QSR digital signage strategy: Brand news under wraps, or resource, mostly untapped?

Are QSRs really mining all the potential proverbial "gold" that digital signage can yield when used to its maximum effect? The answer to that remains unclear…

Meet 'Alfred,' a QSR robot that fits existing kitchens, recipes

March 5, 2020

There's a new player in the robotic kitchen market and it not only has a lot of hefty flexible arms, but just got a nice hunk of cash according to its maker…

Taco Bell to test restaurant re-dos centered on socializing, tech, games

March 5, 2020

Taco Bell is going to test converting some of its locations into what the brand has dubbed "fast social" restaurants that use tech and other systems to make…

Taco Bell launches 'Veggie Mode' to simplify kiosk vegetarian ordering

March 3, 2020

Taco Bell said today that beginning March 12, it will add a "Veggie Mode" feature that once again plays up the brand's established connection with vegetarian…

Oracle tech aims to help restaurants, food trucks boost agility, reliability

March 3, 2020

Oracle's new Micros Workstation 625 and 655 POS systems aim to help eateries and food trucks speed up the ordering process and reduce customer wait times.

Why dark kitchens can be bright business moves for QSRs

by Syd Bishop — Content Specialist, QSR Automations

Dark kitchens — a.k.a. virtual, ghost or cloud kitchens — are becoming the new little darling of the restaurant industry. Here are some guidelines on how to…

Kim and Kanye buy KFC chicken using kiosk in Paris

February 21, 2020

Self-order kiosks are now being used by Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. The celebrity couple posted themselves on Instagram buying chicken from a KCF kiosk in…

Challenges Facing Restaurants in 2020

Restaurants are up against more than ever. While margins are as thin as always, labor, food, regulations and competition continue to rise. But restaurants also…

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Buy or Build: A Guide to Avoiding Frankenware

By covering the differences between companies who build through acquisition vs as a holistic product, readers will learn the pros and cons of each, how to spot…

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How QSRs can create ad formulas that change consumer behavior

by Antonio Tomarchio — Founder and CEO, Cuebiq

Determining whether your marketing is actually motivating QSR visits has always been a bit of a muddled mess. But improved AI-powered algorithms can now…

Toast lands $400M in funding

February 14, 2020

Toast, a restaurant management platform in the U.S., today has raised $400 million in its latest round of funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, TPG…

Robotic fast food counter primed to cook, serve up 100 orders an hour

February 12, 2020

A group of companies have worked together to create what they said is the world's first fully automated fast food counter, though there are other robotic…

Choosing the Right POS: Seven Key Questions to Ask

A point of sale (POS) system is a key piece of technology in the successful operation of a fast casual business. While POS solutions have existed for decades…

Leveraging technology to manage restaurant labor costs

Labor can make or break a restaurant, being the one variable that exists in all facets of a restaurant’s core functionality and a top concern among managers…

5 POS Requirements Your RFP Can't Live Without in 2020

The new decade is upon us, which means it’s time to ditch things that no longer serve you. For many enterprise operators that may mean your current POS system.

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5 Ways to Move Beyond Legacy POS to Unified Food Experiences

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First-Gen vs. Next-Gen POS Solutions

First generation cloud POS solutions have failed to deliver a truly integrated omni-channel experience to QSR and Fast Casual operators.

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Networld Media Group acquires Vending Times, names Elliot Maras editor

February 4, 2020

Networld Media Group, the parent company of Digital Signage Today and sister sites, has acquired The Vending Times, a media publisher in the self-service…

JuiceLand deploys tech to cut inventory costs, ease labor pains

February 4, 2020

JuiceLand said today it has deployed food and labor management technology across its 34 stores in an effort to get a better understanding of purchasing and…

How self-service ordering kiosks are transforming QSRs

While the QSR experience is typically quite simple, the introduction of more advanced technology -- namely self-service food ordering kiosks -- over the course…

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