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technology1 year ago•1 min saved

"Global IT Failure Disrupts McDonald's Restaurants Worldwide"

McDonald's is experiencing global IT outages affecting its restaurants worldwide, including in the USA, Japan, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Italy, New Zealand, and the UK, preventing employees from taking orders and accepting payments. The company has stated that the issue is being resolved and is not related to a cybersecurity event. Some stores have closed temporarily, while others are resorting to manual order-taking and cash payments. The cause of the outages has not been disclosed.

via BleepingComputer|

#global-impact #it-outage #mcdonalds

business2 years ago•6 min saved

"Mom-and-pop restaurant revolt prompts Toast to reverse surprise fees, stock plummets"

Point-of-sale vendor Toast Inc. has rescinded its surprise fees on American diners after facing backlash from mom-and-pop restaurants. The fees, which were added remotely to customer receipts without the consent of the restaurants, sparked nationwide outrage, a congressional inquiry, and threats of class-action lawsuits. Toast CEO Chris Comparato apologized for the decision and stated that the fees would be removed. However, the incident has damaged the trust between Toast and its 85,000 restaurant clients, with many still considering alternative vendors.

via Fox Business|

#business #customer-outrage #fees