NEXTEP touchscreen drive-thrus hit location milestone

October 15, 2013

NEXTEP SYSTEMS announced that its touchscreen drive thru-kiosk, dubbed by the company as "The World's Fastest Drive Thru," has been deployed to 10…

How tablet technology has transformed dining out

Tablet technology is a growing trend in the food service industry. Here are six ways they've changed the dining experience.

Self-service doesn't mean 'no service'

Follow these tips to keep self-service from turning into customer servitude.

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…

Asda pilots in-store kiosks, fulfillment lockers

June 24, 2013

Asda, Europe's version of Walmart, recently introduced self-service kiosks that allow shoppers to browse and order a wider range of its non-food products. The…

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.

UK chocolatier Thorntons pilots in-store kiosks

June 14, 2013

The U.K.-based confectionery retailer Thorntons is testing a new in-store kiosk that allows shoppers to buy from its extended online product range using One…

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.

Supermarket chain taps Ping HD digital signage to improve shopping experience

April 24, 2013

When the Philadelphia-based supermarket chain The Fresh Grocer opened its first New Jersey store, near the campus of Rutgers University, it wanted to upgrade…

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.

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.

NCR adds mobile payment component to POS software

March 25, 2013

NCR Corporation announced the launch of NCR Aloha Mobile, an extension of the NCR Aloha Table Service point-of-sale (POS) software.

Villanova U deploys digital menu boards, self-order touchscreens

March 13, 2013

Marketing technologies solutions provider Wireless Ronin Technologies Inc. was selected by Villanova University to outfit the Nova Café, its recently…

Domino's taps into college crowd with self-service kiosks

February 27, 2013

Domino's Pizza franchisee Mark Talarico is deploying self-service kiosks in the Tropicana Student Housing residence halls for UC Santa Barbara and Santa…

EMN8 named a 'most promising' company by Forbes

February 7, 2013

EMN8 Inc., a provider of transactional engagement platforms across mobile, online, kiosk and call center for the limited-service restaurant industry, has been…

Wincor installs new self-order solution at Spanish restaurant chain

February 6, 2013

The Spanish fast food chain Pans & Company has deployed self-service ordering technology from Wincor Nixdorf that aims to speed processes, improve service…

Armodilo to display tablet kiosk line at iMenu Expo

January 29, 2013

Armodilo Display Solutions announced plans to showcase its Armodilo iPad Tablet Kiosk line at CRFA's iMenu Expo at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto, March…

Vending machine micromarket hot trend: QSR branded products? (Commentary)

Micromarkets can provide benefits such as accessibility, flexibility and profitability for brands willing to adopt them.