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On The Border reports a data breach

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 02, 2019

Patrons of company stores in 27 states may have had personal data stolen, the chain warned.

Operations

McDonald’s buys some renewable energy

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2019

The company is making an investment in solar and wind power as it works to reduce its carbon footprint.

Operations

8 stunners from the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2019

Amid talk of delivery, ghost kitchens and a worldwide shortage of restaurant talent, speakers and attendees aired a few surprises. Here’s a sampling.

Financing

Want sales? Get your digital house in order

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 01, 2019

Wingstop and Chipotle both proved that online orders can move the needle in the fast-food business, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Cybersecurity requires the right partner

Sponsored content from our partner PDQ POS on Nov. 01, 2019

Cybersecurity is an ongoing challenge for restaurants. Operators who do not prioritize security risk their valuable information that is likely to get hacked.

Financing

Artificial intelligence takes hold at U.S. restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 01, 2019

Machines are doing a lot more work at chains such as McDonald’s, Starbucks and Taco Bell, and there’s evidence it’s working.

Operations

BJ’s Restaurants plans to try beer subscriptions

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 25, 2019

The venture was one of several sales-boosting initiatives outlined by the casual chain after posting a slip in comps and profits for Q3. Also on tap: Tableside ordering via cell phone.

Technology

What restaurants need to know about data security and cybersecurity

Sponsored content from our partner PDQ POS on Oct. 24, 2019

Data protection is paramount to upholding a restaurant’s most important assets. How much do they know about the products/services their security vendor provides?

Technology

Two ways delivery tech is evolving to help restaurants

Sponsored content from our partner Uber Eats on Oct. 24, 2019

Certain third parties that provide online delivery platforms are giving chains the option to offer consumers the chance to order directly through their app.

Financing

McDonald’s plots its tech future

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 23, 2019

The burger giant is spending big to dramatically change how it interacts with customers, but Wall Street is skeptical of the cost.

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