Qu unveils kiosk upgrades to boost revenue, ease staffing for restaurants

August 21, 2025

Qu, a provider of restaurant technology, has announced upgrades to its kiosk systems aimed at helping quick-service and fast-casual restaurants increase…

The future of campus dining? PizzaForno thinks it’s a 24/7 pizza vending machine

On this episode of the Automation and Self Service Podcast, we're diving into one of the hottest trends in food tech: 24/7 pizza vending. My guest is Travis…

High-tech coffee kiosk opens in downtown Denver

August 18, 2025

In downtown Denver, an automated coffee kiosk called Javai Coffee has opened at 16th Street and Wazee Street, according to a CBS News report.

How AI turning labor from cost center into growth driver for multi-location businesses

August 15, 2025

AI is transforming how multi-location businesses — restaurants, retailers, hotels, etc.— manage their most significant controllable cost: labor. Instead of…

The Art of Retail Storytelling: Elevating Hospitality Through Meaningful Experiences

Explore how storytelling is reshaping the retail experience by turning stores into meaningful, hospitality-driven destinations. The blog explores how aligning…

Starbucks to install self-ordering kiosks at busy US locations

August 4, 2025

Starbucks is set to introduce self-ordering kiosks at high-traffic U.S. locations, particularly airports, as a "big priority" for its fourth fiscal quarter…

Sacoa Cashless System celebrates 23-year partnership with America’s Incredible Pizza Company

July 18, 2025

Sacoa Cashless System is recognizing its 23-year partnership with America's Incredible Pizza Company as IPC prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026…

Fusian sushi rolls out success with strategic automation and a human touch

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Fusian's approach to automation is distinctive in its focus on enhancing, rather than replacing, the human element of the dining experience.

Smart Labeling for Growing Restaurants: Boost Speed, Accuracy & the Guest Experience

In this session, we showed how smarter labeling at every station helps you reduce errors, speed up service, and create a more consistent guest experience…

Presented by Star Micronics America

Love's Travel Stops implements smart kiosks

June 30, 2025

Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores has partnered with Bite to install smart kiosks at its Arby's restaurant locations nationwide, according to a CSP…

Tillster appoints restaurant tech veteran Christopher Sebes as strategic advisor

June 25, 2025

Tillster, a global provider of unified restaurant commerce solutions, has appointed Christopher Sebes as the company's strategic advisor. Sebes, recognized…

Restaurant AI investment surges while adoption stalls

June 24, 2025

Deloitte, a global professional services network, has released a report, "How AI is Revolutionizing Restaurants," indicating that while restaurant executives…

Back of the House selects VoicePlug as strategic voice AI partner

June 19, 2025

Back of the House Inc., the restaurant group founded by Adriano Paganini, has announced its selection of VoicePlug, a Voice AI provider, as its strategic…

Palmer Digital Group's battery operated kiosk helps retail stores advertise

Mandy Detwiler, editor of QRweb and Pizza Marketplace, chats with Chuck Lewis, vice president of Palmer Digital Group about the brand's battery-operated indoor…

Presented by Palmer Digital Group

Starbucks to introduce self-service kiosks in Korea, Japan

May 27, 2025

Starbucks is set to break with its long-standing tradition of direct barista-customer interaction by introducing self-service kiosks in Korea and Japan for the…

Donatos Pizza to launch fully autonomous restaurant at Columbus Airport

May 27, 2025

Donatos Pizza will launch its first fully autonomous pizza restaurant this June at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Expanding unattended retail with Byte Technology

Explore how Byte Technology is revolutionizing unattended retail, opening new markets beyond traditional vending with smart kiosk solutions.

The Self-Service Revolution: Why Facial Recognition Is Expanding Across Retail

Discover how facial recognition technology is transforming self-service in retail with faster, more secure and personalized customer shopping experiences.

Fiserv launches Clover Hospitality

May 19, 2025

Fiserv, Inc. has launched Clover Hospitality by BentoBox at the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show. This point-of-sale solution is designed for upper…

Cantaloupe partners with Carnival Cruise Line for Celebration Key dining

May 12, 2025

Cantaloupe, Inc. and Carnival Cruise Line have partnered to implement Cantaloupe's point-of-sale technology at Carnival's exclusive destination, Celebration…