QSR, fast casual menuboards study reveals big areas for improvement

November 27, 2019

 When it comes to QSR menu boards, customers have some very definite opinions about what they like and don't, but now a large national survey of those…

Pizza Hut, Subway offer put a pungent spin on seasonal scents

November 18, 2019

Seems a bit counter-intuitive as we enter the season of copious amounts of kisses and hugs, but at least two brands are making garlic the darlin' of the…

Digital Signage & the Internet of Things

Digital displays are no longer the passive carriers of content. IoT devices are allowing displays to make content decisions in real time, while providing…

When digital menu content distracts from the goal

From menu animations that flash by at the speed of light, to the laborious customer experience of printed menus, there's got to be a better way.

Why Self-Order Kiosks aren’t Job-Killers

Instead of being a way to reduce the need for hourly workers, self-order kiosks can drive a need for more workers thanks to increased sales.

McDonald's adds to tech arsenal with conversational tech acquisition

September 10, 2019

McDonald's Corporation said today it will acquire voice-based conversational tech company, Apprente, adding to its growing toolkit of customer-facing tech…

QSR market to grow at 6.5% CAGR by 2026

September 3, 2019

Globally, the QSR ecosystem market is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5% according to a report from Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt.

Blocking 'fake,' unsafe foods with blockchain

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

From fake honeybee honey to food safety issues, QSRs need an ally in their fight against potentially brand-busting threats. Enter blockchain, a supply chain's…

Expanding the Brick-and-Mortar Footprint with Kiosks and Automated Retail

Interactive kiosks and automated vending solutions are driving the future of retail, and connectivity is the fuel making it happen.

Coke, Omnivore launching restaurant digital marketplace covering apps to third-party delivery

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

June 25, 2019

Coca-Cola North America is making a big move into foodservice tech this fall when the company said it will launch a digital marketplace that can connect…

Making menu boards pay big QSR dividends

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Spend more on menu boards? QSR operators might like to do that, but doubt that it will pay off enough in this super-competitive, squeaky tight margin market.

Krispy Kreme to 'do' doughnuts in Times Square

June 12, 2019

Early next year, Krispy Kreme said it will open a Time Square Flagship location that the brand calls a "first-of-its-kind" store, anticipated to "serve more…

QSR digital signage dollar-savers

A limited budget doesn't have to limit the impact of your QSR's digital signage. Follow these guides to save big bucks on your signage, even as you amp up its…

LSI Industries debuts digital signage solution with Samsung

May 22, 2019

LSI Industries Inc. recently debuted its digital signage solution, created through a partnership with Samsung. The product uses a system-on-chip technology…

Restaurant franchisor Famous Brands selects Moving Tactics for menu boards

May 21, 2019

Famous Brands, a Johannesburg, South Africa-based QSR and casual dining restaurant franchisor, has selected Moving Tactics to supply digital menu boards.

Doing the digital advertising dance: 3 brands talk about getting in step

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Top executives from Your Pie, Fazoli's and Wings Etc. recently shared their challenges and successes in keeping up with the rate of change in digital…

Subway names former Land O' Lakes tech exec as CIO

April 9, 2019

Subway Restaurants has named former Land O' Lakes technology executive, Mike Macrie, as its CIO, a news release said. 

Samsung, Rally's webinar to address building a digital and mobile QSR experience

April 4, 2019

Digital Signage Today will host a free live webinar on how to build a mobile and digital restaurant experience on April 18 at 2:00 p.m. EST. The webinar will…

McDonald's drive-thrus to get more 'suggestive' with major tech acquisition

March 26, 2019

Expect many more drive-thru menu suggestions at McDonald's after it buys the tech-based personalization company, Dynamic Yield, to use the company's core…

Restaurant tech experts: Tech is pushing QSRs 'away from counter,' toward collaboration

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

Restaurant tech experts at Omnivore, Rosnet, Givex and Kallpod tell QSR leaders what to watch when it comes to technology investment.