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The latest news and trends in restaurant technology

Restaurant industry urges Congress to close data-breach loopholes

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 14, 2018

Restaurants are among the 15 groups that want banks to have some responsibilities, too.

CaliBurger parent secures $10M for its burger-flipping robot

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 15, 2018

The company hopes to roll out robotic technology to other operators.

Domino's is expanding its self-driving car test

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2018

The pizza chain and Ford are testing self-driving delivery vehicles in Miami.

Applebee's franchisee confirms its POS system was hacked

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2018

The breach involves 167 restaurants.

Starbucks tests digital menu boards

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 09, 2018

The move aims to boost sluggish p.m. sales by promoting select items.

Caliburger’s burger-flipping robot already a flop?

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 12, 2018

CaliBurger’s burger-flipping robot shuts down after one day; employees can’t keep up with robot’s pace, customer demand.

Little Caesars patents a pizza robot

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 16, 2018

The automated assembly system does everything from spreading the dough to adding the pepperoni.

Is technology ready to integrate with catering capabilities?

By Sara Rush Wirth on Mar. 22, 2018

Managing Editor Sara Rush takes a look at the intersection of off-premise and tech.

Are kiosks worth it?

By Bruce Horovitz on Mar. 26, 2018

Digital engagement is driving sales for some.

Panera Bread said to have left customer data compromised for months

By Sara Rush Wirth on Apr. 03, 2018

The chain reportedly sat on information about the web vulnerability, which sources outside the brand say could have exposed the records of millions of customers.

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