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.

NEXTEP turns in record sales in 2012

January 21, 2013

NEXTEP Systems has announced record sales and earnings for 2012, posting a 60-percent increase in revenue. This marks the seventh consecutive year since its…

NCR marries self-service and mobile payments, launches NCR Mobile Pay

December 5, 2012

In what NCR calls a "combination of self-service and mobile payments," the company today announced the launch of NCR Mobile Pay. The solution is designed for…

Where are my onion rings? Drive-thru kiosk can get it right.

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

There is a lot to be said about drive-thru food ordering – especially in the fast food-nation! Many times there just isn't time for a sit-down meal. People are…

Self-service vs. human connection (commentary)

Can technology replace old-fashioned customer service?

Furniture store kiosks join the showrooming fight

September 24, 2012

In an attempt to cut the effects of showrooming, two companies have partnered to create a line of kiosks for retail environments, according to a recent…

Fast food kiosk appears at the gas pump

September 7, 2012

According to an article in the Dallas Observer, gas pumps at select Texas Shell stations have gained a companion — Sonic quick-service food kiosks.

More dimensions in photo kiosks

Fujifilm has long been a technology leader in photo printing and processing. Recently, the company demoed a 3-D printer designed to bring dimensional printing…

iLibrary installation booked for Sadieville, Kentucky

March 27, 2012

Electronic locker and cabinet storage manufacturer Law Enforcement Intelligent Devices LLC announced today that Kentucky's Scott County Public Library will…