Robotic Restaurant Kiosks Purpose-Built Cool new concept, deployed, for robotic restaurants for restaurant automation. As far as kiosks goes this project somehow weaves in the older conventional “kiosk definition”. Maybe the grain bowls are Turkish in origin. It definitely brings to mind the RMU or Remote Merchandising Unit. And not unlike a Ghost Kitchen albeit one out in… Read More »
Amazon Go & Starbucks Cashierless Store NY From CNBC Nov2021 In Brief Coffee is just one deliverable. A complete range of other “related” goods such as protein bars, chewing gum, salads and sandwiches available Stores like these will have longer hours. That counts. Decor set for solo workers but also group meetings Key Points Starbucks is opening… Read More »
IoT Market Research Predictions 2021 Great report from Kinsey listing markets for IoT. It’s hard to argue with RFID checkout and self-checkout payment is growing leaps and bounds. The old stand at cashier model is at or past the tipping point. They point to cost reductions in the store. Key point for us — Adoption of self-checkout use… Read More »
Ghost Kitchens Kickoff for Inspire Brands From NRN Joanna Fantozzi | Nov 10, 2021 Inspire Brands announced Wednesday the opening of its first ghost kitchen. Alliance Kitchen, which is located in Atlanta, will deliver food from five of Inspire’s major brands: Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John’s, Sonic and Rusty Taco (not Dunkin’, however). Alliance Kitchen’s offerings will be available… Read More »
EV Charging Stations and Drive Thru Customers Article from Fast Casual Oct 2021 Three chief benefits QSRs should be aware of if they decide to adopt electric vehicle charging are: ease and cost of deployment; revenue opportunities and brand loyalty. Arcady Sosinov, founder and CEO of FreeWire Technologies, explains how adding EV charging to your operations can be… Read More »
Panasonic Smart Food Lockers From BusinessWire Oct 2021 PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As college campuses modify operations in response to the ongoing pandemic, Transact, the leader in innovative credential and payment solutions for a connected campus, continues to develop and release technology solutions to benefit students, faculty and staff members’ health and safety. Today Transact announced three new software integrations with Apex… Read More »
Digital Menu Board News From CNBC Sep 2021 Latest study numbers show that Drive Thrus are getting slower and they are getting less accurate. The pandemic has juggled the longer and shorter menu offerings that restaurants offer and the degree of customization. Much easier to go inside to a McDonalds for example and order a hamburger specifically the… Read More »
Grocery News – Schnucks Adds AI Robots and Digital Storytelling Couple of news items from Progressive Grocer today August 31, 2021 — Digital Storytelling — Partnership with Looma will connect consumers to people and stories behind products — Marian Zboraj Digital Editor Every bottle tells a story, and retail tech startup Looma is making sure that in-store Schnucks… Read More »
From Dallas News August 2021 Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Delivers automat dining to Dallas In Brief: Combination automatic self-service ordering + lockers (temp controlled) Couple of kiosks + wall of lockers Vimeo Video of process Franchise opportunities Very nice press coverage Wonderful history of the automat Food looks great! Please come to Denver! Excerpt: If you’re unfamiliar with the… Read More »
In-Store Cash Bill Payment News From PaymentsDive New angle by InComm leveraging their networks to rope in the underbanked and unbanked. The numbers from the FDIC based on 2019 survey data details around 22 million in that under and not banked demographic. Interesting 2021 data statistics showing countries and their rates of unbanked. Vietnam for example almost 70%… Read More »
