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Breakfast Trends in the Restaurant Industry

Americans craving for breakfast items has gripped the restaurant industry. Items such as coffee, donuts, and pancakes have become the growth drivers at many U.S. restaurants. Sales Data from Technomic demonstrates the breakfast trends in the quick service industry. Cafes in particular make up the fastest growing  breakfast segment in the restaurant industry. Breakfast sandwiches […]

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Biggest Attacks Include POS Hacks

Black hat and government backed hackers work endlessly every minute to infiltrate networks. If the targets cyber defense  inadequately protects their network hackers can gain access to millions of consumers valuable information. In most recent news hackers have begun gaining traction, stealing individuals passwords, email addresses, credit card numbers, social security numbers, and so on.

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GMOs: Flaws in America's Food System

Recent food trends have cast unfavorable sentiment towards the food and beverage industry. Genetically Modified Organisms illustrate the flaws in America’s food system. Generally, consumers mistrust GMO produce and its manufacturers, whether their information is accurate or not. Stigma towards GMOs include: 1. Unnaturally modified in labs 2. Consequences of long term use on human

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Impact of Obama's Overtime Pay Proposal

On Monday, President Obama’s proposed a bill increasing the overtime salary threshold. Approximately five million workers would be affected by the increase. The new plan, which Obama announced in a HuffingtonPost blog, will almost double the current threshold from $23,660 to $50,440. Thousands of restaurant employers and workers would be unfavorably affected. Higher cost of

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MasterCard Tests Biometrics to Complete Transactions

In the fall, MasterCard will begin testing biometrics to secure online payments. Customers will be required to hold up their phone and take a picture when completing an online purchase. Various methods of identification will be tested. Director of innovative solutions for combating fraud, Ajay Bhalla,  noted the ensuing generation “is into selfies,”  assuring they

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