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McDonald's begins pay-ahead tests

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 15, 2017

Preparation of orders placed through mobile devices will begin when the system detects the patrons premise on site. The guest will be given a choice of how they want to pick up the order.

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RB's Tech Accelerator of the Year honor goes to a surprising party

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 18, 2017

The recognition of the industry's boldest user of technology was bestowed on a college operation rather than a conventional restaurant.

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Robots bring precision as they remove labor from LSR kitchens

By Mary Chapman on Dec. 20, 2017

Aimed to drive efficiency, cost cutting or just novelty, robotics are helping operators automate simple tasks.

Suggestive selling in restaurants

By Bill Main on Aug. 19, 1999

The sales trainee was trying to explain his failure. "You know," he said to his manager, "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink."

Taking the mystery out of olive oil

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 14, 2006

Like wine, no two olive oils are exactly alike. Each oil is distinct, a unique product of soil, climate, olive type (there are at least 60 varieties of olives) and processing method. And like wine, olive oil is a changing, “living food."

New and improved

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 15, 2006

As the calendar flips from 2006 to 2007, gazing into the proverbial crystal ball becomes an increasingly popular activity.

High tech takes on big labor

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 07, 2007

Stuff you can use right now to ease your workforce woes.

Water Purification Systems: A Clean Drink

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 01, 2008

Water—whether it’s used in your equipment or served to your patrons—is vitally important to your operation. Today, being “water wise” means using...

Growing pains

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 01, 2010

With the push by health advocates, the government and produce associations to get more vegetables and fruit on menus, restaurants face several challenges...

The Week in Ideas, June 3, 2011

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 03, 2011

This week in ideas leaned heavily toward the high-tech, with social media, online games and ordering via apps. It also brought a DIY restaurant reality show and a couple of really dumb ideas.

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