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Joe Guszkowski

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Joe Guszkowski

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Operations

Chili's to put It's Just Wings on in-restaurant menus

The virtual wing brand will get a physical presence at the bar and in the dining room as the chain looks to boost traffic.

Technology

Drive-thru voice bots would like a word

Despite some early challenges, chains like White Castle and Checkers believe AI order-takers are ready for prime time. Widespread adoption could be "a matter of when, not if."

Financing

Fogo de Chao to be acquired by Bain Capital

The deal is a change of course for the 76-unit steakhouse brand, which had been preparing for an IPO.

Technology

Serve raises $30M for delivery robots, goes public

Uber contributed to the funding round as it expands its use of Serve’s bots for food deliveries.

Technology

The fight over MrBeast Burger is as good as over

Tech Check: MrBeast wants the brand dead, while his business partner hopes to keep it alive by attacking him. None of this is going to help sell burgers.

Consumer Trends

Saturday brunch is now restaurants' busiest daypart

More than 10% of all dining dollars are spent from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, which has replaced Friday lunch as the industry’s peak period, according to new data from Square.

Technology

Virtual Dining Concepts sues MrBeast, claiming he undermined MrBeast Burger

The company said the YouTuber’s public criticism of the virtual brand caused up to $100 million in damages. It counters MrBeast’s own lawsuit, which accused the brand of harming his reputation.

Technology

Sam Nazarian prepares Nextbite for its next act

The hospitality magnate and virtual brand collector is making a “massive investment” in his new acquisition and sees plenty of growth still ahead.

Financing

Fat Brands readies Twin Peaks for 2024 IPO

The company said it will look to acquire similar concepts and convert them to Twin Peaks as it aims to reach 200 locations in the next several years.

Leadership

Texas Roadhouse CMO S. Chris Jacobsen resigns

He had been with the chain for 20 years. No reason was given for his departure, and a replacement was not named.

Financing

Applebee's and IHOP see a more cautious consumer

The Dine Brands concepts said guests are gravitating toward discounts and opting for pickup over delivery as prices continue to rise.

Financing

Applebee's to close more restaurants than it expected this year

The chain said it will finish 2023 with 25 to 35 fewer U.S. locations after identifying more underperforming stores.

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