Why Rise Biscuits phasing out cashiers, leaning on self-service

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken deployed its first self-order kiosk in 2015. Earlier this year, it deployed its first pickup lockers.

Cowboy Chicken streamlines mobile ordering

March 18, 2021

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken has redesigned its website to simplify the online ordering process, CEO and President Sean Kennedy said in a company press release.

On-demand webinar: How to keep fraudsters from bilking your QSR via the Telegram app

One of the latest scams targeting QSRs involves everything from the so-called "deep web" to bitcoin payments and, of course, fraud on just about every level.

Raydiant integrates digital signage with Toast for restaurants

March 17, 2021

Raydiant, a digital signage platform provider, has integrated with Toast Inc., a restaurant management provider, to offer better experiences for customers. In…

How to Protect Your Restaurant from Online Order Scammers

Learn about how fraudsters are using the online apps to rip off restaurants through a complex scheme that intercedes online orders.

Power Cycling Your Modem or Other Remote Device with a Remote Power Reboot Router

When one of your critical networking devices locks up and the connection is lost, your options for recovery are limited. Typically, the first call is to your…

POS as brand-saver: 1 restaurateur's story

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Playing in the hyper-competitive pizza restaurant business has induced an even greater case of white-knuckled persistence over the course of the last year, but…

Atmosphere Adds First Media’s Blossom as Partner Channel

Blossom features as a dedicated channel on Atmosphere’s streaming service for businesses. Reaching 15 million viewers per month out-of-home.

AI-driven, text-to-order solution now available via HungerRush

March 10, 2021

HungerRush, a restaurant management system provider, has launched its AI-driven text-to-order solution — HungerRush TextAI — to help restaurant chains drive…

Olo launches IPO

March 8, 2021

Digital ordering and delivery program platform provider, Olo Inc., launched the initial public offering of its Class A common stock. Olo is offering 18 million…

QSR Automations founder, CEO passes away unexpectedly

March 5, 2021

Lee Leet, the CEO and founder of QSR Automations founder and U.S. Air Force veteran, died unexpectedly on March 4 at the age of 53, according to an…

Thanx’s launches system to give restaurants more content control

Thanx, a guest engagement and retention platform company, has launched a content management system to give restaurants and retailers the control and…

The Ecosystem of Payment & Transaction Technology

No matter the scale of your payment and transaction solution footprint or the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) behind your equipment, Burroughs knows…

The Salad Station adding cloud-based POS system

March 3, 2021

Louisiana-based The Salad Station has tapped Revel's cloud-based POS system to help it grow from 30 locations to 100 over the next three years. Revel…

Self-service plays key role in Ike’s Love & Sandwiches continuous growth

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-order kiosks are delivering higher sales, improved accuracy and greater efficiency for Ike's Love & Sandwich. The brand expects to hit its goal of 10…

How to keep fraudsters from bilking your QSR via Telegram

March 3, 2021

If there's one thing we know about criminals, it's that they're always improving their methods of ripping off the rest of us. That has certainly been the case…

Yum Brands to buy AI-based consumer insights company

March 2, 2021

Yum Brands Inc., parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and The Habit Burger Grill, has signed a deal to buy AI-based customer insights and marketing…

Philly airport piloting robotic food delivery

February 25, 2021

The contactless food ordering program at Philadelphia International Airport is piloting a robotic strategy with a gita (a robot featuring visual sensors) that…

McDonald's, Sift partner on international mobile ordering

February 24, 2021

McDonald's has partnered with digital trust and safety provider, Sift, to safeguard and streamline the customer experience on the QSR's mobile app in select…

Dickey's upgrades online-ordering system

February 24, 2021

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has upgraded its back-of-house online ordering system to give operators a more seamless experience. Changes to SPARK — the brand's…