Winners of the third annual Self-Service Innovation Awards accepted their plaques during the Self-Service Innovation Summit in Hollywood, Florida. For the third straight year, the Self-Service Innovation Awards honored the products that earned top honors for self service excellence during the Self-Service Innovation Summit. Networld Media Group, host of the event, honored six winners during a […]
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For many, December signals the start of holiday shopping and wrapping, but at FastCasual, it’s nomination season for the annual Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers. As always, the Top 100 recognizes the top 75 brands as well as 25 executives leading the fast casual restaurant industry, recognizing growth and sales accomplishments and honoring menu […]
As businesses and organizations work to extend their customer reach, 5G offers innovative opportunities previously unattainable with wired or other types of connections. During the Self-Service Innovation Summit this week in Hollywood, Florida, attendees will have a chance to learn how companies are using 5G to transform their business and lead their competition in a “Lunch and […]
We have some good news for pizza operators, franchisees and executives of pizza restaurant brands who need a little time to nominate themselves for the inaugural Pizza Top 100 Movers & Shakers. We’ve extended the deadline to Dec. 16, so you have an extra week to complete your nominations by clicking here. Winners will be notified next […]
Kiosks have been around for decades, but a variety of industries are embracing them now more than ever. Brands and retailers are finding that self-service kiosks offer an effective and efficient way to improve the customer experience for a variety of products. Some of those retailers will discuss why they’ve turned to kiosks and how […]
A host of new technologies — artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning and other technologies — offer convenience services operators new tools to improve operational efficiencies as well as the customer experience. While innovation brings new opportunities, identifying what technologies to add and when to introduce them has become more challenging than ever. Operators must […]
The Self-Service Innovation Awards will be presented on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. at the Self-Service Innovation Summit. For the third straight year, the Self-Service Innovation Summit will honor products and companies that have excelled in improving the self-service experience. The annual Self-Service Innovation Awards are a highlight of the Summit, which will be Dec. 14-16 […]
Keeping up with all the new capabilities that technology can offer vending and related services has become one of the biggest challenges for companies active in convenience services. Which of today’s up-and-coming innovations — such as artificial intelligence, computer vision, biometric identity verification, machine learning, virtual reality, augmented reality, cryptocurrency — have proven to boost […]
This special report from Pizza Marketplace will shine a spotlight on the pizza brands and executives of pizza brands that are shaping the future of the pizza segment. Nominations are now open and close Dec. 9. Calling all pizza brand operators, franchisees and executives! Pizza Marketplace is honoring the brands and executives shaping the future […]
S.G. Ellison, president of Diversified Restaurant Group, a Taco Bell and Arby’s franchisee, spoke about how both companies innovate at the #QSRNext event hosted by Networld Media Group and sponsored by Leasecake. Diversified Restaurant Group, a franchisee of 300 Taco Bell restaurants and 29 Arby’s, is among the top innovators for both brands. Helmed by […]
