Tim Hortons electric vehicle charging station test exceeds expectations

May 30, 2013

Tim Hortons has announced the expansion of its electric vehicle charging station pilot launched earlier this year in Oakville, Ontario, by unveiling six new…

Self-service beer taps turn customers into bartenders

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

RFID-based beer taps refine the bar experience and put customers in charge of their service.

TouchSystems intros energy-efficient upgrades

May 29, 2013

TouchSystems has announced improvements to its V Series line of large-format touch displays, including the addition of two eco-friendly and energy efficient…

Self-service report from NRA Show 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Self-service ordering and other kiosks were showcased during last week's show.

Design co offers batch digital signage and kiosk solutions for food services

May 17, 2013

Iowa-based interactive design company QA Graphics has introduced a new product line, Batch Solutions, a collection of digital signage applications including…

Domino's delivers self-service to California colleges

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Self-service ordering kiosks by EMN8 boost Domino's brand presence in college residence halls.

With Register, Jack Dorsey wants to speed up the restaurant biz

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Square Register is tailored to quick-service restaurants, for now.

California McDonald's adds electric vehicle fast charge station

April 24, 2013

A McDonald's restaurant in Riverside, Calif., has installed a Blink Direct Current (DC) Fast Charger. The restaurant also has a standard Blink pedestal…

Snapfinger app adds more mobile options for restaurants

April 23, 2013

The mobile commerce platform Snapfinger announced the launch of its on-premise, self-checkout and mobile payment application that the company said enables…

Commentary: Why tablets deserve a spot on your restaurant's technology menu

Many factors contribute to a restaurant's readiness for tablet technology.

DSA to hold digital signage/self-service/mobile symposium in Dallas

April 5, 2013

The Digital Screenmedia Association has announced that it will produce a Digital Screenmedia Symposium May 9 and 10 at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive…

Self-order kiosks installed in Indian KFC, Taco Bell locations

April 4, 2013

KFC and Taco Bell parent company Yum Brands is trying to crack the Indian market with specialty menu offerings and self-ordering technology.

NCR adds mobile payment component to POS software

March 25, 2013

NCR Corporation announced the launch of NCR Aloha Mobile, an extension of the NCR Aloha Table Service point-of-sale (POS) software.

Interactive display showcases green initiative of NYC Applebee's (Video)

March 21, 2013

QA Graphics, provider of the Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard, is helping a recently opened Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in New York City…

Juice 'ATM' installed in Los Angeles

March 18, 2013

Los Angeles is becoming the land of novelty ATMs. Not only can residents satisfy late night cravings for cupcakes at the Sprinkles cupcake ATM, they also have…

Villanova U deploys digital menu boards, self-order touchscreens

March 13, 2013

Marketing technologies solutions provider Wireless Ronin Technologies Inc. was selected by Villanova University to outfit the Nova Café, its recently…

Domino's taps into college crowd with self-service kiosks

February 27, 2013

Domino's Pizza franchisee Mark Talarico is deploying self-service kiosks in the Tropicana Student Housing residence halls for UC Santa Barbara and Santa…

McDonald's Europe testing wireless charging pads

February 24, 2013

Customers at McDonald's restaurants around Europe can now charge their wireless/mobile devices at their table. According to Know Your Mobile, the chain is…

App gives restaurant-goers self-service song choices

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Roqbot allows restaurant customers to select the music played while they eat.

5 considerations for a mobile kiosk solution

Traditional kiosk applications are shifting toward a mobile solution set that utilizes smartphones, tablets and other devices.