McDonald's kiosk faster and easier than a cashier, reporter says

June 6, 2018

Business Insider reporter Hollis Johnson recently used a McDonald's self-order kiosk in New York City's financial district and found that it was faster and…

DataVan introduces AI-based self-serve solutions

June 4, 2018

DataVan, a 30-year-old point of service designer and manufacturer based in New Taipei City, Taiwan, has brought together partners from a diverse range of…

Apex Supply Chain Technologies introduces hot holding device for order pickup

June 1, 2018

Apex Supply Chain Technologies has introduced a heated order pick-up station with self-serve automation technology, according to a press release.

Ziosk introduces Aurizon tablet

June 1, 2018

Ziosk, a provider of tabletop tablets for the restaurant industry, has introduced its new Aurizon tablet, offering operators with fewer than 20 locations a…

Why Now is the Time for Your Fast Casual and QSR Self-Service Program

There are many advantages to QSRs and fast casuals adopting self-order strategies, but three well-documented benefits include enhanced customer service…

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Self-order kiosks let loose at National Restaurant Show

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The number of self-order kiosks on display at the National Restaurant Show nearly tripled over last year's exhibits as hardware and software manufacturers rush…

Appetize reports record annual growth, enhances self-serve kiosks

May 25, 2018

Appetize, a POS provider, reported 100 percent year-over-year growth and 60 percent quarter-over-quarter growth in Q1, according to a press release.

Self-order technology options expand, challenging foodservice operators still using legacy POS

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

New foodservice technologies — including self-order kiosks, mobile ordering and EMV-enabled payment systems — are being introduced at a rapid pace. Operators…

Consumer demand for restaurant kiosks is on the rise

Guests of all ages, not just millennials, would visit a restaurant more often if self-serve kiosks were available, new research finds.

Restaurants give high marks to self-pour beer systems

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Restaurants that have deployed self-pour technologies have found the systems reliable and easy to use. The technology, which charges by the ounce, allows…

McDonald's owner in New York state says self-serve kiosks won’t kill jobs

May 14, 2018

The new self-serve kiosks at a McDonald's restaurant in West Seneca, New York, will not kill jobs and, in fact, will add jobs, the restaurant’s owner told…

Taco Bell's digital transformation focus of ICX Summit keynote

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Rafik Hanna, senior director, All Access, at Taco Bell will share insight on how the brand is winning big with customers due to its digital transformation…

Join the craft beer revolution with self-pour technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-pour technology has emerged as a leading tool for restaurants, bars and tap rooms to allow beer lovers to explore a wide selection of offerings.

Toast introduces integrated POS, updated KDS for restaurants

May 1, 2018

Toast has unveiled Toast Go, a fully integrated point-of-sale handheld device custom-built for restaurants, according to a press release. Toast Go combines…

Custom-built self-order kiosks help brand Denver fast food restaurant

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In planning their first fast food restaurant, the partners recognized that self-order kiosks would make the ordering process more efficient and allow the…

How to prepare restaurants for the digital revolution

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Digital menu boards, kiosks, online ordering and loyalty programs are just a few technologies that are making their debut in restaurants. During a panel at the…

ParTech Inc. introduces POS terminal

April 18, 2018

ParTech Inc., a provider of point-of-sale and workforce efficiency solutions for the restaurant and retail industries, has added the EverServ 600 POS terminal…

Punchh, Gusto partner to provide CRM solution for foodservice

April 17, 2018

Punchh, a provider of marketing and brand loyalty technology for foodservice establishments, and Gusto Point of Sale, a provider of a cloud-based enterprise…

How mobile pay, AI and biometrics are bringing new muscle to automatic merchandising

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The National Automatic Merchandising Association trade show floor featured POS equipment tailored to a consumer who is comfortable with mobile payment, and…

2018 Kiosk Marketplace Census cites positive outlook driven by retail technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The 2018 Kiosk Marketplace Census Report confirms a positive outlook for the self-serve kiosk industry, giving statistical insight into the customer segments…