Panera Bread, Wayfair reap benefits from technologies that enhance the customer experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Kiosk, mobile and digital platform efforts are providing Panera with increased sales, as well as leading to a more satisfied consumer. It's also providing…

Caliburger launches global growth initiatives, implementing kiosks, robots and more

February 9, 2018

CaliBurger, a pioneer in automated restaurant technology, is expanding this year throughout North America, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. The company…

Elite Manufacturing Technologies introduces outdoor menu boards

February 8, 2018

Elite Manufacturing Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of precision sheet metal components and assemblies, has introduced outdoor menu boards available in…

C-Speak video explores mobile order pickup at Cincinnati Reds stadium

January 26, 2018

Ballpark Express, a mobile order pickup station at the Cincinnati Reds Great American Ballpark, was featured in a C-Speak video interview on QSR Web, a sister…

Advanced Kiosks introduces multi-function kiosk for high traffic settings

January 25, 2018

Advanced Kiosks has introduced its Merchant Max Kiosk, designed for foodservice, retail, movie theaters and other high traffic sales settings. Functions…

Dunkin' Donuts next generation store features self-serve kiosks

January 18, 2018

Dunkin' Donuts' "next generation concept store" in Quincy, Massachusetts — located on the site of its first store 68 years ago — features self-serve kiosks…

Advanced Kiosks introduces multi-functional kiosk for retail and foodservice

January 16, 2018

Advanced Kiosks has introduced its Merchant Max Kiosk for foodservice, retail, movie theaters and other high traffic sales settings, according to a press…

Kiosk Information Systems debuts POS kiosk for QSRs

January 15, 2018

Kiosk Information Systems has introduced the Apollo KT-3250, a 32-inch order entry model for quick-serve restaurants, according to a press release. The design…

Diebold Nixdorf to introduce kiosk with restaurant functionality among a host of new offerings

January 11, 2018

Diebold Nixdorf has created the K-Two Kiosk, which provides order-taking capabilities at QSRs and fast casual restaurants. It also automates routine tasks and…

Jack in the Box considers kiosks as minimum wage rates grow

January 10, 2018

Following in the footsteps of plans by Wendy's and McDonald's plans for kiosk installation at some restaurants, Jack in the Box CEO Leanard Comma said that his…

Why 2018 will be a banner year for self-serve kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk deployers and providers are encouraged by growing customer acceptance of self-service technology and expect 2018 to be an outstanding year.

Top 10 stories of 2017: Self-order food kiosks dominate reader interest

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-order kiosks in restaurants dominated reader interest in 2017 as several national foodservice chains announced kiosk deployments.

Chuck E. Cheese now entices guests with game payment and meal ordering kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Chuck E. Cheese is using gaming kiosks and food ordering kiosks to upsell customers and create a more enjoyable experience for its guests.

CaliBurger and NEC launch facial recognition self-serve kiosks

December 20, 2017

Cali Group and NEC Corporation of America have unveiled new artificial intelligence enabled self-ordering kiosks using facial recognition at CaliBurger, Cali…

Taco Bell joins with franchisees to invest in self-order kiosks

December 15, 2017

Taco Bell and its franchisees announced that they're jointly funding a customer-facing tech initiative to bring self-serve kiosks into stores, provide faster…

Eatsa focusing on licensing self-serve restaurant technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Eatsa, both a restaurant and technology provider, faced a difficult choice in deciding the best way to revolutionize the fast casual dining experience. The…

Wow Bao introduces Eatsa self-serve technology to new Chicago store

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As the first licensee of Eatsa's self-service technology, Wow Bao's newest unit allows guests to pick up their orders from cubbies that alert them on the…

Self-serve kiosks: A QSR growth opportunity in challenging times

Self-serve kiosks offer QSRs an opportunity to tap the hidden potential of real estate, an opportunity that an infographic, created by Diebold Nixdorf Kiosk…

Infocrest Technology releases self-serve kiosk for retail

November 28, 2017

Infocrest Technology has introduced self-service ordering kiosks for retail applications, according to a press release.

Eatsa closing 5 units, selling tech platform to other brands

November 27, 2017

Eatsa announced last week that it's closing five of seven of its locations, saying on its website that because of its "eagerness to get the Eatsa experience in…