Self-Ordering News & Media
McDonald's will have 2,500 'Experience of the Future' restaurants in 2017, including ordering kiosks
March 2, 2017
McDonald’s will accelerate its deployment of ordering kiosks in 2017 under a long-term growth plan unveiled during its Company Investor Day presentation.
read nowSilkron Technology offers interactive kiosk for quick service restaurants
February 27, 2017
Malaysia-based Silkron Technology has introduced its Smart F&B Solution, an interactive kiosk designed to increase revenue and profitability of quick…
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Kiosk translates in sign language to assist hard of hearing customers
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Juke Slot develops a kiosk that offers sign language for hard of hearing customers, a significant market with special needs. One customer's experience alerted…
read nowWendy's plans to have kiosks in more than 1,000 North American restaurants in 2017
February 23, 2017
More than 1,000 Wendy's restaurants in North America will have kiosks in 2017, Chief Information Officer David Trimm stated at the company's recent investor…
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How self-serve kiosks get the orders rolling at Burger Boss
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Burger Boss, a fast casual chain in Southern California, has found self-serve kiosks a great tool for engaging customers in creating their orders and in…
read nowUK-based restaurant chain Crepaffaire deploys imageholders self service kiosks
February 16, 2017
Crepaffaire, a UK-based crepes restaurant chain, has deployed imageholders Shell+ iPad Pro tablet kiosks, according to a press release. The Shell+ tablet…
read nowPanera shares hit record high, boosted by kiosks and other technology
February 9, 2017
Shares of Panera Bread surged to a record high on Wednesday and were on track for the biggest one-day move in almost two years after the company gave an upbeat…
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UFood Grill's self-serve kiosk recognizes customers' faces
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Automatic Merchandiser
UFood Gill's firsts stand-alone restaurant features a self-order kiosk that can remember the customer, thanks to facial recognition.
read nowElo mPOS system doubles as self-order kiosk
January 12, 2017
Elo, a provider of touchscreen computing solutions, announced a new commercial-grade mPOS system that flips between point of sale and self-order kiosk…
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…
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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…
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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 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…
read nowCarl's Jr. CEO's comments on automated restaurants cause controversy
April 1, 2016
Recently Carl Jr. CEO Andy Puzder said he saw fully automated restaurants as a solution to rising minimum wages. Several Twitter users voiced criticism on the…
read nowMcDonald's UK to roll out new QSR kiosks
January 27, 2016
McDonald's plans to install kiosks to allow UK customers to order from their tables. The company is doing this as part of a brand image makeover.
read nowMcDonald's UAE deploys 'Create Your Taste' kiosks
October 26, 2015
McDonald's customers of the United Arab Emirates can now create their own custom orders with 'Create Your Taste' kiosks.
read nowMcDonald's Canada adding digital kiosks to compete with fast casuals
October 5, 2015
McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Ltd. is introducing digital kiosks at its restaurants to allow customers to order premium hamburgers from almost 30 options.
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