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Joe Guszkowski

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Joe Guszkowski

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Technology

Donatos Pizza to launch pizza vending machine

The chain and its sister companies Agape Automation and the Grote Co. are co-developing the automated pizzeria with robotics firm Appetronix.

Consumer Trends

Takeout becomes America's preferred dining mode

More than half of people say they’d rather get their food to go than eat it at a restaurant, according to a new survey from US Foods. And they’re doing it a lot more often.

Technology

Red Robin to stop using MrBeast Burger, other virtual brands

The chain is turning its focus inward as part of a turnaround effort, said CEO GJ Hart. It's one of MrBeast Burger's largest fulfillment partners.

Operations

Red Robin's turnaround begins with juicier burgers

The chain is completely overhauling its signature item in an effort to make good on the “Gourmet” in its name.

Leadership

EzCater hires former Lyft exec Ashwin Raj as CEO

Raj will replace Stefania Mallett, who is stepping down. She co-founded the online catering marketplace in 2007.

Operations

Buffalo Wild Wings to drop controversial takeout fee

The 99-cent fee, described as a test, has been the target of customer complaints and even a lawsuit.

Consumer Trends

Diners aren't pleased with service fees: 'You feel like you're paying a cable bill'

Many say they’d be less likely to return to restaurants with a fee, while others say they would tip less or not at all.

Technology

Judge pauses pay hike for NYC delivery workers

Couriers’ $18 hourly wage is on hold after lawsuits from DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats prompted a judge to stay the rule. A hearing is scheduled for later this month.

Technology

Delivery apps have a math problem

Tech Check: The companies say they can’t afford New York’s $18 minimum wage for couriers. That doesn’t bode well for the business's long-term prospects.

Marketing

How restaurants are approaching Threads, Instagram's answer to Twitter

Many brands have already jumped aboard the fast-growing app. Others are waiting to see how things unspool.

Technology

Delivery apps sue NYC over minimum wage hike for couriers

In a pair of lawsuits, DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats warned that the $17.96 hourly wage could cripple the delivery market.

Technology

Are virtual brands dead? The industry weighs in

After enjoying a pandemic boom, delivery-only restaurant concepts are starting to crack. Six stakeholders explain what happened, and what happens next.

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