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.

The many ways digital kiosks make drivers’ lives easier

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

As self-service technology has continued to evolve, digital kiosks have made drivers' lives easier. From purchase to maintenance, testing and parking …

Create Engaging Experiences for Your Kiosk Users

Whether your interactive kiosks educate, engage, serve or sell, you need to be intentional about user experience (UX).

Kiosk Group names Karla Guarino director of sales, marketing

June 10, 2019

Kiosk Group Inc. has named Karla Guarino as director of sales and marketing, according to a press release. She will be responsible for topline growth…

Taco Bell, Bell Canada Smart City Kiosks grab Elevate Awards

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Interactive Customer Experience Association honored Taco Bell’s All-Access Self-Order Kiosks by Elo Touch Solutions and Bell Canada Smart City Kiosks…

Frank Mayer and Associates to display Approach line at Interactive Customer Experience Summit

May 23, 2019

Frank Mayer and Associates Inc. will present its self-service kiosk line Approach at the Interactive Customer Experience Summit at Omni Frisco Hotel in…

C-Speak: Cincinnati Reds' success with food lockers paves way for restaurant uses

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

The Cincinnati Reds scored a home run with Apex Supply Chain technologies' "click-and-collect" foodservice system last season, paving the way for widespread…

Apptizer partners with Worldpay

April 9, 2019

Order-ahead storefront technology provider Apptizer is now a Worldpay integrated payments partner and its Apptizer Advanced Kiosk has received certification.

Nissin Cup Noodles taps Instagram, vending machines for marketing effort

March 7, 2019

Instagram users taking a photo of Nissin Cup Noodles and Foodbeast vending "dream machines," can win a free prize for their social media sharing. Foodbeast is…

Soho accessories store entices Valentine’s Day shoppers with jewelry kiosk

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Marla Aaron, a jewelry designer, developed a vending kiosk to sell jewelry, which has generated interest in a museum, a hotel garden and now a women's…

KFC plans kiosks for 5,000 restaurants by 2020

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

David Gibbs, president and chief operating officer of KFC’s parent company, Yum Brands, said the goal is to have 5,000 restaurants with kiosks by 2020.

As restaurants embrace self-order kiosks, remember the pioneers that led the way

by Michael Kasavana — Consultant, K-Team

QSRs and fast casual restaurants are deploying self-order kiosks at a rapid pace. A handful of leaders who led the way beginning in 2016 deserve much of the…

Reis & Irvy's inks $1.9M franchise deal for Georgia

February 4, 2019

Robotic frozen yogurt chain Reis & Irvy’s has signed a $1.9 million master franchise deal for Augusta, Georgia, that includes contracts for 12 locations…

German manufacturer introduces multipurpose POS kiosk

January 28, 2019

Format, a Germany based manufacturer, has introduced its POS Multi Terminal with a 31.5-inch touchscreen designed for multiple purposes, according to a press…

ADUSA, Inc. Announces New Release of its Self-Order Kiosk Software

Upgrade enhances accessibility and usability of industry-leading self-ordering application.

One Step Vending to place cannabis machines in New York convenience stores

December 12, 2018

One Step Vending Corp. has signed agreements to place automated dispensaries of cannabis derived products in convenience stores in Queens and Brooklyn, New…

5 ways colleges and universities can implement kiosks and digital signage on campus

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Colleges and universities can implement digital kiosks and signage for information sharing, bill payment, wayfinding, banner ID printing and check-in.

How self-serve kiosks can make a grand statement

by Kathy Doyle — President, Networld

The wrap is going to tell the kiosk's story every day. It will serve as the kiosk’s advertising, promotion, product offering, contact info and more. Done well…

Walmart consumers pay attention to advertising on pharmacy health care kiosks

September 4, 2018

Visitors at Walmart stores who watched advertising at in-store health care kiosks watched for an average of four minutes, according to Pursuant Health, a…

How Farmer's Fridge changed the meaning of convenience dining

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The marriage of fresh food with IoT technology has proven to be a winning combination for Farmer's Fridge, a company whose offering presents a refreshing…