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What is the NPV of Applebee’s investment in tableside tablets for its restaurants?

At Applebee’s, Presto tablets by E la Carte are being installed at every table. In total, Applebee’s will be purchasing 100,000 tablets. Customers will be able to pay their food bill and order appetizers and desserts using the tablets.  The tablets are not replacing wait staff; wait staff will still take the orders for entrees.  […]

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Should you rent a cable modem from Time Warner Cable or buy one?

When you have internet service from Time Warner Cable, you will need a cable modem.  Time Warner will rent you a modem for $5.99 per month.  Alternatively, you could purchase your own cable modem.  For example, you could purchase the Motorola Surfboard SB6121 cable modem from Amazon for $79.99. Questions What is the payback period […]

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How does Washington Township analyze its potential equipment purchases?

Washington Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, operates a Transfer Station and Recycle Center that individuals and businesses can use to recycle a variety of items, including electronics, bottles, and cardboard. At the township’s Transfer Station and Recycle Center, a baler is used to compress and bale certain recyclable items for transport.  Typically, balers might produce […]

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