Large quick food franchises are facing an issue that is causing them major
headaches, hacking. Recent data breaches at numerous retail and quick food franchises have cost millions of dollars and damaged the reputation of the
businesses. Consumers are less likely to return to a store where their data was stolen.It behooves retailers to make every effort to maintain the integrity of their their data and their customers privacy. Even if the credit card is replaced, the damage is done.

Key Takeaways:

• Chain restaurants are vulnerable to hackers due to numerous locations and high employee turnover
• Data breaches anger customers and may create legal liability, damaging the brand
• Regular employee training and chip-and-PIN technology help mitigate risks of a breach

“The average cost of responding to data breaches is rising, now topping $150 for each piece of compromised data, Badhwar says.”

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