India restaurant deploys biryani kiosk

February 24, 2023

A restaurant in Chennai, India specializing in biryani, an Indian mixed rice dish, has deployed a self-serve kiosk as an alternative sales channel to the…

Tyme self-order kiosks to offer PopPay face verification

February 20, 2023

Tyme, a self-ordering platform for restaurants, will offer PopPay face verification from PopID at Tyme self-checkout kiosks, according to a press release.

Self-service tech: The future of the restaurant industry

Beyond QSRs, today's customers are seeking self service and contactless payment at all types of restaurants.

Toast acquires Delphi Display Systems

February 16, 2023

Toast, an all-in-one digital platform for restaurants, which announced last week that it partnered with Google to allow online Google ordering, has acquired…

Everything You Need to Know About the Smart Vending Machine

Like many products and services in the digital age, vending machines are getting much more than just a facelift. These trusty, ubiquitous devices are turning…

Self-service innovation emerges faster, but 2023 brings new challenges

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Thought leaders during the Executive Roundtable offered positive predictions for 2023 and beyond as consumer acceptance of self service reaches new levels.

Chowly acquires Koala to elevate restaurant digital ordering

February 1, 2023

Chowly, a restaurant technology company that integrates third-party delivery marketplaces with point-of-sale systems, has acquired Koala, a guest experience…

Robotics maker intros autonomous pizza machine with pickup locker

January 24, 2023

Nala Robotics, an Arlington Heights, Illinois based AI technology company, Ovention, Inc., an oven manufacturer and Hatco Corp., a foodservice equipment…

Tik Tok post objects to robotic bartender’s service fee

January 20, 2023

The Tipsy Robot, a robotic bartender which debuted several years ago at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, has gained…

ConverseNow teams with Delphi Display on AI drive-thru ordering

January 19, 2023

ConverseNow, a provider of AI-powered voice technology for restaurants, has teamed with Delphi Display Systems Inc., a provider of technology solutions for the…

PopID teams with XPR, Samsung on face verification ordering kiosks

January 16, 2023

PopID, a biometric fintech company and XPR, a global kiosk software platform, have introduced an integrated solution on the new Samsung Kiosk Windows 10 IoT…

Epson intros photo printer

January 13, 2023

Epson America Inc. has introduced its SureLab D1070 Minilab Photo Printer designed for retail, event and e-commerce applications, according to a press release.

Georgia barbecue restaurant pleased with robotic waiters

January 12, 2023

Diners at Arirang K, a Korean barbeque restaurant in Johns Creek, Georgia, can be served by robotic waiters. To date, customer and employee response has been…

Alterra Mountain ski resorts deploy Mashgin self checkout

January 11, 2023

Alterra Mountain Co., which owns 15 North American mountain resort destinations, has deployed Mashgin's computer vision-powered self-checkout terminals at ski…

Game plan for introducing automated retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As consumers become familiar with self service, retailers must rely on their employees to educate customers.

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Acrelec teams with computer vision provider to boost restaurant drive-thru operations

January 6, 2023

Acrelec, a manufacturer of customer experience software and hardware solutions, has teamed with XXII, a computer vision software publishing company, to provide…

ACRELEC and XXII Team Up to Provide Restaurants with Advanced Computer Vision Analytics for Drive-Thru

ACRELEC and XXII, a computer vision software company, partner to transform drive-thru operations. Their innovative platform uses XXII's AI vision and ACRELEC's…

Farmer’s Fridge’s Luke Saunders wows Summit attendees

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Luke Saunders, founder and CEO of Farmer's Fridge, described how he revolutionized the fresh food vending business during the recent Self-Service Innovation…

Burger chain to demo voice interaction technology

January 3, 2023

Yobe Inc., a provider of voice solutions, and PLNT Burger, a fast-casual burger chain with 13 locations on the East Coast, have partnered to demonstrate the…