How the latest technology, AI are transforming fast-food dining

by Michelle Connolly — Director of Sales, Managed Services & Solutions Group, Panasonic Connect North America

QSRs are increasingly adopting advanced technologies like AI-enabled touchpoints, smart displays and self-service kiosks to meet consumer demands for…

Restaurant, tech experts share AI, automation, dining experience predictions for 2025

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Tech and restaurant pros share predictions for what's to come in AI, dining experiences and automation technology in 2025.

Panasonic Connect announces Stingray JS9900 Kiosk Series, JS988 POS Terminals

March 11, 2024

Panasonic Connect has announced the launch of its Stingray JS9900 Kiosk Series and JS988 Point-of-Sale Terminals order and payment solutions targeting the fast…

Experts make predictions for restaurant operations in 2024

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant brands and industry experts weigh in on trends expected for the new year.

Foodservice kiosks adapt during coronavirus pandemic

With the coronavirus pandemic, kiosks are adapting from foodservice digital engagement technology driven primarily by convenience and efficiency to also taking…

QSR IT growth centered on few key areas through 2024

July 5, 2018

Zion Market Research has completed an overview of the worldwide QSR IT market that shows that this area of the business has become a major service…

From 'evergreen' refrigerators to teetering table-tamers, innovation everywhere at NRA show

by Cherryh Butler — editor, fcc

The annual National Restaurant Association show in Chicago just wrapped up, but not before wowing visitors and restaurant buyers alike with many dozens of…

Growing reception and use of restaurant self-serve POS

While rugged mobile tablets are making their way into the food services market, one element of the checkout experience that continues to be in demand for…

Check out the two new 'Windows' now open for mobile POS

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A new partnership between Microsoft and PayPal opens the door for PayPal Here to run on any device running Windows 8.1, and Panasonic is releasing a new…

Panasonic bets on growth of drive-thru digital menu boards

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Because of the heavy traffic volume at the drive-thru, Panasonic's Jeff Pinc said the industry is in the beginning stages of wide adoption of outdoor digital…

A confluence of factors pushing digital signage into the mainstream [infographic]

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Such technology decreases a customer's perceived wait time by up to 40 percent.

Panasonic unveils next-gen surveillance camera platform

July 16, 2014

Panasonic has announced the availability of its new 3 Series camera platform. Built on the same UniPhier LSI platform as its flagship 6 Series camera line, …

Millennials coming to expect the interaction that digital menu boards bring

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Industry insiders expect indoor digital menu boards to be standard in three to five years, and drive-thru in five to 10 years.

Panasonic, indoorDIRECT partnership adds TV systems to QSRs

June 6, 2011

Panasonic Solutions Company has partnered with indoorDIRECT to create an in-store television system for quick-service restaurants.