Working Lunch: The restaurant industry finds itself in data warWorking Lunch: The restaurant industry finds itself in data war

Align Public Strategies discusses what’s happening as restaurants find themselves in the middle a war for the control of data — especially when it comes to third-party delivery — and why it matters. 

Also, the team goes over the implications of legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate that establishes pilot programs involving portable benefits. 

Lastly, artificial intelligence is working its way through the drive-thru. The Align crew looks at what that may mean for brands. The episode concludes with this week’s legislative scorecard.

Align Public Strategies is a full-service public affairs and creative firm that helps corporate brands, governments and non-profit organizations navigate the outside world and inform their internal decision-making. This article does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors or management of Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality.