Where’s the stimulus bill for small and midsize businesses?

by George Sarantopoulos — President, Access One ATM

Despite numerous proposals under consideration for a second stimulus bill, the one thing missing is the small and midsize business owner, who doesn't have the…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: 365 Retail Markets

SILVER SPONSOR 365 Retail Markets is the global self-service convenience technology leader, who partners with the top foodservice operators to help facilitate…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Kioware

GOLD SPONSOR KioWare Kiosk System Software is located in York, Pennsylvania, specializing in kiosk lockdown and management solutions. KioWare's response to the…

Top coffee trends for 2020

by Christine Potts — Senior Editor, WebstaurantStore

Coffee tastes have changed significantly in recent years, and convenience services operators need to understand the wide variety of products today's coffee…

The ‘new normal’: a revolution in sanitation and frictionless interaction

by Kevin Williams

A host of technologies have emerged in the location based entertainment world in the post pandemic era to improve sanitation and guest interaction.

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Carts Blanche

AWARD SPONSOR Carts Blanche, LLC, "VendaCarts" mobile automated retail trailers roll robotic convenience into thousands of untapped marketspaces where people…

Is a 'ghost' restaurant right for your business?

by Christine Potts — Senior Editor, WebstaurantStore

Virtual restaurants offer the advantages of allowing flexiblee menus, a modest financial investment compared to other foodservice options, and more…

Are you prepared for a possible 2nd COVID-19 wave?

by Patrick Hardy

Convenience services operators will need to apply a measured approach to both disaster preparedness and recovery with the likely prospect of a second wave of…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: LightSpeed Automation

SILVER SPONSOR LightSpeed is a leader in warehouse automation. From order picking to inventory management our solutions are affordable, simple to implement…

Keep cool (literally) during COVID-19; refrigeration and freezer food safety tips

by Julian Attree

Refrigeration and freezer food safety tips for micro markets in the COVID-19 era: sanitation, cleaning and maintenance.

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Zebra Technologies

GOLD SPONSOR Zebra's self-service kiosk solutions give customers seamless technology while providing guaranteed security and a long life-cycle they can count…

How to cut FEC costs without reducing staff

by Sara Paz

Before taking drastic measures to cut costs, a family entertainment center should explore every avenue that enables it to retain talent. A veteran offers some…

Cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting: What’s the difference?

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Whether you stay on top of your cleaning by using a cleaning checklist or schedule, ensuring that your equipment is cleaned regularly can help keep your staff…

Are you ready for the esports revolution?

by Kevin Williams

Even during COVID-19 lockdown, and in some cases because of it, the investment in esports continued to see high profile development in Japan, America and…

How to stay in touch with clients during the pandemic

by Amanda Puppo — CEO, MarketReach Inc.

During the pandemic, It is more important than ever to stay in touch with your customers that may have put spend on hold, or reduced, during this time.

FECs: Will you be ready for your customers?

by Sara Paz

When businesses reopen, your consumers will be coming out in a massive roar, and you want to focus on plans that will draw customers to your business. Will…

'No-touch': vending's coming change

by Paresh Patel

We, as an industry, must offer an option that eliminates any contact with the machine in order to create a safe and truly touch-free vending transaction.

Location based entertainment stays relevant with ‘escape rooms’ during COVID-19

by Kevin Williams

Location based entertainment operators are turning to 'remote escape rooms' also known as 'live video escape rooms' to engage customers during the pandemic.

NAMA’s move to DC signals shifting political winds

by Tim Sanford

In today's telecommunications centered world, the physical location of an association headquarters is less important than it was in 1936 or even 1967. But…

Will COVID-19 redefine convenience services?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Convenience services operators must use the present downtime to get up to speed on the safety tools they can use to allow customer locations to reopen under…