• Prevent theft- Prominently placed security cameras have been shown to reduce theft. High quality images from your cameras can also help you more easily identify criminals in the event that your restaurant is robbed.
• Maintain quality - A system of cameras in your kitchen can help you ensure that your staff adheres to health codes at all times, which helps keep your customers safe and your health inspectors happy.
• emote monitoring - Using� a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) allows you to broadcast your security footage over the internet, giving you the ability to check up on any of your cameras at anytime. This is especially beneficial if you manage multiple franchises or a particularly large restaurant.

• Privacy - To protect the privacy of your customers and employees, keep cameras in public areas like lobbies and dining rooms, kitchens, offices drive-through lanes and cash registers.
• Vandalism/theft - Cameras are often a target for theft or vandalism by potential thieves. A stolen or damaged camera can cause holes in your security footage and leave your restaurant susceptible to further theft or crimes. Make sure you have a backup security plan to protect your employees, customers and restaurant should one of your cameras be damaged or stolen.
• Outages - Power surges, outages, storms or wind gusts may damage your system or cause interruptions in your recording.
  

Security needs for fast food restaurants depend on many different factors. Consider each of the following when configuring your surveillance system:

• Place cameras in open areas like kitchens, lobbies, dining rooms, drive-through lanes, cash registers, and offices.
• Place fixed cameras near entrances and in drive-thru lanes in order to provide a clear picture every customer or visitor that enters and exits your restaurant
• Fixed cameras placed near cash registers and in administrative areas can help protect assets.
• Outside cameras (drive-through, perimeter cameras, et al) can help protect your outdoor dining areas, play areas, and drive-through.