Today, CEFCO Convenience Stores launched new self-ordering technology in two of its Temple, Texas CEFCO Kitchen locations. The self-service solution includes software company, Reji, LLC, and is deployed on the Austin free-standing kiosk from Olea Kiosks, Inc. Both stores feature CEFCO Kitchen’s new menu lines, including made-to-order Mac & Cheese Bowls, Sandwiches, Grilled Cheeses, and new breakfast offerings to complement their existing lineup…
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The next thing to shake up both the fast food and QSR industries will be drive-thru kiosks. Self-service has long been on the minds of restaurateurs, not just because of its ability to control labor costs, but also because of its efficient nature, more accurate order entry, and the ability to increase sales. By design, drive-thru kiosks will be one of the most…
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Denver Broncos Self-Order Kiosk DENVER — The Denver Broncos, in conjunction with Aramark, formally unveiled concessions improvements at Empower Field at Mile High. They released a nice video going thru the various changes. The key changes are to increase speed of service. In the video you can see Aramark highlighting the self-order stations from Appetize (made by Olea Kiosks). “Empower Field at Mile…
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A host of new technologies are on the horizon for the QSR industry. For many of them, a self-order kiosk will serve as their foundation. Quick-service restaurants have long had a reputation for being innovators when it comes to technology. In the early days of modern foodservice, QSRs were among the first to incorporate features such as drive-thru speaker system and cooking timers….
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Kiosks are quickly becoming an integral part of the QSR and fast-casual space. Here are some factors to consider when planning for a self-order solution. The 99th annual National Restaurant Association trade show wrapped up its four-day run May 22, but one of the hottest topics of the event wasn’t food. It was technology. Mobile order and pay garnered quite a bit of…
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Happy days for Happy Meals are here again.
In fact, not only is McDonald’s rebounding nicely, the news is good for competitors as well. One report predicts QSR and fast casual brands combined will super-size by 5 percent compared to last year’s numbers, ringing up a juicy $233 billion in sales in 2017. As CEOs exhale a sigh of relief and let their belts out a notch, many are turning to self-service restaurant kiosks to help sustain the growth, trying to satisfy the growing customer appetite for digital, customizable and efficient service.
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