Digital Signage

Starbucks Brews Up New Technology Innovations With Help From Microsoft

Technology innovation is nothing new at Starbucks. The ubiquitous coffee house has a long history of tackling big ideas and forward-thinking solutions across both the digital and non-digital landscape. It has been said that the […]

AI / Robots

McDonald’s Goes Hog Wild on Technology, Acquires AI Company for $300 Million

By Alisha Goldberg, Assistant Editor Increasingly, fast food restaurants are using mobile apps, self-order kiosks, digital signage and various other digital technologies in their incessant quest to attract new customers, drive increased customer loyalty and […]

Restaurant Technology News

Virtual Kitchens Are All the Rage, But Will All of Them Deliver?

By Debbie Carson, Associate Editor The virtual kitchen Keatz, which is actually comprised of nearly a dozen virtual kitchens, is the latest player in this fast-growing category to secure big funding, raising approximately $13.5 million. […]

AI / Robots

Good Times Burgers Deploys the World’s First AI-Enabled Order Taker

By Alisha Goldberg, Assistant Editor “May I take your order?” asks the AI platform. A quick service drive thru restaurant in Denver, Colorado, Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, is proving that a small restaurant […]

Guest Experience Management

Noosh: A Small Restaurant With Big Technology

By Debbie Carson, Associate Editor Noosh, a San Francisco restaurant that just recently opened its doors for business, has already generated a lot of buzz, as much for its Mediterranean-style food and attractive décor as […]

Guest Experience Management

California Pizza Kitchen Upgrades Its Technology-Enabled Loyalty Program

In 1985, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) opened its first restaurant in Beverly Hills and introduced diners to California-style pizza. Today CPK is a global brand serving California cuisine in more than 250 restaurants in 13 […]