Restaurants News

Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards extend call for submissions

September 3, 2025

The nominations deadline for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards has been extended to Friday, Sept. 12. This gives innovators more time…

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Qu unveils kiosk upgrades to boost revenue, ease staffing for restaurants

August 21, 2025

Qu, a provider of restaurant technology, has announced upgrades to its kiosk systems aimed at helping quick-service and fast-casual restaurants increase…

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High-tech coffee kiosk opens in downtown Denver

August 18, 2025

In downtown Denver, an automated coffee kiosk called Javai Coffee has opened at 16th Street and Wazee Street, according to a CBS News report.

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How AI turning labor from cost center into growth driver for multi-location businesses

August 15, 2025

AI is transforming how multi-location businesses — restaurants, retailers, hotels, etc.— manage their most significant controllable cost: labor. Instead of…

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Starbucks to install self-ordering kiosks at busy US locations

August 4, 2025

Starbucks is set to introduce self-ordering kiosks at high-traffic U.S. locations, particularly airports, as a "big priority" for its fourth fiscal quarter…

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Sacoa Cashless System celebrates 23-year partnership with America’s Incredible Pizza Company

July 18, 2025

Sacoa Cashless System is recognizing its 23-year partnership with America's Incredible Pizza Company as IPC prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026…

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Love's Travel Stops implements smart kiosks

June 30, 2025

Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores has partnered with Bite to install smart kiosks at its Arby's restaurant locations nationwide, according to a CSP…

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Tillster appoints restaurant tech veteran Christopher Sebes as strategic advisor

June 25, 2025

Tillster, a global provider of unified restaurant commerce solutions, has appointed Christopher Sebes as the company's strategic advisor. Sebes, recognized…

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Restaurant AI investment surges while adoption stalls

June 24, 2025

Deloitte, a global professional services network, has released a report, "How AI is Revolutionizing Restaurants," indicating that while restaurant executives…

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Back of the House selects VoicePlug as strategic voice AI partner

June 19, 2025

Back of the House Inc., the restaurant group founded by Adriano Paganini, has announced its selection of VoicePlug, a Voice AI provider, as its strategic…

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Starbucks to introduce self-service kiosks in Korea, Japan

May 27, 2025

Starbucks is set to break with its long-standing tradition of direct barista-customer interaction by introducing self-service kiosks in Korea and Japan for the…

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Donatos Pizza to launch fully autonomous restaurant at Columbus Airport

May 27, 2025

Donatos Pizza will launch its first fully autonomous pizza restaurant this June at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

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Fiserv launches Clover Hospitality

May 19, 2025

Fiserv, Inc. has launched Clover Hospitality by BentoBox at the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show. This point-of-sale solution is designed for upper…

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Cantaloupe partners with Carnival Cruise Line for Celebration Key dining

May 12, 2025

Cantaloupe, Inc. and Carnival Cruise Line have partnered to implement Cantaloupe's point-of-sale technology at Carnival's exclusive destination, Celebration…

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Self-service QSR kiosks enhance speed, customization, but lower friendliness scores

May 6, 2025

Self-service kiosks enhance speed and customization but result in lower perceived friendliness, according to a study, "Emerging Experiences 2025," conducted by…

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Flynn Group deploys Ziosk tech at over 460 Applebee's locations

May 6, 2025

Ziosk, a hospitality SaaS platform, has partnered with Flynn Group, a restaurant franchise operator, to implement its technology in more than 460 Applebee's…

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Elo launches next-generation Android interactive solutions with integrated AI

May 6, 2025

Elo, which provides interactive solutions, has released the I-Series 5 for Android, I-Series 5 Slate for Android and Backpack 5 products, according to a press…

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Cerence AI, Code Factory introduce voice-powered interaction for self-service kiosks

May 5, 2025

Cerence AI, a provider of conversational AI for user experiences, has collaborated with Code Factory to launch VoiceTopping, a solution bringing voice…

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Avalue debuts 15.6-inch Rockchip Kiosk for smart service applications

April 23, 2025

Avalue Technology Inc. has launched the ISS-15K5, a 15.6-inch Rockchip desktop self-service kiosk aimed at enhancing smart services across various industries.

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Tokyo vending machine offers fresh salads with AI price adjustments

April 21, 2025

A vending machine in Tokyo, dubbed "Salad Stand," is offering fresh salads, juices and fruit granola, highlighting Japan's innovative approach to vending…

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