Dining Swipe Yourself
Economically, it’s a no-brainer. European data show that the scanners actually increase tips by 9 percent, because preset tip buttons ensure that servers aren’t shorted by sloppy math. Pay-at-table technology also saves time by eliminating extra trips to the register. Another benefit of scanners: they reduce the risk of identity theft. “The restaurant business is one of the only industries left where a person takes your credit card and disappears,” says Roger Berkowitz, president of Legal Sea Foods....