Restaurants News & Media
Jury awards self-serve milkshake maker damages from Hershey Creamery and Hamilton Beach over patent infringement
May 6, 2019
A federal jury has decided that Hamilton Beach Brands Inc. and Hershey Creamery Co. infringed F'Real Foods LLC's patents related to a self-serve…
read nowUtah entrepreneurs launch self-order restaurant kiosk app
April 30, 2019
A pair of Provo, Utah entrepreneurs, Weston Hafen and Jon Lund, have developed a self-order kiosk app for restaurants that has already gained some local…
read nowVirtubox introduces cloud-based platform that uses artificial intelligence
April 30, 2019
Virtubox Infotech Pvt. Ltd., which offers cloud-based software for interactive touchscreen kiosks with corresponding display on Android and iOS mobile phones…
read nowSwyft forms foodservice subsidiary, names CEO
April 29, 2019
Swyft Inc., a global provider of automated retail and retail automation, has formed a subsidiary, Swyft Food Service Automation, focused on providing retail…
read nowCivic Network app to combine identity verification and payment, announces 12 automated retail partners
April 24, 2019
Civic Network announced it will release its Civic Pay app to enable partners to combine identity verification, payment and rewards into a single transaction.
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download nowMcDonald's Australia free burger kiosk hack up to 1.6M+ views
April 9, 2019
A viral video of two customers hacking a kiosk at an Australian McDonald's is making the rounds via YouTube. The 2-minute video, which was uploaded this…
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Self-order technology helps fuel QSRs' growth
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Restaurant tech experts at Omnivore, Rosnet, Givex and Kallpod tell QSR leaders what to watch when it comes to technology investment.
read nowRedyref Interactive Kiosks introduces its Prodigy kiosk
April 3, 2019
Redyref Interactive Kiosks has introduced its Prodigy kiosk to serve a range of uses, including a virtual receptionist, self-ordering and self-pay or as a bill…
read nowCbord taps Xenial for omnichannel campus dining experience
April 2, 2019
Cbord is teaming up with Xenial, a restaurant and food service management technology provider, to deploy self-serve kiosk solutions for a seamless order and…
read nowFlash Order, Square partner on DIY self-order kiosk app
April 2, 2019
Digital ordering startup, Flash Order, and POS provider, Square, have collaborated on an app for do-it-yourself self-order kiosks.
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Digital transformation: What does it really mean?
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Digital transformation is an often misunderstood topic. It's not about the tech; it's about the people.
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Thinking about self-order kiosks? What restaurants need to consider to succeed
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Since the self-order movement is still in its early stages, most restaurants have not yet invested in the technology. But those brands that may feel they are…
read nowMcDonald’s to acquire personalization and decision logic tech provider for menu boards and kiosks
March 25, 2019
McDonald's Corporation will acquire Dynamic Yield Ltd., a provider of personalization and decision logic technology, to improve its customer experience…
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How restaurants can make digital pay off
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
If your restaurant is struggling to get digital marketing set up, you aren't alone. Panelists at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit shared key…
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Why the time is now for restaurants to embrace AI, VR
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Panelists at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit argued that for restaurants, whether big or small, the time to adopt innovative tech like AR, VR…
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Looking to win in 'everywhere commerce'? Watch out for the 'cones'
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
To succeed in "everywhere commerce," brands need to first provide industry-standard technology, with easy and effective local marketing to provide a consistent…
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Forward-thinking restaurant operators hash out self-service technology issues
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A panel of technology pioneers at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Louisville discussed issues such as kiosk integration with mobile orders…
read nowFrank Mayer and Associates, Inc. extends self-service kiosk line
March 18, 2019
Frank Mayer and Associates Inc. has announced the latest additions to its self-service kiosk line. In addition to its original freestanding Approach floor…
read nowEatsa releases technology to support virtual restaurants; Deliveroo becomes first user
March 15, 2019
Eatsa, the restaurant technology provider, has announced a new suite of products for virtual restaurants and delivery-only operators.
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