McDonald's McQuick
The fast-food chain has launched its McQuick service at three restaurants in the Seattle area. By clicking on the McQuick Web site, customers can choose five typical menus and pre-deposit, say, $10.00 into a McDonald’s account. Now when hunger strikes, they simply dial the McQuick number, press a couple of buttons to place their order and then pick it up at an exclusive drive-through window. Even though prices remain the same, there is a transaction fee of 15 cents.

Starbucks Express
To avoid those long, early-morning lineups at the local Starbucks, the coffee establishment has launched Starbucks Express service at 11 locations in Seattle. The mobile dial-in service is similar to the one offered by McDonald’s except for the transaction fee of 25 cents.

"There are people who need to get moving quickly in the morning and they see it as a convenience," said Anna Saunders, vice president of Starbucks wireless ventures.

Ontain’s Cashless Service
‘Convenience’ that’s the operative word behind Ontain’s mobile order and pay or cashless service. The service incorporates the following features to help merchants "bring speed and efficiency" to their retail operations:

• Works with virtually any cell phone on the market
• Accepts any form of payment, including debit cards, credit cards, electronic checks and gift cards
• Captures detailed purchase information and provides a two-way communication channel between the retailer and their customers