# Express Pizza Kiosks Pizza Inn's 'PIE' Provides a Fast, Convenience-Focused Experience By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-12-08 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-inns-pie References: [restaurantmagazine](http://www.restaurantmagazine.com/pizza-inn-gets-in-the-fast-lane-with-express-concept/) & [pizzainn](http://www.pizzainn.com/) Pizza Inn recently announced a new kiosk prototype called '[PIE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-pie-craft-series),' or '[Pizza Inn Express](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-inns)' that is set to offer a more seamless and fast way of picking up a pizza. PIE is set to trialed in a variety of locations, primarily convenience stores, where consumers are already looking for [grab-and-go items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newyork-perfect-cheese-perfect-pizza). Other venues that may be explored by Pizza Inn include airports and entertainment centers. On the PIE kiosk, Bob Bafundo, president of Pizza Inn, says: "It’s a branded concept that’s attractive enough to be the permanent centerpiece in a travel center or airport, yet nimble enough to provide the same benefits traditional operators get from a food truck." Now that PIE has been announced, Pizza Inn reports that it plans to have the first of its prototypes up and running within the next 90 days. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Kiosk Convenience:** Continued development of kiosks designed for convenience could disrupt the fast food industry by decreasing wait times and increasing accessibility in high-traffic locations like airports and entertainment centers. - **Grab-and-go Eating:** Incorporating grab-and-go food options into convenience stores and other non-traditional food outlets could capitalize on consumers' demand for quick and easy meals and result in increased revenue for these businesses. - **Branded Kiosk Concept:** Developing branded kiosk concepts like PIE could allow companies to expand their reach by offering a permanent, recognizable presence in high-traffic areas without the overhead costs of opening a traditional storefront. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food restaurants like Pizza Inn could consider implementing kiosk prototypes like PIE to streamline the ordering process and reduce wait times, potentially attracting customers looking for a more streamlined experience. - **Convenience Stores:** Adding grab-and-go food options like PIE to convenience stores could enhance the shopping experience for time-pressed consumers and potentially increase revenue for these businesses. - **Travel:** Kiosk prototypes like PIE could provide a convenient way for travelers to grab a quick meal or snack in busy places like airports, potentially revolutionizing the food options available in these spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Pizza Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piestro-pod.md) - [To-Go Pizzeria Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-piper-express.md) - [Branded Automated Pizza Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiorno-pizza-vending-machine.md) - [Fast Pizza Restaurant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-inns.md) - [Speedy QSR Pizza Drive-Thrus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hut-lane.md) - [Virtual Pizza Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-piatta.md) - [Pie Crust Pizza Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-indonesia-pizza-pie.md) - [QSR-Operated Pizza Drive-Thrus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-5.md) - [Topping-Filled Pocket-Style Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-pizza-pocket-pie.md)