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Joe Guszkowski

Senior Editor

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Joe Guszkowski is a senior editor with Restaurant Business covering technology. When he’s not busy writing about QR codes and burger-flipping robots, he can probably be found reading, watching basketball or hanging out with his cat. He lives in Chicago.

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Technology

Byte Kitchen raises $6M for digital food halls

The Bay Area startup wants to help local restaurants expand via its Noshery Food Halls.

Technology

Ghost kitchens’ $1 trillion dream is fading

Tech Check: The delivery-only model is unlikely to live up to bold early projections. Some recent developments show where it might be headed.

Leadership

Pat Hafner promoted to president of Carrabba's Grill

The former SVP of operations has been with Carrabba's owner Bloomin' Brands since 1996, when he started as a server at Outback Steakhouse.

Operations

Veggie Grill launches delivery-only vegan brand

Vegan Bowls for All is the chain's second virtual concept and fourth brand overall. It debuted in 29 restaurants Thursday.

Financing

Red Robin dials up value after ‘disappointing’ quarter

Following a successful $10 meal deal, the chain is queuing up happy hour and lunch specials, even as it works to keep costs down.

Financing

Famous Dave’s is getting a new owner, but strategy won’t change

With its vast family of brands, MTY Food Group could be an ideal partner for BBQ Holdings’ unique approach to growth.

Financing

Wendy’s pares back its giant ghost kitchen deal

The burger chain, which last year announced a bold deal to open 700 locations in Reef Kitchens, now plans to open as few as 100 after Wendy’s “reevaluated” its development commitment.

Financing

Applebee’s tweaks its strategy for Cosmic Wings

The chain is adding the virtual brand’s items to its in-store menu. It’s also testing a second delivery-only brand in about 100 restaurants.

Financing

First Watch bucks summer slowdown with 8% traffic growth

Same-store sales at the a.m. chain rose 13.4% in the second quarter as customers continue to flock to its restaurants.

Financing

Applebee's to sell its 69 company-owned restaurants

The sale of the locations in North and South Carolina will make the chain 100% franchised for the first time since 2018.

Financing

Ruth's Chris sees some relief on beef costs

Earnings Roundup: Chuy's sales hurt by the Texas heat and Fat Brands looks for more acquisition targets.

Technology

Food delivery defies inflation as sales chug along

Tech Check: Delivery's growth is still slowing, but not as much as you’d expect given the circumstances.

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