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Starbucks begins rollout of mobile ordering

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 10, 2015

Patrons in four northwestern states will soon be able to order and pay via smartphone.

Starbucks will conclude mobile ordering, payment rollout this month

 By Kelsey Squire on Sep. 11, 2015

Android users will also gain access to the mobile-ordering feature, which is going nationwide ahead of schedule.

Credit card giant eases EMV liability, adoption

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 17, 2016

Restaurants will no longer have to pay for bogus charges under $25.

McDonald's to switch to table service

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 17, 2016

The option will be expanded from the current 500 restaurants to all 14,200 units in the United States.

Workforce

When to use or lose HR software

By Alaina Lancaster on Mar. 21, 2017

Operators are automating the hiring process without feeling robotic.

Technology

Restaurant tech watch: What’s next?

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 19, 2017

The experts who speculated at FSTEC about restaurant technology's direction definitely saw some curves ahead.

Technology

Burger chain tests facial recognition for ordering and loyalty

By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 20, 2017

CaliBurger says the technology is part of its strategy to compete against Amazon in the digital world.

Protect & Serve

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 01, 2000

For some, restaurant security is a daily concern. Many, however, think about it only when locking up each night.

Operations

Steamers that do their job

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 13, 2006

Interest in healthier eating has boosted the use of steamers, but memories of water-related problems and dependability issues still dog the category. In response, manufacturers have come up with clever variations for generating steam and regulating temperature and pressure.

Green grows

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 15, 2006

Environmental concerns will exert a bigger force in food processing and packaging as players in the supply chain strive to become more energy-efficient and eco-friendly.

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