This Restaurant Chain Went Back to the Basics to Boost Sales
Key Takeaways Chili’s parent company, Brinker International, is focusing on core restaurant tech upgrades before aggressively pursuing AI. Brinker International CIO Chris Caldwell recently said that the chain is “not all in” on AI, choosing to prioritize foundational systems instead. His investments over the past two years have gone into fixing basic issues that were […]
What Separates Entrepreneurs Who Endure From Those Who Quit
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways We are conditioned to worship overnight successes, assuming industry leaders possess a secret ingredient, a genius intellect or massive venture capital. But talent in the startup world is vastly overrated. What truly separates successful founders is simple: They lack an “off switch.” Ignoring the applause, […]
This Breakthrough Technology Is Poised to Accelerate Your Company’s Growth
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Imagine if your business could deploy a team of virtual agents that not only execute repetitive tasks but also make strategic decisions, learn, collaborate and adapt in real-time to changing conditions — all at a scale that was once unattainable due to limitations in hiring, capitalization or […]
This $33 Microsoft Office License Helps Entrepreneurs Tackle Any Task
Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. TL;DR: This Microsoft Office Professional 2021 Windows license gives you an app for everything for just $32.97 (MSRP […]
EU hits Google with €890m fine over search and app store practices
The European Union has imposed fines totalling €890 million on Google for breaching the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), marking the largest penalties handed to a single company under the landmark legislation and potentially reigniting tensions with the United States. The European Commission announced two separate fines on Thursday in a statement. Google was ordered […]
Spain raises 2026 growth forecast to 2.6% despite Middle East conflict
The Spanish government on Monday raised its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.6%, up from its previous estimate of 2.2%, arguing that the country’s economy is well placed to withstand the impact of the Middle East conflict and wider global uncertainty. The revised forecast forms part of the government’s new macroeconomic framework, which will […]
Spotlight: social media bans – imperfect steps in the right direction
On 15 June 2026, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that children under 16 will be banned from social media. Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X. All of it. The ban is planned to come into force in spring 2027, and Starmer made clear that if tech companies push back, he intends to push harder. […]
Up to 3,000 Santander employees could be offered early retirement in Spain
Spanish banking giant Santander has entered negotiations with labour unions over a voluntary early retirement programme that could eventually cover thousands of employees in Spain, according to a report published by financial newspaper Expansión on Wednesday. The discussions come as banks across Europe prepare for the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI), which is expected […]
Bank of Spain maintains growth outlook but raises inflation forecast amid Middle East tensions
Spain’s central bank has maintained its economic growth forecasts while raising its inflation outlook, warning that higher energy prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East could weigh on the country’s economic prospects. The Bank of Spain said on Thursday that the economy likely expanded by between 0.5% and 0.6% in the second quarter […]
Spain seeks leading role in European AI push with €719m investment
Spain has approved a €719 million investment in a planned artificial intelligence (AI) gigafactory as part of a wider effort to strengthen technological sovereignty, boost industrial competitiveness and secure a leading role in Europe’s next generation of AI infrastructure. The funding was authorised by the cabinet on Tuesday and will be channelled through the Spanish […]