Fast casual Coolgreens explores facial recognition, expands into fresh food vending

November 15, 2019

Coolgreens, an Oklahoma City-based health food chain, is exploring self-service kiosks equipped with facial recognition technology in addition to expanding…

McDonald's tests cash-accepting self-order kiosks; will retrofits be needed?

November 14, 2019

McDonald's, which has pioneered the use of self-order kiosks, is testing kiosks that also accept cash, the company told Kiosk Marketplace via email. Cash users…

Kiosk Marketplace needs your input for annual industry census

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The census will provide statistics on the industry's size and scope, and will serve as a helpful tool in allowing companies in the industry to measure their…

Four ways outdoor kiosks improve drive-thru sales

As fast food restaurants consider adding units, here are four ways outdoor kiosks can impact drive-thrus.

ParTech to acquire Restaurant Magic for $42M

November 8, 2019

ParTech, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corp. and a global provider of point of sale solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has…

Coates Group launches kiosk for retail, QSRs

November 6, 2019

Coates Group has launched its K2 kiosk designed to integrate into modern retail, hospitality and QSR environments, according to a press release.

SalesVu introduces self-order kiosk app

November 1, 2019

SalesVu, a provider of iPad point-of-sale and business management solutions, has introduced its latest self-order kiosk app, OrderUp, designed for restaurants…

Dave & Buster's to install Diebold Nixdorf’s self-service kiosks offering game cards

October 31, 2019

Dave & Buster's, a national dining and entertainment provider, will install Diebold Nixdorf's self-service kiosk solution at locations nationwide…

Chowbotics upgrades robotic salad making kiosk

October 31, 2019

Chowbotics has introduced Sally 2.0, the newest iteration of its fresh food robot, which first came to market in 2018 and is in action at more than 7…

How to protect against credit card scams, digital transaction liabilities

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While credit card theft isn't new, the internet is giving rise to new opportunities for credit card scamming. To protect against fraud, foodservice operators…

Improved technology will drive facial recognition adoption, say gaming experts

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The use of facial recognition for customer identification has been controversial due to concerns about privacy and accuracy, but a panel of experts at the…

LemonShark Poke installs self-serve beer tap at Florida location

October 25, 2019

LemonShark Poke, a fast casual restaurant chain, has installed a six-tap self-serve beer tap at its recently opened location in West Palm Beach, Florida…

Lavu partners with Omnivore to bring POS technology to foodservice

October 23, 2019

Lavu, a provider of mobile point-of-sale systems for foodservice operators, has partnered with Omnivore, a universal POS connection for third-party foodservice…

Applova launches kiosk for QSRs, retail

October 21, 2019

Applova Inc., a fintech provider specializing in ordering and engagement technologies and formerly known as Apptizer, has launched the Applova Kiosk with…

The dark side of restaurant automation: data management challenges

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service kiosks, and other automation technologies, deliver greater efficiencies to restaurants, but managing the data for managing equipment presents more…

Star Micronics introduces second generation of kiosk printers

October 15, 2019

Star Micronics, a manufacturer of mobile, point of sale and customer engagement technologies, has introduced a new generation of its SK1 kiosk printers, the…

Salad Station pins growth on robotic kiosks

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Salad Station sees its use of the a salad-making robot as a great way to replicate the chain in new locations where real estate is scarce and pricey.

Panera Bread's Karen Kelley to keynote Fast Casual Executive Summit next week

October 11, 2019

Karen Kelley, senior vice president and chief restaurant operations officer at Panera Bread, will share insight on how important innovation is for Panera, as…

Kiosks top customer order technology used by restaurants in 2019

October 8, 2019

Kiosks were the largest customer order technology utilized in the past year among a national sampling of restaurants, according to an online survey conducted…

British losing patience waiting in line for food

October 4, 2019

The British are known for their patience, but when it comes to waiting in line at a restaurant, their patience is wearing thin.