How digital media can improve restaurant productivity

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

NPD Group joins two restaurant brands to talk about the tech "transformers" of the restaurant business today and how to make the most of them for your brand.

Taco Bell to install self-order kiosks in all stores in 2019 under its All Access initiative

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Rafik Hanna, senior director of Taco Bell’s All Access, shared insight on how the QSR is transforming to drive a best-in-class customer experience and why…

Discovery Zone wows ICX Summit attendees with promising customer engagement technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The ICX Discovery Zone featured a range of technologies such as a motion-based touchscreen, a projection screen, a holographic touchscreen, voice interaction…

Beer and pizza: Self-pour technology adds fizz to the mix

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The self-pour beer systems allow restaurant to capitalize on the popularity of craft beers. This is especially helpful to pizza restaurants, for which beer…

Self-order kiosks let loose at National Restaurant Show

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The number of self-order kiosks on display at the National Restaurant Show nearly tripled over last year's exhibits as hardware and software manufacturers rush…

Self-order technology options expand, challenging foodservice operators still using legacy POS

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

New foodservice technologies — including self-order kiosks, mobile ordering and EMV-enabled payment systems — are being introduced at a rapid pace. Operators…

Restaurants give high marks to self-pour beer systems

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Restaurants that have deployed self-pour technologies have found the systems reliable and easy to use. The technology, which charges by the ounce, allows…

Taco Bell's digital transformation focus of ICX Summit keynote

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Rafik Hanna, senior director, All Access, at Taco Bell will share insight on how the brand is winning big with customers due to its digital transformation…

Join the craft beer revolution with self-pour technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-pour technology has emerged as a leading tool for restaurants, bars and tap rooms to allow beer lovers to explore a wide selection of offerings.

Custom-built self-order kiosks help brand Denver fast food restaurant

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In planning their first fast food restaurant, the partners recognized that self-order kiosks would make the ordering process more efficient and allow the…

How to prepare restaurants for the digital revolution

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Digital menu boards, kiosks, online ordering and loyalty programs are just a few technologies that are making their debut in restaurants. During a panel at the…

Foodservice technology innovations point to a bigger role for kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

With technology evolving on multiple fronts in today's foodservice industry, foodservice operators are facing more pressure than ever to improve their business…

Long John Silver’s adds high-definition video, audio to transform menu boards into interactive kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Long John Silver’s has added high-definition video screens and audio to upgrade its drive-thru menu boards.

Panera Bread, Wayfair reap benefits from technologies that enhance the customer experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Kiosk, mobile and digital platform efforts are providing Panera with increased sales, as well as leading to a more satisfied consumer. It's also providing…

Why 2018 will be a banner year for self-serve kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk deployers and providers are encouraged by growing customer acceptance of self-service technology and expect 2018 to be an outstanding year.

Top 10 stories of 2017: Self-order food kiosks dominate reader interest

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-order kiosks in restaurants dominated reader interest in 2017 as several national foodservice chains announced kiosk deployments.

Chuck E. Cheese now entices guests with game payment and meal ordering kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Chuck E. Cheese is using gaming kiosks and food ordering kiosks to upsell customers and create a more enjoyable experience for its guests.

Eatsa focusing on licensing self-serve restaurant technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Eatsa, both a restaurant and technology provider, faced a difficult choice in deciding the best way to revolutionize the fast casual dining experience. The…

Wow Bao introduces Eatsa self-serve technology to new Chicago store

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As the first licensee of Eatsa's self-service technology, Wow Bao's newest unit allows guests to pick up their orders from cubbies that alert them on the…

Self-serve kiosks: A QSR growth opportunity in challenging times

Self-serve kiosks offer QSRs an opportunity to tap the hidden potential of real estate, an opportunity that an infographic, created by Diebold Nixdorf Kiosk…