A Restaurant Is Really Just a Giant Credit Card Machine: The Hidden Economy Behind Dining Out
When
we
step
into
a
restaurant,
we
often
think
about
the
food,
the
ambiance,
the
service,
and
the
overall
dining
experience.
But
if
you
look
closer,
you
might
realize
that
a
restaurant
is,
in
essence,
much
more
than
just
a
place
where
food
is
served.
At
its
core,
it's
a
complex
financial
ecosystem,
and
the
centerpiece
of
that
ecosystem
is
something
most
of
us
rarely
think
about:
the
credit
card
machine.
From
the
moment
you
swipe
your
card
at
the
door
to
the
final
tip
you
leave,
the
entire
process
of
dining
out
hinges
on
a
smooth,
secure,
and
efficient
exchange
...
