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Marketing

Another restaurant chain embraces esports as a draw

GameWorks is installing computer terminals within all its fun-and-food branches in a bid for video game fans.

Operations

A familiar credit card gets a new look

Mastercard is dropping its name from charge plates because of increased digital usage and the public’s comfort with emojis and other symbols.

Operations

BJ’s tries prepayment for dine-in orders

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2019

The option is intended to boost traffic.

Technology

Olo gets an $18 million investment

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2019

Funds from Tiger Global Management follows a $40 million round in 2016.

Operations

Calif. eyes bill requiring electronic restaurant receipts

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 08, 2019

Paper versions would be provided only upon request.

Technology

Which restaurant POS system is best? Here’s a ranking

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 04, 2019

New research shows the top choices for restaurants looking to buy a system in 2019, based on their functionality and price.

Financing

Why 2018 was a big year for restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2018

This week’s episode of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," looks back at the year in marketing, technology, food and everything else.

Technology

Dunkin’, Marriott hit by data hackers

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 30, 2018

Dunkin Donuts' situation suggests other restaurant chains could also be affected.

Technology

Eatsa takes its technology to other concepts

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 29, 2018

Demand for the company’s kiosk-based model has soared as takeout and delivery grow more popular.

Operations

5 political developments restaurants need to watch

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 28, 2018

Here’s a primer on the overlooked initiatives that governments and elected officials are considering.