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Historically, there has always been a lot of pressure between franchisees and franchisors when it comes to the implementation of new technology. Before you accept or reject corporate suggestions, make sure you know what is best for your business.

Hospitality Technology is proud to announce that it is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Breakthrough Awards to be presented at the fourth annual Restaurant Executive Summit. Established to honor restaurant companies for their outstanding achievement in increased business growth and innovation, nominations can be submitted in three categories: Overall Technological Innovation, Excellence in Guest Services, and Brand Growth.

With more then 220 franchises in the United States, Sizzler USA announces a long-term electronic payment processing system with RBBS Lynk.

RBS Lynk and Chockstone partner to offers restaurant merchants a loyalty marketing program to drive customer frequency and spending.

GigaChef announces the official launch of GigaChef.com as a one stop resource for recipe storage and information, networking, and vendor resources.

Sbarro's completes a business software application upgrade through Velocity partnership. They will now use Velocity's hosting environment, Velocity On-Demand.

HSI and Tiare Technology announce the development of intelliChaise, a wireless solution using Microsoft software that delivers food, beverages, and hotel amenities to guests with the touch of a button from any lounge chair at the pool.

For any bar or restaurant owner who has ever feared or experienced a POS meltdown, you are not alone out there. HT brings you the top five POS must have essentials that will mitigate your POS concerns.