Report: The display market set to reach $20 billion by 2024

March 21, 2018

Restaurant usage is helping to drive the overall display market to what is expected to be about $20 billion by 2024, according to a report by Global Market…

Long John Silvers reborn this year for Feb. 14 Lent start

February 6, 2018

In last year's pre-Easter period, known to most Christians as Lent, seafood QSR Long John Silver's reported that it sold more than 2 million pounds of fish and…

Dunkin' Donuts new concept store: Just call it Dunkin'

January 16, 2018

The site of Dunkin' Donuts' first store 68 years ago today became the site of its newest "next generation concept store" on Washington Street in Quincy…

Taco Bell joins with franchisees for "aggressive" digital access growth

December 15, 2017

Taco Bell and its franchisees announced that they're jointly funding a customer-facing tech initiative to bring self-serve kiosks into stores, provide faster…

'Is McDonald's following me?' Recent campaign may have some wondering

November 15, 2017

Many consumers driving along highways in the 10 cities where McDonald's recently launched its digital billboard campaign are likely still scratching their…

Long John Silver's to deliver 'drive thru of the future' with outdoor digital signage

November 10, 2017

Long John Silver's plans to upgrade its drive thrus with outdoor digital menu boards. The QSR partnered with Allure, a division of Christie Digital Systems…

Dec. 5 webinar: How to Evaluate Digital Menu Solutions

October 19, 2017

Digital menus offer all kinds of perks for restaurateurs and their customers, but with the breakneck speed of technological change, it's tough to make…

Subway adds touchscreen kiosks and mobile app to improve sales

June 16, 2017

Subway is introducing touchscreen ordering kiosks and a new mobile app in an effort to catch up with competitors like Panera Bread that have credited…

Subway flaunts hot new 'bot'

April 18, 2017

Subway restaurants — all 26,500 of them in the U.S. — has launched a bot for Facebook Messenger that will take customers' orders. 

New tech finds, funnels real-time restaurants digital sign content

April 11, 2017

Allure is debuting an advanced content automation technology for digital signs and other devices used in the fast food and fast casual sectors. Allure…

Krystal's new look puts 'round-the-clock' service up front

April 5, 2017

Krystal today opened the first location featuring its new store design, as well as a frozen treat lineup that includes new additions such as hand-spun…

QikServe unveils kiosk ordering solution for hospitality sector

March 23, 2017

QikServe, a multichannel ordering and payment specialist, has rolled out a new solution for hospitality businesses that are looking to implement kiosk-based…

Wendy's opens up shop in Brazil with NCR digital signage

November 4, 2016

The Wendy's Company recently opened its first two locations in Brazil in the city of São Paulo. The restaurant chain teamed up with NCR to provide digital…

Webinar: Testing digital signage systems for maximum results

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

October 27, 2016

Few restaurateurs have spare cash to risk installing digital signage without taking some time to test the technology in its various forms, locations and uses…

Long John Silver's launches digital campaign

August 18, 2016

Long John Silver's this week debuted a new campaign using a variety of online channels, according to a company press release. The campaign revolves around a…

Stratacache inks acquisition of Vertigo QSR digital boards

July 31, 2016

Digital signage company Stratacache has acquired the Vertigo QSR Outdoor Digital Menu product line from Civiq Smartscapes. The company is using this…

French kiosk company acquires HyperActive Technologies

June 9, 2016

French kiosk company Acrelec Group has acquired HyperActive Technologies, a supplier of digital displays and other outdoor tools for fast casual and quick…

Krystal launches rebranding efforts

May 25, 2016

The Krystal Company, an 80-year-old chain, has begun a brand refresh with its stores in Augusta, Georgia.

Free webinar: McAlister's marketing exec dishes on posting nutritional info

April 22, 2016

McAlister's Deli recently took on the challenge of displaying nutritional info in its restaurants even though the government recently pushed back the deadline…

Webinar registration open: 'How to be FDA Calorie Compliant and Still Create Killer Menu Boards'

April 21, 2016

Jessica Osborne, senior brand marketing manager of McAlister's Deli, Chuck Gehman, VP of product management, and Bill Gilmore, creative content director, both…