Bitcoin and cryptocurrency continue to expand, with more consumers adopting it and more retailers accepting it. Does cryptocurrency offer opportunities for your business? Is it time to add crypto acceptance to vending machines, kiosks and ATMs? A panel of experts will share their insights on this important issue during the Self-Service Innovation Summit, Dec. 14-16 in […]

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FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn and CMO Thayer Wiederhorn, who have acquired several brands over the past few years, will discuss the strategies behind the rapid growth as well as what’s next. Growth is the goal of many brands, but expanding strategically takes planning, patience and proper integration. And sometimes, it takes a little negotiating. […]

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The Self-Service Innovation Summit has extended the deadline for the Self-Service Innovation Awards to Friday, Oct. 8. The awards honor the most innovative use of kiosks, vending machines and facilities for adapting to the new normalcy of COVID-19 and its aftermath. Nominations will be accepted in the following categories: Innovation of the Year (B2B). Innovation of […]

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Susan Carroll-Boser, vice president of technology at White Castle, and Stratis Morfogen, co-founder of Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, will discuss contactless service options at the #QSRNext virtual event Nov. 9. More consumers than ever are looking for ways to buy and pay for their items with little to no contact thanks in part to the COVID-19 […]

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Amy Alarcon, vice president of culinary innovation at Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, and John Li, vice president of culinary innovation of Wendy’s, will discuss how to keep menus modern at the #QSRNext virtual event on Nov. 9. Keeping up with customers’ changing desires for innovative menu options is a challenge for most restaurants, including large QSRs […]

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Under Armour’s John Ludlow brings his omni-channel retail experience and insights to the Interactive Customer Experience Association’s advisory board. Alongside other advisory board members, Mr. Ludlow will highlight CX trends and help define the future of customer experience and the ICX Association. Under Armour, a leading retailer and consumer goods brand, has been represented within […]

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Self-service technologies continue to advance at a fast pace, creating more ways for brands, retailers and service providers to better engage with customers. The Self-Service Innovation Summit, being held Dec. 14-16 in Hollywood, Florida, is addressing the expanding self-service opportunities in a panel session, “New Self-Service Technologies for a Changing World,” at 10 a.m. on Dec. […]

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Two industry executives will discuss the rise of ghost kitchens at the #QSRNext event Nov. 9. The one-day workshop is free for attendees. Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com and the producers of the Fast Casual Executive Summit — have […]

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The winners of the Bank Customer Experience Awards were officially announced at the awards show during the Bank Customer Experience Summit, held in Chicago from Sept. 13 to 15. These awards honor innovators in the financial industry that deliver innovative customer experiences. The winners of the Bank Customer Experience Awards were officially announced at the awards show […]

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The closing keynote at the Bank Customer Experience Summit, held in Chicago from Sept. 13 to 15, will address how banks can take on digital challengers in the space of digital banking. Alex Sion, head of D10X, global consumer banking at Citi Ventures, will deliver the keynote, entitled “Challenging the challengers: How incumbents can succeed […]

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