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In today's fast-paced food service and restaurant environments, digital signage is no longer a luxury – it's a necessity. From showcasing daily specials and displaying crucial nutritional information, dynamic displays are crucial for engaging customers, simple operations, and driving higher tickets. From large food service providers like Chartwells, to fast casual restaurant brands, many marketing and design leaders have turned to accessible tools like Canva. Canva allows them to creat …

Last week, Industry Now hosted the QSR Digital Transformation Summit in Chicago, IL. Leaders from all over the country made the trek to Chicago to not only exchange insights on transforming their restaurants with digital tools, but to personally share what has and hasn’t worked for them. This was a critical event for Wand Digital, with our leadership in attendance, and providing all the digital signage and touch screens throughout the venue. It was an incredible opportunity to connect …

Ashbourne Farms, a multi-generational family farm nestled in La Grange, KY, has gracefully evolved into a premier venue for unique events and experiences. Part of their extended family is Haymarket at River Road, located in Louisville. Haymarket offers a distinctive "farm to table" experience, showcasing fresh produce, farm-raised meats directly from Ashbourne Farms, and an array of signature prepared foods. In 2024 when the Ohio River flooded, Haymarket was forced to close its doors to cust …

New York City, a melting pot of cultures and culinary experiences, recently welcomed an exciting new concept from Go-To Foods Franchisee Padam Bajaj. This isn’t just another single-brand opening; it is a tri-brand location featuring offerings from Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon and Carvel. This grand opening emphasizes a significant trend in the restaurant industry: the strategic rise of multi-brand locations, a key tactic for businesses aiming to maximize revenue per square foot, parti …

The global economic landscape is constantly shifting, and one of the most significant factors impacting businesses today is the implementation of tariffs. These taxes on imported goods can create ripples throughout supply chains, forcing businesses, particularly those in the restaurant and retail sectors, to re-evaluate their pricing and product strategies. For many, this means navigating fluctuating costs and making rapid adjustments to stay competitive and profitable. One of the big …

For ten years, Carvel's 300+ standalone locations have relied on static menus while their co-branded locations have enjoyed the benefits of digital signage thanks to WAND Digital. The standalone stores have remained unchanged—until now. Get ready for a Carvel experience that's as fresh and innovative as its iconic soft serve! Carvel's parent company, Go-To Foods, is embarking on an exciting journey to reimagine all standalone Carvel locations. Who have they chosen to …

American Airlines has taken a significant step forward in enhancing the guest experience at its exclusive Admiral Clubs by deploying WAND Digital's Smart Labeling Solution. This innovative technology revolutionizes how product information is displayed and managed, ensuring accurate and up-to-date details for every item served Say Goodbye to Paper Labels and Hello to Efficiency Gone are the days of labor-intensive paper label printing and reprinting. With WAND Digital, product informati …

Eden Prairie, MN – 11/11/2024 – WAND Digital, a leading provider of digital signage, is proud to announce a new partnership with Port of Subs, a renowned restaurant chain. This collaboration aims to accelerate Port of Subs’ digital transformation and support their expansion across the country.As part of this partnership, WAND will be providing Digital Signage to enable Port of Subs to utilize digital advertising screens and menus to promote specific product LTO’s as well as customize regio …

Eden Prairie, MN – 9/12/2024 – Papa Murphy’s, a leading take-and-bake pizza chain, announced a strategic partnership with WAND Digital, a premier provider of digital menu solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance the customer experience, streamline operations, and drive profitability through innovative digital menu technology. WAND recently completed installing its 65th store for Papa Murphy's supporting both NSO and Retrofit projects across the USA.   By leveraging WAND D …

Minneapolis, MN – Mach 1st, 2024 – WAND, a leading provider of integrated digital signage solutions, is thrilled to celebrate the successful installation of its cutting-edge technology across several Caribou Coffee locations across the Twin ities of Minnesota. This marks the unveiling of Caribou Coffee’s inaugural indoor and outdoor digital signage installation, focusing on further enhancing the customer experience with captivating visuals and seamless information delivery.Experience the La …