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Tech outages at Panera and McDonald's show the perils of digitization

Tech Check: As the industry gets more high-tech, crashes and cyberattacks will become more common. Restaurants should be taking steps to manage their risks.

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One big post-pandemic change at restaurants: More people are dining alone

The Bottom Line: As off-premises sales at restaurants have taken off over the past five years, more consumers are eating alone, and often in their cars. What is the impact on the industry?

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On Wall Street, investors bet on fast food

The Bottom Line: Restaurant stocks have taken a big hit this year, along with most of Wall Street, brought on by economic uncertainty and the threat of tariffs. Large, quick-service companies are the exception.

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In appreciation of Junior Bridgeman

The Bottom Line: The basketball star made a fortune operating Wendy’s and Chili’s restaurants and paved the way for generations of athletes to preserve their earnings.