Joe Guszkowski

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Uber Eats set to pilot autonomous delivery with robots, cars

It’s also rolling out voice ordering and the ability to use the Eats app at sports stadiums.

Chili's parent extends education perks to workers' family members

Spouses, domestic partners and children of Brinker managers can get free GED and associate's degree training and more through the Best You EDU program.

The Lost Cajun acquired by franchise consulting group

Executive Decisions Group will look to help the chain return to growth after it emerged from bankruptcy earlier this year.

Virtual brands become serious business at O’Charley’s

Its delivery-only concepts are generating the sales equivalent of five restaurants, according to CEO Craig Barber.

Ghost kitchens prove a dead end for many restaurants

Independent operators say the delivery-only business is more difficult than it’s cracked up to be. Their challenges have led providers to rethink their strategy.

Reef sued by contractor JLL over $3.5M in unpaid invoices

The company has not paid for months’ worth of work done on its delivery-only food trailers, JLL alleged.

Bakers Square to triple in size this year under new owner

BBQ Holdings will grow the chain’s footprint from 18 locations to 55 using ghost kitchens.

Black Box Intelligence acquires customer feedback provider AreTheyHappy

The tool adds to the data company's existing guest satisfaction reporting for restaurants.

Sales rise at First Watch, and margins follow

A March surge helped its restaurants run more efficiently. Now it’s staffing up to meet the higher demand.

Grubhub unveils new meal perk for office workers

Tech Roundup: The Grubhub Pay Card can be used at home or at work. Also, a mayonnaise-based virtual brand and new products from Nextbite and Toast.

Earnings roundup: Ruth’s Chris, STK, Chuy’s, El Pollo Loco, RAVE

Sales are up, but inflation and supply chain issues continue to cause stress for smaller, publicly traded restaurant chains.

DoorDash leads the way in resilient delivery market

The company is taking share from its competitors as demand for delivery remains strong.

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