Hyphen secures $25M in series B funding to scale automated makelines

August 13, 2025

Hyphen, a foodservice technology company, has secured $25 million in Series B funding to scale its Automated Makeline, a platform for automated meal production.

Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI

Labor is your most significant controllable cost—but leveraging labor as a growth driver is more complex than ever. Enter labor forecasting 2.0: an AI-driven…

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Fusian sushi rolls out success with strategic automation and a human touch

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Fusian's approach to automation is distinctive in its focus on enhancing, rather than replacing, the human element of the dining experience.

Donatos taps Appetronix for first fully automated pizza kitchen

June 13, 2025

Donatos Pizza has tapped Appetronix, a foodtech company specializing in the development and design of autonomous robotic solutions for commercial restaurant…

Donatos Pizza to launch fully autonomous restaurant at Columbus Airport

May 27, 2025

Donatos Pizza will launch its first fully autonomous pizza restaurant this June at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Robot-run burger restaurant promises 27-second meal service

May 7, 2025

A restaurant called Burgerbots has opened in Los Gatos, California, utilizing robots to assemble burgers in just 27 seconds, according to a New York Post…

Cartwheel, MonkeyMedia integrating to deliver automated catering operations

May 2, 2025

Restaurants may now streamline and automate their catering delivery operations, thanks to a partnership with delivery management platform Cartwheel and…

AI-powered coffee kiosk aims to redefine vending

April 17, 2025

CERĒS Robo Coffee Shop, a smart kiosk utilizing artificial intelligence to prepare specialty coffee beverages, has been introduced as a potential evolution of…

Harnessing the Combined Power of Mobile Apps and Kiosks for QSRs

While self-service programs offer countless advantages for quick service restaurants (QSR), it’s no secret they can be a costly investment up front. As a…

Kura Sushi launches limited-time 'Kura Reserve' platform

April 11, 2025

Kura Sushi USA Inc., known for its revolving sushi bars and technology-driven dining, has introduced Kura Reserve, a limited-time platform featuring premium…

Artly AI debuts upgraded robotic hand for Barista Bot

March 18, 2025

Artly AI, an AI robotics company specializing in service industry automation, has showcased its robotic hand upgrade for its Barista Bot at the Nvidia GPU…

Comcast Smart Solutions partners with Rivalry Tech, LetzChat to expand digital signage

December 25, 2024

Comcast Smart Solutions has partnered with Rivalry Tech and LetzChat to expand its digital signage presence in healthcare, hospitality, QSR and sports venue…

Voice AI leads AI race, bringing opportunities, challenges

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

At this year’s Self-Service Innovation Summit, hosted by Networld Media Group in Tampa from December 9-11, I had a chance to sit in on the "Thought leader…

California Fish Grill adopts Epson OmniLink TM-L100 for liner-free labeling

October 24, 2024

California Fish Grill, a fast-casual restaurant, has adopted Epson's OmniLink TM-L100 liner-free compatible thermal label printer.

Five Considerations for Building a Direct View LED Video Wall

The evolution of signage has enabled deployers to anchor top-of-the-line, high-definition screens – both tiny and massive – in virtually any space imaginable.

Gong cha shares how self service kiosks enhance Gen Z customer experience

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

In the inaugural episode of the Automation and Self-Service Podcast, Rebecca Kahn of Gong cha shares insight on how Gen Z customers interact with kiosks for a…

ICX Summit: Customer feedback paramount to brands' success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Customer feedback is crucial for retail and restaurant success, driving improvements in products and services based on customer preferences. Learn innovative…

ICX Summit: Brand leaders to share e-commerce excellence insight

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

E-commerce leaders will discuss creating seamless customer experiences at the upcoming Interactive Customer Experience Summit being held in Charlotte, North…

Up, Up and Away! OEMs are Now Capitalizing on Kiosks - but it’s Only Just the Start

It’s no secret that business has boomed for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) who’ve embraced the opportunities presented by kiosks of all shapes and…

When Raising Prices Isn’t Cutting It... How AI Automation Cuts Costs & Customer Complaints

This webinar will highlight how AI-driven task management can lead to labor retention, food waste reduction, and better service - all contributing to better…