PopID teams with Japan Computer Vision to launch PopPay in Japan

November 10, 2021

PoplD has teamed with Japan Computer Vision, a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp, to launch PopPay, PoplD's face- recognition-based ordering and payment system, in…

The Halal Guys to expand Botrista DrinkBot to all stores

October 29, 2021

The Halal Guys will introduce the Botrista DrinkBot machine to all of its restaurants by spring of 2022, according to a press release. The robotic machine…

Grubbrr teams with ParTech on self-order kiosk restaurant solution

October 27, 2021

Grubbrr, a provider of self-ordering solutions, has teamed with ParTech, Inc., a global restaurant technology company and provider of a unified commerce cloud…

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop expands to Georgia

October 22, 2021

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a restaurant based on the historic Automat concept utilizing self-service lockers, signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to bring the…

McDonald’s deploys Storm Interface AudioNav to improve kiosk accessibility

October 21, 2021

Glory teams with HRS Hospitality & Retail Systems on cash recycling

October 20, 2021

Glory Global Solutions, a provider of cash technology solutions, has teamed with HRS Hospitality & Retail Systems to offer a "plug and play" integration…

Want to join the food vending revolution? Don’t miss this panel

October 20, 2021

Consumers no longer shun the thought of going to a vending machine for a meal, thanks to improved food vending technology.

Texas restaurant teams with Now Cuisine on burrito bowl takeout kiosks

October 13, 2021

Freebirds World Burrito in Austin has teamed with Now Cuisine, a restaurant technology startup, to expand Freebirds' burrito bowls to new locations in…

Florida restaurant introduces self-pour beverage system

October 12, 2021

Naples Flatbread Kitchen & Bar has installed a self-pour tap wall at its flagship location in Estero, Florida, according to a press release. The…

Jamba, Blendid open 2nd robotic smoothie kiosk

October 6, 2021

Jamba and Blended have introduced a second robotic smoothie kiosk at the Stonewood Center in Downey, California. Building on the successful 2020 opening of the…

iPourIt introduces mobile app for self-pour dispensers

October 5, 2021

iPourIt, Inc., a provider of self-pour beverage dispense technology, has launched its new customizable mobile app, according to a press release.

Fujitsu introduces thermal printer mechanism

October 5, 2021

Fujitsu Components America has introduced a 3-inch, high-speed, thermal printer mechanism with user-selectable printing parameters, including speed, paper…

Customer sues Wow Bao over facial recognition

September 30, 2021

A customer has sued Wow Bao, a Chicago-based fast casual restaurant that uses self-order and facial recognition technologies, for allegedly not making the…

Touchless vending and coffee service machines: Success beyond COVID?

September 29, 2021

The customer demand for contactless interaction continues to expand due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thankfully, a number of self-service equipment…

Presto introduces multipurpose restaurant tablet

September 22, 2021

Presto, a provider of touch, vision and voice restaurant technologies, has introduced Presto Flex, a multi-purpose tablet for pay-at-table, staff handheld…

McDonald’s to add assistive technology for blind customers to all US company-owned stores

September 20, 2021

McDonald's will add assistive technology for blind customers at all company-owned restaurants in the U.S. by the end of this year, according to a report in The…

Peerless-AV releases upgraded digital menu boards

September 16, 2021

Peerless-AV, a designer and manufacturer of AV solutions and accessories, has launched an upgrade of its outdoor digital menu boards, designed to support…

Dunkin’ store only takes kiosk and mobile orders

September 15, 2021

Dunkin' has opened a "Dunkin' Digital" store that only accepts mobile and in-store kiosk orders in Boston, according to a Boston Eater report.

Basil Street taps Celestica for design, manufacturing for pizza kiosks

September 13, 2021

Basil Street, a manufacturer of automated brick oven pizza kitchen kiosks, has partnered with Celestica, a provider of design, manufacturing and supply chain…

Presto introduces automated speech recognition for restaurants

September 2, 2021

Presto, a provider of restaurant technologies, has launched Presto Voice to automate speech recognition for restaurants, including kiosks, according to a press…