoT devices, and high-bandwidth applications.
Proven Results.
QSR Sites
States Covered
Avg Install Time
Same-Day Completion
ROI That Justifies the Investment.
Estimated Annual Savings
Cost Reduction
Payback Period
Estimated Annual Savings
Cost Reduction
Payback Period
Estimated Annual Savings
Cost Reduction
Payback Period
Based on QSR operations benchmarks and IpOctet franchise rollout data across national brands.
Why Choose Us.
Standardized install packages that reduce per-site time and cost across large franchise rollouts
Night and off-hours deployment to minimize impact on restaurant revenue
Experience with all major QSR brands and their specific technology standards
Integrated testing and commissioning ensures every location is fully operational before sign-off
Single point of contact for multi-system deployments across franchise territories
The Competitive Difference.
| Capability | IpOctet | Franchise-Approved Local | General Electrical | Franchisee Self-Install |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight Completion Guarantee | Limited | |||
| POS / KDS Integration | Limited | |||
| Digital Menu Board Install | Limited | |||
| Drive-Thru Connectivity | Limited | |||
| Multi-Brand Experience | ||||
| Staging & Pre-Config | ||||
| Corporate Reporting |
Straight Answers.
“We needed 1,200 locations retrofitted with digital menu boards and new cabling. IpOctet delivered 98.5% on the first visit — no other vendor in our history has come close to that number.”
VP of Technology
National QSR Franchise
Locations Retrofitted
Same-Day Completion
Avg Install Time
QSR Digital Menu Board Retrofit.
National QSR Chain
Retrofitted 1,200+ locations with digital menu boards, kitchen displays, and updated cabling in under 14 months with 98.5% same-day completion.
Your Engagement Timeline.
Discovery Call
A 30-minute scoping call to understand your requirements, timeline, site count, and any existing infrastructure constraints.
Site Survey & Assessment
Our engineers visit your site(s) for pathway analysis, environmental evaluation, and existing infrastructure documentation.
Proposal & SOW
Detailed scope of work with itemized BOMs, project schedule, milestones, and a fixed-price quote — no hidden fees.
Contract & Kickoff
Agreement finalization, dedicated PM assignment, kick-off meeting with your team, and materials procurement.
Staged Execution
Phased deployment with real-time tracking through our Hub platform, photo documentation, and weekly status reports.
Closeout & Handoff
Test reports, as-built documentation, warranty information, and knowledge transfer delivered through your portal.
Other Industries.
Ready to Deploy.
One vendor. One standard. Consistent infrastructure quality for qsr & dining.
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