Joe Guszkowski

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Technology

Uber Eats is launching robot delivery

The company is partnering with Serve Robotics to offer the service in Los Angeles starting early next year.

Financing

Focus on traffic pays off for First Watch

A couple of unconventional moves have helped the chain generate some of its best traffic ever.

Its parent company, Ordermark, will assume the Nexbite moniker as it brings delivery-only concepts to the forefront.

The deal gives the ghost kitchen operator a foothold in the Middle East. Also, DoorDash launches nationwide shipping, Miso Robotics upgrades Flippy and Bite Ninja raises $4 million.

Pommells was formerly CFO of Red Lobster and also spent more than a decade at Darden. He is the permanent replacement for retired CFO Jill Golder.

The barbecue chain will license its concept to the Toronto-based operator of to-go-only kitchens.

The Walker Hayes hit about eating Bourbon Street Steak and Oreo Shakes generated lots of attention for the chain, as well as some of its most popular advertising ever.

Parent Dine Brands is winding down a process that led to hundreds of closures over the past several years, and sees fertile ground for growth coming out of the pandemic.

Suppliers flush with cash are using it to consolidate, often with the goal of offering restaurants more complete systems.

Brinker International is adding an average of 1,000 workers a week at Chili’s and Maggiano’s going into a busy season.

New ovens and other equipment will improve efficiency and food and allow the diner chain to do more at dinner.

The ghost kitchen company has found its innovative model is at odds with the rules in certain markets.

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