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If a thief steals your credit card data, expect to be out at least $80,000, estimates cyber-security firm ANXeBusiness Corp. in Southfield, Michigan. “Oftentimes, these restaurants feel like they’re being victimized a second time,” says Atlanta hospitality lawyer Charles Hoff, who counsels breached restaurants.

The restaurant industry’s shift to mobile technology was reflected on the show floor of this year’s NRA conference, with exhibitors showcasing the latest apps for everything from customer loyalty programs to systems for online ordering, labor scheduling, payments, and guest entertainment.

The conundrum facing operators is to go with new, used or both. Budget, needs and anticipated usage are the major considerations.