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Joe Guszkowski

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Joe Guszkowski

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Technology

Proposed Grubhub settlement on nonpartner restaurants doesn't cut it, says member of class action

An attorney for The Farmer's Wife plans to file an objection to the proposal in hopes of getting additional relief.

Technology

Record-setting quarter brings Grubhub no closer to profitability

The company's daily orders, gross sales and user base are at peak levels as demand for delivery continues, but it is still losing money.

Financing

Chili's, lifted by its virtual wing concept, sees sales turn positive

Easing dine-in restrictions and It's Just Wings have the casual-dining chain outdoing 2019 results.

Technology

Uber Eats will let people pick up food mid-Uber ride, among other new features

The updates bring more flexibility to how people order things on Uber Eats as the company leans into its large network.

Technology

Nextbite to launch more celebrity-backed virtual brands

It has hired Brian Furano as VP of celebrity and brand licensing to lead the new effort.

Financing

As pandemic eases, digital sales prove sticky

Even with more people returning to dining rooms, online channels for many restaurants are remaining stable or even growing.

Technology

DoorDash unveils tiered pricing plan for restaurants

Operators can choose to pay commissions of 15%, 25% or 30%, with service levels scaling accordingly. DoorDash also lowered the costs of pickup and its Storefront product.

Technology

Tech roundup: Midsize chains turn to ghost kitchens for growth

Nathan's Famous and Saladworks could double their footprints with new partnerships. Also, what happens when a fee cap expires, and a new startup wants to help create subscription programs.

Workforce

As staffing woes continue, some restaurants turn to technology

New products promise to cast a wider net or find better candidates faster with the help of artificial intelligence.

Technology

Olo, DoorDash end dispute over fees with new contract

The delivery provider had accused Olo of charging it too much, but both parties agreed Thursday to dismiss the claims.

Technology

Equipment giant Middleby to buy Welbilt for $2.9B

The deal adds to Middleby's wide array of commercial kitchen equipment and technology.

Financing

POS providers will help restaurants apply for RRF grants

The SBA is partnering with Clover, NCR, Toast and Square to help ease the application process for the $28.6 billion in federal funds.

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