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Joe Guszkowski

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Joe Guszkowski is a senior editor with Restaurant Business covering technology and casual-dining chains.

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Joe Guszkowski

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Technology

Toast wants to help open a restaurant in Boston

The POS provider launched Toast Lab, an incubator that will provide funding and tech for a new restaurant that it will help operate.

Financing

A tough economy dampens the fun at Dave & Buster’s

The eatertainment chain blamed gas prices and weakening consumer sentiment for a 5.4% same-store sales decline last quarter.

Technology

DoorDash wants to help diners find the right restaurant

Tech Check: The delivery app has a new AI-powered search tool that it hopes will put an end to endless scrolling. We put it to the test.

Technology

How a California privacy bill could impact restaurant loyalty programs

AB 2564 is intended to crack down on dynamic pricing, not loyalty programs. And yet some parts of the legislation are raising concerns for restaurants.

Financing

Cracker Barrel sees some quick improvement

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast looks at screwworms, Cracker Barrel, Cava, and Luckin Coffee.

Food

Milwaukee’s Ca'Lucchenzo took the long way to the James Beard awards

After paying their dues in the local dining scene, Zak and Sarah Baker opened the restaurant of their dreams, an Italian concept with adventurous pastas. Now Zak is up for Best Chef in the Midwest.

Technology

DoorDash launches a chat-based restaurant search

Customers can use DoorDash Ask to get AI-powered recommendations for nearby food. “No more endless scrolling,” the company said.

Technology

Why technology hasn't saved restaurants yet

Tech Check: The industry’s rapid digital revolution was a life-saver in 2020, but it led to fragmentation and tech overload later on. AI has added new complications.

Financing

Can hospitality coexist with AI ordering technology?

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast looks at McDonald’s new business strategy, Logan’s Roadhouse THC drinks and the World Cup.

Leadership

With Ted's Montana Grill, Ted Turner left his mark on 'America's table'

The late CNN founder and environmentalist co-founded the casual-dining chain with an unusual mission: Create a market for American bison meat. The risky bet became part of his legacy.

Financing

Under new ownership, Razzoo's starts from scratch

After buying 11 locations out of bankruptcy, M Crowd Restaurant Group wants to return the Cajun casual-dining brand to its roots, including scratch cooking.

Technology

Which restaurant brand is the GOAT at social media?

Tech Check: A look at restaurant activity on X.com yields some surprising results, including an argument for posting less.

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