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Technology

Restaurant tech's buying spree is just getting started

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 03, 2025

As venture funding dries up and early investors seek exits, a wave of M&A is hitting the fragmented market. Experts say it’s long overdue, but some restaurants are wary of consolidation.

Technology

Restaurant tech giants Crunchtime and QSR Automations are merging

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 10, 2025

The combined company will serve 90% of the 50 biggest U.S. chains as the restaurant tech market continues to consolidate.

Operations

Shake Smart to grow with investment from NewSpring Franchise

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 14, 2024

Known for protein shakes, smoothies and more, the 45-unit chain is primarily on college campuses.

Emerging Brands

Digital-first restaurants Hungry House and MegaBite are merging

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 12, 2024

The joint company, BiteLabs, will span the Americas with its high-tech, multibrand fast casuals. Just don’t call it a ghost kitchen.

Emerging Brands

With 'Cookie Wars' settled, Dirty Dough joins Craveworthy Brands' portfolio

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 23, 2024

The trademark lawsuit made famous on social media is now officially over. Now Dirty Dough's new managing partner has plans for growth that could bring the stuffed cookies to grocery aisles.

Emerging Brands

A pair of retail-restaurant hybrids join forces in Chicago

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 27, 2023

Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen & Market, which offer both freshly made meals and groceries, are merging to create Outfox Hospitality.

Leadership

Pinstripes names pair of execs as it rolls toward SPAC deal

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 28, 2023

CFO Tony Querciagrossa and CMO Shannon Keller will help steer the bowling-and-food chain through its merger with Banyan Acquisition Corp.

Operations

Sister brands Tender Greens and Tocaya Modern Mexican are revving up for growth

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 23, 2023

Combined under One Table Restaurant Brands in 2021, what have the two fast-casual brands been up to since then? Building stability, said CEO Harald Herrmann.

Technology

Tech supplier Presto reworks SPAC deal, lowers valuation

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 26, 2022

The company’s merger with Ventoux will now be funded with $100 million in private equity as the SPAC market slows.

Technology

Distribution startup Cheetah buys 3 Bay Area food suppliers

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 20, 2022

Palo Alto Foods, Joseph Martin Foods and Esteson will become part of the San Francisco distributor as it eyes nationwide expansion.

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