SpacePole Inc. launches indoor, outdoor digital signage enclosures

February 6, 2023

SpacePole Inc., a technology mounting solutions firm, has announced a line of indoor and outdoor digital signage enclosures, according to a press release.

QSR ordering: Millennials, Gen Zers prefer kiosks over in-person

February 3, 2023

The majority of consumers still prefer giving their order to a person at a quick-serve restaurant, but millennials and Gen Zers prefer using a self-order kiosk.

Mexican Pizza returns to Taco Bell Canada for LTO

February 3, 2023

The Mexican Pizza is back at Taco Bell Canada for a limited time beginning Feb. 6, according to a press release.

Chowly acquires Koala

February 1, 2023

Chowly, a restaurant technology company that integrates third-party delivery marketplaces with point-of-sale systems, has acquired Koala, a digital ordering…

US Foods to offer foodservice clients hospitality robots, more

February 1, 2023

US Foods Holding Corp., a wholesale foodservice distributor, has added Bear Robotics and 7shifts technology to its CHECK Business Tools program, according to a…

PPDS unveils ultrabright 4K signage line

February 1, 2023

PPDS, the global distributor of Philips Professional Displays, has unveiled its line of ultrabright 4K signage, the High Bright 4000, according to a press…

KFC installs solar-powered canopy at California location

January 26, 2023

KFC has installed a solar-powered drive-thru canopy at a Bakersfield, California, restaurant, according to a press release.

Palmer Digital helps restaurants, retail stores lean into digital signage

January 23, 2023

Palmer Digital Group, a supplier and installer of kiosks, displays and drive-thru digital menu boards, has launched its QSRWD55 line of store displays to help…

How to build brand momentum, strong culture

January 20, 2023

Building a top-notch brand is key to any restaurant's success. Customers relate to a brand, and it affects how they feel about they experience they have when…

Deliverect integrates with Toast

January 20, 2023

Deliverect, which manages digital orders for restaurants, has joined the Toast Partner Ecosystem to allow its clients restaurants to manage online orders from…

Yum Brands hit with ransomware attack

January 20, 2023

Yum Brands confirmed a data breach earlier this week in a company statement. According to a TechCrunch report, the ransomware attack resulted in stolen company…

ConverseNow teams with Delphi Display on AI drive-thru ordering

January 19, 2023

ConverseNow, a provider of AI-powered voice technology for restaurants, has teamed with Delphi Display Systems Inc., a provider of technology solutions for the…

Partteam & OEMKiosks introduces foodservice software

January 18, 2023

Partteam & OEMKiosks, a kiosk manufacturer based in Portugal, has introduced YCanteen/YSnack software for the foodservice sector to allow users to choose…

PreciTaste launches AI hub to help mid-sized restaurants streamline operations

January 17, 2023

PreciTaste, a provider of smart software automation for restaurant operations management, is launching a line of off-the-shelf products — Prep Assistant…

SoundHound joins Toast Partner Ecosystem

January 11, 2023

SoundHound, a voice AI provider, is joining the Toast Partner Ecosystem.

Acrelec teams with computer vision provider to boost restaurant drive-thru operations

January 6, 2023

Acrelec, a manufacturer of customer experience software and hardware solutions, has teamed with XXII, a computer vision software publishing company, to provide…

Gyro to introduce delivery robot for hotels, restaurants

January 3, 2023

Gyro, a provider of sense and motion control mobility products, has introduced its Distribution Robot to provide 24/7 delivery of room services in hotels and…

Restaurant experts weigh in on 2023 trends

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

December 29, 2022

We talked to several restaurant experts to learn what's in store for the industry in 2023.

McDonald’s tests restaurant delivering orders via conveyor

December 28, 2022

McDonald's has installed a test restaurant located outside Fort Worth, Texas that allows customers to receive orders in their cars from a food and beverage…

Krispy Kreme to push toward automation to ease labor pinch

December 27, 2022

After Krispy Kreme became public again a year and a half ago after being taken private by JAB Holding Co. in 2016, the brand hopes to cut debt, improve…