The future of digital communications in restaurants: Touch, signage, entertainment

With restaurants' constantly changing menu offerings, promotions, FDA regulations, and beyond, digital communication is key as it allows restaurants to quickly…

Self-order kiosks play key role in Subway’s tech redesign

by Elliot Maras, Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

By deploying its "Fresh Forward" concept, Subway has recognized the need to make ordering more convenient in addition to continuing its emphasis on freshness.

West Virginia DMV installs vehicle registration and license renewal kiosk

September 6, 2017

The DMV in West Virginia has installed a kiosk at the Martinsburg Regional Office, the sixth to be installed in West Virginia, according to wdtv.com. 

Saladworks selects POS system as its omnichannel digital platform

September 5, 2017

Saladworks, the nation's largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, has chosen Dovetail Systems Inc.'s Gusto POS system as its omnichannel digital platform…

Acrelec and Glory to introduce self-ordering, cash- and credit-accepting kiosks

September 1, 2017

Acrelec, a provider of digital kiosk solutions, is partnering with Glory, a provider of cash technology solutions, to introduce a self-ordering kiosk that…

KFC in China spins off a fast casual chain with face recognition payment kiosk

September 1, 2017

Under its KFC brand, Yum China has launched a new fast-casual-esque concept called KPRO, featuring not only a breaking edge use of face recognition payment…

Avanti Markets updates customers on July data breach

August 31, 2017

Avanti Markets, a provider of micro markets, has updated its customers about the data breach caused by a third-party software provider over the July 4 holiday.

Automated restaurants are on the way; here's a sneak peek

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Automated restaurants, driven by artificial intelligence and robots, are closer than many think, according to the CEO of a company involved with automation…

Dallas Fort Worth airport upgrades with digital signage, kiosks

August 30, 2017

The Dallas Forth Worth International Airport has upgraded Terminal E with digital signage, charging stations, ticket kiosks and more. The overall goal of this…

Supply vending machines support employee wellness programs

August 25, 2017

Supply vending machines are playing a bigger role in corporate wellness initiatives, according to an article in Corporate Wellness Magazine.

Using a kiosk, McDonald’s customer removes all ingredients and gets charged for empty bag

August 24, 2017

A U.K. McDonald’s customer found an interesting twist to the self-order kiosks that the company may not have intended, according to Fox News.

Detroit officials investigate claim that parking kiosk caused fraudulent charges

August 22, 2017

Detroit city officials have investigated a claim that a skimmed parking kiosk caused fraudulent charges on a person's credit card and do not believe the…

Cellomat mobile phone repair service kiosk comes to the US

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Cellomat offers an example of how kiosks can play a support role in the expanding mobile communications economy.

Imageholders teams with multimedia provider on museum display

August 21, 2017

Imageholders has teamed with ATS Heritage to install iPad tablet kiosks for a museum refurbishment, according to a press release.

Top 5 uses for employee computer kiosks in manufacturing

Manufacturing facilities all over the country are looking for ways to improve the efficiency of the facility while cutting down on costs. Manufacturing…

Amazon rolls out instant pickup service

August 17, 2017

Amazon has introduced Instant Pickup, a free service offering Prime and Prime Student members a curated selection of daily essentials available for pickup in…

San Diego installs self-checkout kiosks in 36 library branches

August 16, 2017

San Diego has installed self-checkout kiosks across its 36-branch library system, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Outback Steakhouse franchisee adds 45 Ziosk tabletop units

August 16, 2017

Cerca Trova Restaurant Concepts, the exclusive franchisee of Outback Steakhouse locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico, has added…

Little Caesars introduces self-service, mobile order pizza pick-up station

August 15, 2017

Little Caesars has streamlined the process of getting a pizza with a heated, self-service, mobile order pick-up station called the Pizza Portal.

Robotic bartenders a big hit in Las Vegas, take orders from kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Tipsy Robot features a pair of robots that mimic dance moves as they serve up drinks. Patrons order their drinks on table-mounted touchscreen kiosks, then…