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McDonald’s is selling its automated ordering lab to IBM

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 27, 2021

The burger giant is selling its McD Tech Labs, created after its 2019 purchase of Apprente, as part of an agreement with the tech giant to build its artificial intelligence capabilities.

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Why margins could keep Sweetgreen from its holy grail

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 26, 2021

The fast-casual salad chain wants to revolutionize the fast-food business and make it healthy. Its margins could cause investors to think twice, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Owner of Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is looking to buy more chains

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 26, 2021

NRD Capital on Tuesday announced the formation of a platform company called Experiential Brands, headed by Fuzzy’s CEO Paul Damico.

Technology

Tech roundup: Recapping a busy week for M&A

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 25, 2021

A look at the four deals that went down last week, plus, Kitchen United tested robot delivery, ChowNow hired a CFO and more.

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This year’s IPOs have been more muted, and that’s a good thing

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2021

Portillo’s, Dutch Bros and First Watch did not match the first day “pops” of some previous IPOs. RB’s The Bottom Line explains why this is better in the long run.

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Franchisees buy Rapid Fired Pizza

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 22, 2021

The fast-casual pizza chain has been acquired by franchisees Pie Guy Restaurants, with former Long John Silvers head serving as its new CEO.

Technology

Olo to acquire data platform Wisely for $187M

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 21, 2021

The online ordering company will use Wisely to expand its data and marketing services.

Technology

Payment startup Sunday acquires Canadian counterpart Chk Plz

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2021

The company said it will lean on Chk Plz's expertise to add new features.

Technology

Tech roundup: Consolidation is one answer to restaurants’ tech challenges

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 19, 2021

Companies flush with cash are buying other providers in pursuit of an end-to-end product. Also, ResQ raised $39 million, Uber Eats closed on Drizly and more.

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Creditors accuse Old Country Buffet’s former owners of misusing PPP funds

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 19, 2021

Fresh Acquisitions, whose assets were just sold to Famous Dave’s owner, is being accused of misappropriating $20 million before it filed for bankruptcy, including $4 million in Paycheck Protection Program funds.

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