Kiosks Aid in Safe Reopenings Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Retailers, restaurants, schools, factories and, in particular, healthcare facilities stand at the forefront of the crisis, with managers working diligently to…

Pasadena restaurants launch 'face-pay' network, allow touchless payment

August 14, 2020

A group of Pasadena, California restaurants and retailers have established a "face-pay" network to allow customers to make touchless purchases using facial…

4 Methods for Kiosks Showing Versatility During a Pandemic

Kiosks are demonstrating versatility in the face of the pandemic, helping businesses continue to connect with consumers amid social-distancing mandates and…

Automated drink dispenser maker Botrista raises $4M+

August 7, 2020

Botrista Technology, a startup based in Silicon Valley that provides an automated cloud-connected drink dispenser called DrinkBot, raised $4 million in seed…

Coca-Cola introduces smartphone ordering from Freestyle beverage machines

August 7, 2020

Coca-Cola Freestyle is rolling out its latest technology innovation: contactless self-serve pouring from a smartphone in response to the coronavirus pandemic…

How to Choose the Best POS Terminal for Your Small Business

Clientron PT2610 and PST660 are simple to use, handle transactions smoothly, and keep customers’ information secure.

TouchBistro acquires loyalty and marketing solutions provider TableUp

August 6, 2020

TouchBistro, a foodservice point-of-sale solutions provider, has acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the…

Robotic bartenders help Iceland fast casual prosper in face of pandemic

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Ice & Fries, a Viking-themed fast casual concept in Iceland, relies on drink-making robots, a bionic dog and 3D technology to provide an epic self-service…

Grubbrr teams with BlueStar to meet commerce automation demand post COVID-19

August 5, 2020

Grubbrr, a commerce automation company, has teamed with with BlueStar, a global distributor of solution-based technologies, to help meet the demand for…

A new day dawns for fresh food vending

It was only a matter of time before self-service technology changed the fresh food vending business — for the better.

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GRUBBRR teams with GardaWorld Cash Services to provide contactless cash solution

July 21, 2020

GardaWorld Cash Services, a cash management service provider and part of a security services company, and GRUBBRR, a provider of ordering and fulfillment…

Coca-Cola rolls out contactless Freestyle beverage dispenser

July 13, 2020

The Coca-Cola Co. is rolling out contactless, triggered via smartphone, for its Freestyle self-service dispenser used in restaurants, as the coronavirus…

QR codes get a new life as COVID-19 recovery spurs contactless payments

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

The rapid demand for safe, contactless merchant payments has led to renewed interest in QR codes, a payment technology that historically dominated Asian…

Tillster digital ordering platform joins ParTech's Brink POS ecosystem

July 7, 2020

ParTech Inc., a provider of pont-of-sale software for the restaurant and retail industries, has added the Tillster digital ordering platform to the cloud-based…

Touchscreen windowpanes empower self-service ordering

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

How a pair of technology enthusiasts in Sweden came up with a way to allow customers to place orders on a restaurant windowpane, sparing them from having to…

Coolgreens' vending initiative secures funding

June 30, 2020

Coolgreens, the Oklahoma City based fast casual eatery, has acquired funding from members of the Victorum Capital Club in CGM DFW LLC, a subsidiary charged…

Podcast Episode #1: Why Content Is King in the Drive-Thru

Kimberly Brecko, the CEO of EcoDigital Media, and Rob Meiner, Technical Sales Engineer with Peerless-AV, explain how businesses can boost ROI with a savvy…

Newk’s Eatery tests ‘hardwareless kiosk,' plans to add vending coolers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Adam Karveller of Newk's Eatery thinks order habits will change long-term as a result of COVID-19. He thinks curbside pickup, delivery, online ordering and…

PAX Technology introduces Android-based kiosks

June 24, 2020

PAX Technology, Inc. has launched its newest line of Android-based SmartKiosks, the SK600 and SK800. The PAX SmartKiosks offer integration of both order and…

Canadian laundry operator taps PayRange for mobile payments

June 24, 2020

River Rock Laundry Inc., Ontario, Canada, is exclusively offering PayRange and coin as payment options on its equipment, making them the largest laundry route…