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Joe Guszkowski

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Technology

DoorDash and Uber lose bid to pause NYC tipping law

On Monday, the delivery apps will have to start asking customers to tip before checkout, rather than after delivery. DoorDash warned that the law will lead to “an immediate drop off in orders.”

Financing

New U.S. food pyramid points to Fogo de Chão, CEO says

The Brazilian steakhouse chain is in a prime position to meet changing consumer habits, including more protein and greater use of GLP-1s, Barry McGowan said.

Leadership

CEO Kelli Valade leaves Denny's for Women's Foodservice Forum

Valade was named CEO and president of the nonprofit less than a week after Denny’s was sold to TriArtisan Capital Advisors and other investors.

Financing

Famous Dave's wants to put more restaurants under one roof

The casual-dining barbecue chain is co-branding with sister concepts Papa Murphy’s and Cold Stone Creamery with the goal of generating more sales from the same footprint.

Technology

Wonder acquires restaurant rewards app Claim

The company plans to integrate the app into Grubhub, allowing restaurants to offer cash-back rewards to dine-in customers.

Financing

Denny's completes $620M sale following shareholder OK

The acquisition by TriArtisan Capital, Yadav Enterprises and Treville Capital takes the diner chain private for the first time since 1997.

Technology

What's next for Olo after a pivotal year

Tech Check: The online ordering company is still focused on digitizing every restaurant transaction. It's also looking to do more M&A under new owner Thoma Bravo.

Financing

Expect more of the same in 2026: A bifurcated economy, slow growth and a lot of uncertainty

Projections suggest the restaurant industry can expect a better year, buoyed by easier comparisons and tax law changes. But many other factors could inhibit that growth, and not everybody will benefit.

Financing

What restaurants are expecting from 2026

The Week in Restaurants: On this episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast, we discuss the buzz from the ICR conference, Dutch Bros' first acquisition, and how Minneapolis restaurants are responding to a surge of ICE activity.

Technology

NYC says DoorDash and Uber Eats cost workers $550M in tips

The city says the apps’ policy of asking for tips after delivery has hurt workers’ earnings. It will soon require them to ask for tips in advance.

Emerging Brands

Why a bundt cake concept sees booming growth ahead

Nothing Bundt Cakes has found success with one menu item and a simple operating model. Most people still haven’t heard of it, but the chain is working to change that.

Financing

Pollo Tropical owner hints at long-term IPO plans

Authentic Restaurant Brands, which also owns Primanti Bros, P.J. Whelihan’s and other regional chains, suggested that it could go public in three to five years. It also wants to acquire more brands.

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