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McDonald’s Rolls Out Cash Accepting Kiosks, as Labor Costs Rise

By Bernadette Heier | September 19, 2024

The adoption of kiosks trend continues industry-wide. And now, the Golden Arches have launched cash-accepting kiosks that dispense change.

Nuro Shifts Focus from Delivery Robots to Licensing its Autonomous Tech

By Bernadette Heier | September 19, 2024

Nuro is eyeing both delivery providers and ride-hailing services, as it states its technology has advanced to transport both goods and people.

Chipotle Employs a Robot Called Autocado

By Adam Wahlberg | September 18, 2024

Chipotle steps confidently into an automated future by placing its Autocado robot in one store and its Augmented Makeline in another.

Dlivrd Debuts a Driver App and Takes Ownership of Its Tech Stack

By Adam Wahlberg | September 18, 2024

Dlivrd rolls out its first driver app and feasts on the catering resurgence.

Artisan Studios Wants To Make Your Mobile Ordering Friendly. How? Generative AI

By Adam Wahlberg | September 17, 2024

Artisan Studios has a generative AI platform that can handle all of your menus.

GiftAMeal Feeds Millions with Blend of Giving Back and Marketing for Restaurants

By Bernadette Heier | September 11, 2024

Combining the power of social media and doing good, GiftAMeal is helping restaurants boost business while also giving back to their communities.

Adora POS Teams with ConverseNow for Voice AI Ordering

By Beth Signarovitz | September 11, 2024

ConverseNow, a voice AI technology provider for restaurants, has partnered with Adora POS to streamline the phone ordering process.

Amazon Aims to Grow Grocery Delivery by Targeting Budget Shoppers

By Bernadette Heier | September 11, 2024

Amazon launched a private-label, cheap grocery line, going head-to-head with services like Instacart and value hubs like Walmart and Aldi.

Happy Cashier Survives an Internet Backlash. Can It Survive Kiosks?

By Adam Wahlberg | September 10, 2024

Happy Cashier offers a way for operators to significantly reduce labor costs. But it requires outsourcing jobs overseas.

PizzaForno Brings the First Pizza Vending Machine To California

By Adam Wahlberg | September 6, 2024

PizzaForno is making hot pizza available to Rancho Cordova consumers 24/7 and with no tipping required.