Moe's franchisees see multiple benefits of self-order kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Moe's Southwest Grill franchisees see self order kiosks as a tool to allow restaurants to meet consumer needs in smaller footprints.

Moe's Southwest Grill: Kiosks to play role in fast casual's digitization

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Moe's Southwest Grill views self-order kiosks as part of its digitization of fast casual. The kiosks will be available to all franchisees and are expected to…

Specialty retailer Boot Barn taps kiosks to deliver 'infinite aisle'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Boot Barn uses kiosks to provide customers an 'infinite aisle' to find what they are looking for, regardless of whether it is physically available in the store…

How a Boston start-up became the world's largest network of bitcoin ATMs, cashiers and kiosks

by Amy Castor — Editor, Networld Media Group

At a time when buying bitcoin was full of friction, Chris Yim and Kyle Powers saw opportunity. Today, their startup LibertyX boasts the largest network of…

Kiosk Marketplace needs your input for annual industry census

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The census will provide statistics on the industry's size and scope, and will serve as a helpful tool in allowing companies in the industry to measure their…

Podcast explores how to ensure connectivity integrity

Jason Dorough of Digi International discusses what companies and organizations need to consider when embarking on an interactive digital journey, including the…

NCR beats Wall Street Q3 estimates, raises FY revenues

by Amy Castor — Editor, Networld Media Group

ATM revenues were up 55% in the third quarter for NCR, most of that in hardware sales. Gains in all three business segments led the company to raise its top…

How interactive kiosks, digital signage empower public transit riders

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Interactive kiosks give riders in downtown Pittsburgh access to real time bus and rail information and allow them to map out itineraries. The digital signage…

How to protect against credit card scams, digital transaction liabilities

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While credit card theft isn't new, the internet is giving rise to new opportunities for credit card scamming. To protect against fraud, foodservice operators…

Diebold Nixdorf misses earnings, meets revenue expectations

by Amy Castor — Editor, Networld Media Group

Diebold Nixdorf's retail business slowed in Q3 while its banking business performed. Overall, the firm's banking customers have been receptive to its new DN…

Improved technology will drive facial recognition adoption, say gaming experts

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The use of facial recognition for customer identification has been controversial due to concerns about privacy and accuracy, but a panel of experts at the…

The dark side of restaurant automation: data management challenges

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service kiosks, and other automation technologies, deliver greater efficiencies to restaurants, but managing the data for managing equipment presents more…

Airport travelers smile for World Smile Day to create 'hashtag mosaic'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Travelers to John F. Kennedy International Airport were greeted by a billboard display encouraging them to take pictures of themselves using their smartphones…

Salad Station pins growth on robotic kiosks

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Salad Station sees its use of the a salad-making robot as a great way to replicate the chain in new locations where real estate is scarce and pricey.

London chicken restaurant goes 100% kiosk and app ordering

Chiktopia, a London restaurant dedicated to U.S. Southern chicken, harnesses 100% kiosk and app ordering options to offer a counterless restaurant environment…

How to keep your displays dry during hurricane season

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Destructive weather events like hurricanes can ruin displays, which need to keep running to display emergency messages. You need to take a few precautions to…

Taco Bell finds self-order kiosks improve menu appreciation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The self-order kiosks being rolled out to Taco Bell stores are encouraging customers to explore the menu more than they have in the past.

US-China trade war alarms kiosk providers; long-term outlook uncertain

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk manufacturers are watching the developments closely, but decision makers hold mixed views on what the long-term impact will be on their business.

Concern rising over touchscreen sanitation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

More than 70% of respondents in the U.K. are worried about using public touchscreens due to possible exposure to contamination. The kiosk industry has to a…

'Times Square Everywhere' – OOH ready to revolutionize retail as we know it

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Out-of-home digital, known as OOH, is making major strides and promises big changes in consumer shopping behavior. Interactive kiosks and digital signage will…