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Customers want to make their orders and have their food delivered as fast as possible. For some of the major fast-food establishments, the self-service kiosk has become the norm to meet the increasing customer demands. Restaurant kiosks are becoming normal among fast-casual restaurants and quick-service restaurant chains.
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