AI-powered coffee kiosk aims to redefine vending

April 17, 2025

CERĒS Robo Coffee Shop, a smart kiosk utilizing artificial intelligence to prepare specialty coffee beverages, has been introduced as a potential evolution of…

Harnessing the Combined Power of Mobile Apps and Kiosks for QSRs

While self-service programs offer countless advantages for quick service restaurants (QSR), it’s no secret they can be a costly investment up front. As a…

Ampersand introduces robotic coffee kiosk at DFW Airport

April 15, 2025

Fort Worth-based coffee brand Ampersand has launched an advanced robotic coffee kiosk, named Gizmo, at Dallas Fort Worth Airport's Terminal C, according to an…

Jamba launches 'Hello Sunshine' prototype to enhance customer experience, franchise growth

March 26, 2025

GoTo Foods brand Jamba has unveiled its "Hello Sunshine" prototype, featuring a redesigned store layout and enhanced customer experience, according to a press…

Fiserv acquires CCV to expand European payment solutions

March 20, 2025

Fiserv Inc. has acquired CCV, a payment solutions provider operating in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, according to a press release. The acquisition…

Artly AI debuts upgraded robotic hand for Barista Bot

March 18, 2025

Artly AI, an AI robotics company specializing in service industry automation, has showcased its robotic hand upgrade for its Barista Bot at the Nvidia GPU…

Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop to implement Samsung kiosks, digital menus

March 6, 2025

Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop, a sandwich chain with over 60 locations, will implement Samsung kiosks and digital menu boards, powered by GRUBBRR, to enhance…

Samsung, GRUBBRR offer guaranteed ROI on self-ordering kiosks

March 4, 2025

Samsung and GRUBBRR have launched the "GRUBBRR Guarantee," offering a return on investment guarantee for businesses that adopt their self-ordering kiosk…

Next gen kiosks innovate across industry applications

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Kiosks are transforming with AI and diverse inputs, offering personalized experiences beyond touchscreens.

VikingCloud, Fiserv expand cybersecurity for small, medium businesses

February 26, 2025

VikingCloud and Fiserv, Inc. have come to a multi-year agreement to expand their partnership, focusing on providing cybersecurity solutions to small and…

Partner Tech launches Paula, an AI-powered self-service kiosk

February 19, 2025

Partner Tech USA Inc. unveiled Paula, a compact tabletop kiosk designed for self-checkout and self-ordering in retail and quick-service restaurant…

The cost of leaving self-service kiosks out of your strategy

by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

Over the last decade, self-service kiosks have reshaped customer expectations and raised the bar for efficiency and convenience. Yet, brands that haven't…

PizzaForno vending machine brings 24/7 pizza to Gruene, Texas

February 13, 2025

A PizzaForno vending machine has opened in Gruene, Texas, offering 24/7 access to six different pizza flavors, according to a Herald-Zeitung report. Located at…

Costa Coffee adds tea to 7K UK Express machines

February 13, 2025

Costa Coffee has expanded its menu to include tea at its 7,000 Express machines across the U.K., according to a Grocery Gazette report.

Unleashed and on tap: Crate Escapes redefines dog parks with self-serve beer wall

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Westfield's Crate Escapes dog park offers a novel twist on canine socializing with a self-serve beer wall.

Newk's Eatery adds menu items, kiosks, eyes expansion

February 11, 2025

Newk's Eatery, a fast-casual restaurant chain with over 125 locations, is introducing menu items, self-order kiosks and plans for expansion, according to a…

NCR Voyix appoints James Kelly as CEO and president

February 7, 2025

NCR Voyix, a digital commerce solutions provider, has named James Kelly as its next CEO and president, effective immediately, according to a Fintech Futures…

Super Bowl LIX to feature self-ordering kiosks

February 5, 2025

New Orleans' Caesars Superdome, host of Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9th, will deploy 12 Grubbrr self-ordering kiosks at its Parish Pizza & Provisions location…

5 signs your restaurants should add kiosks

by Jared Castronova — Head of Marketing Communications, Checkmate

Is your restaurant ready for kiosks? Let's explore key signs your business could benefit from self-service ordering, from long wait times and accuracy issues…

Self-service kiosks drive 80% adoption at Charlie's Takeaway

February 4, 2025

Charlie's Takeaway, an Australian restaurant chain, has seen 80% of its customers embrace self-service kiosks after implementing a system from Proper, a…