McDonald's NFC-enabled interactive tables expanding through Asia

August 23, 2013

McDonald's test of an NFC-enabled interactive dining table at a restaurant in Singapore has inspired a broader rollout throughout Asia.

How kiosks are empowering the hospitality industry

by Sam Pryor — Technical Sales, Protouch Solutions

With the evident increase in self-service technologies across industries, users are becoming accustomed to interacting with automated systems. Businesses in…

Hong Kong's Watami restaurant group taps Fujitsu for line-busting kiosk system

July 17, 2013

An electronic line management system by Fujitsu, equipped with interactive kiosks and digital signage, is helping satiate hungry restaurant-goers in Hong Kong.

EMN8 acquires Snapfinger to accelerate digital ordering growth

June 26, 2013

EMN8 Inc., a provider of digital ordering and engagement platforms for the limited-service restaurant industry, announced this morning that it has acquired…

CKE Restaurants CEO: Obamacare will lead to more QSR self-serve kiosks

June 18, 2013

CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder thinks the impending regulations from the Affordable Care Act will lead to restaurants hiring more part-time employees and…

Digital kiosk dishes calorie info to diners

The interactive touchscreen lets users see a running total of their meal's calories.

Trending: Tablet kiosks in restaurants

by Adam Aronson — CEO, Lilitab

Tablet kiosks are popping up around the world as restaurants explore innovative new ways to provide superior customer service. Secure tablet kiosks are used in…

Nutritional information support released for Xpedient kiosk system

May 31, 2013

Xpedient, a division of Advanced Solutions, an Autodesk Platinum Partner and authorized training center, released nutritional information support for the…

Tim Hortons electric vehicle charging station test exceeds expectations

May 30, 2013

Tim Hortons has announced the expansion of its electric vehicle charging station pilot launched earlier this year in Oakville, Ontario, by unveiling six new…

Self-service beer taps turn customers into bartenders

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

RFID-based beer taps refine the bar experience and put customers in charge of their service.

TouchSystems intros energy-efficient upgrades

May 29, 2013

TouchSystems has announced improvements to its V Series line of large-format touch displays, including the addition of two eco-friendly and energy efficient…

Self-service report from NRA Show 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Self-service ordering and other kiosks were showcased during last week's show.

Design co offers batch digital signage and kiosk solutions for food services

May 17, 2013

Iowa-based interactive design company QA Graphics has introduced a new product line, Batch Solutions, a collection of digital signage applications including…

Domino's delivers self-service to California colleges

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Self-service ordering kiosks by EMN8 boost Domino's brand presence in college residence halls.

With Register, Jack Dorsey wants to speed up the restaurant biz

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Square Register is tailored to quick-service restaurants, for now.

California McDonald's adds electric vehicle fast charge station

April 24, 2013

A McDonald's restaurant in Riverside, Calif., has installed a Blink Direct Current (DC) Fast Charger. The restaurant also has a standard Blink pedestal…

Snapfinger app adds more mobile options for restaurants

April 23, 2013

The mobile commerce platform Snapfinger announced the launch of its on-premise, self-checkout and mobile payment application that the company said enables…

Commentary: Why tablets deserve a spot on your restaurant's technology menu

Many factors contribute to a restaurant's readiness for tablet technology.

DSA to hold digital signage/self-service/mobile symposium in Dallas

April 5, 2013

The Digital Screenmedia Association has announced that it will produce a Digital Screenmedia Symposium May 9 and 10 at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive…

Self-order kiosks installed in Indian KFC, Taco Bell locations

April 4, 2013

KFC and Taco Bell parent company Yum Brands is trying to crack the Indian market with specialty menu offerings and self-ordering technology.