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McDonald's looking to create Starbucks experience with kiosks, digital menu boards
January 10, 2017
McDonald's is looking to upgrade its McCafe espresso machines with the McBarista. This upgrade will feature $12,000 espresso machines, sweets, seasonal coffee…
read nowBlog: automation denialism thrives as leaders fail to address need for retraining
January 6, 2017
A blog posted on Inverse, a site that covers science, innovation, entertainment, technology and culture, criticized President-elect Donald Trump and business…
read nowBronx McDonald’s introduces self-serve kiosks, adds employees
January 3, 2017
A McDonald’s in the Bronx, New York, that recently reopened with self-serve kiosks has significantly added the number of employees, according to…
read nowKFC China develops customer facial recognition technology to suggest menu items
December 28, 2016
KFC’s Chinese division is creating kiosks that will suggest menu items to customers based on their appearance, according to The Daily Dot. Specifically, the…
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Time for an honest discussion about kiosks and future jobs – and the kiosk industry must start it
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
It's not enough for the kiosk industry to recognize that claims that kiosks are killing jobs are simply false. The kiosk industry needs to protect its…
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Johnny Rockets tests self-order kiosks in moving to a QSR format
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Self-order kiosks play an important role in moving to more of a quick-serve format for Johnny Rockets as the 30-year-old iconic brand seeks to refresh itself.
read nowFully automated Eatsa opens 1st New York City restaurant
December 13, 2016
Eatsa, a fully automated lunch spot that provides healthy meals at the touch of a button, has opened a restaurant in Midtown, Manhattan, according to Eater…
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Kiosks killing jobs? Current events beg the question, but the facts say otherwise
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Automatic Merchandiser
Several restaurant chains are using kiosks and other technology that allow orders to be placed more rapidly and efficiently. Kiosks are fostering fears about…
read nowTrump Labor Secretary nominee Andrew Pudzer a big kiosk fan
December 9, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated CKE Restaurant’s CEO Andrew Pudzer as labor secretary, an executive known for his pro-automation and…
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Saladworks refreshes brand with innovative technology, featuring Life Bar kiosks
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
For those who are technology savvy who don't want to sit through a queue, speed is more important than human interaction.
read nowUS McDonald's to roll out self-serve kiosks and add mobile ordering
November 18, 2016
McDonald's is updating U.S. restaurants with self-service kiosk ordering, mobile payments, "smart" menu boards, custom sandwiches and table service, executives…
read nowBay of Quinte In Ontario to install tourism kiosks
November 17, 2016
The Bay of Quinte regional marketing board for the Bay of Quinte in Ontario announced seven to eight new kiosks will be installed at different hotels and…
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Top kiosk stories for October: food and convenience dominates reader interest
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Kiosk industry members clearly recognize the need to stay on top of change while making sure they are well grounded in sound operating practices.
read nowBronx, New York McDonald’s gets a self-serve kiosk
November 7, 2016
The McDonald's restaurant at 1982 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx, New York is stepping into the future with new self-serve kiosks, according to the Bronx…
read nowVirtual reality tool helping restaurants develop digital content
October 27, 2016
Coates Group, a provider of kiosks, digital merchandising software and digital drive-thrus, has introduced a virtual reality tool to allow brands to physically…
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Top 5 kiosk stories for September
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
The leaves are beginning to fall, and the heat is abating. Kiosk Marketplace is keeping the heat turned up with fresh stories on subjects ranging from digital…
read nowTime teams up with Ziosk to offer magazines, advertising on kiosks
October 12, 2016
Time Inc. has partnered with Ziosk, a restaurant ordering kiosk company, to syndicate People, Sports Illustrated and Entertainment Weekly on the Ziosk tablets.
read nowCoates, kiosk and digital drive thru group, opens US headquarters in Chicago
October 3, 2016
Coates, a kiosk, digital drive-thru and digital merchandizing software provider, has opened its U.S. headquarters in Chicago. The headquarters has a Coates…
read nowEvoke, Star Micronics showcase self-service ordering kiosk at Restaurant Tech Live
September 27, 2016
This week at Restaurant Tech Live in London, Evoke Creative is teaming with Star Micronics to demonstrate their self-service ordering kiosk solution, the…
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Self-order kiosks make waves in restaurants
by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian
The quick service and fast casual restaurant formats may offer their customers different experiences, but both are starting to leverage self-order kiosks to…
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