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Joe Guszkowski

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Technology

AI supplier Presto lays off 18% of staff in latest sign of turbulence

The San Carlo, Calif.-based technology company also raised $1.2 million in a stock offering that it said will keep it afloat through April 1.

Emerging Brands

MrBeast Burger owner Virtual Dining Concepts acquires Man Vs Fries

The fry-centric virtual restaurant brand has nearly tripled in size since the acquisition thanks to partnerships with Mexican chains such as On the Border and Monterey’s Little Mexico.

Technology

For restaurant tech, 'unified commerce' is the new 'omnichannel'

Tech Check: More restaurants are looking to align their tech stacks from front to back, taking cues from a revolution already underway in retail.

Emerging Brands

C3 CEO Sam Nazarian acquires Kitchen United's ghost kitchens

The properties will become part of a new digital restaurant company called Everybody Eats that will include C3 and Nextbite.

Technology

LoopAI raises $6M for app that automates third-party delivery bookkeeping

The startup also uses AI to identify mistakes and complaints with the goal of making delivery more profitable.

Emerging Brands

Digital-first restaurants Hungry House and MegaBite are merging

The joint company, BiteLabs, will span the Americas with its high-tech, multibrand fast casuals. Just don’t call it a ghost kitchen.

Technology

Tech supplier PAR acquires TASK and Stuzo for $400M

The two deals will help the restaurant POS provider expand globally and in convenience stores.

Technology

Olo teams up with Qu to digitize card swipes at the POS

Under a new integration, restaurants will be able to get more data from card-present transactions at the drive-thru and front counter.

Technology

This Philly bubble tea shop is letting AI run its marketing

Mi ’N Tea owner Kim Dieu had little time to create promos herself, so she turned to a new tool from POS provider SpotOn for help.

Technology

Florida bill would allow more communication between restaurants, delivery customers

Restaurants would be able to contact third-party delivery customers for up to two hours after their order has been picked up.

Technology

AI supplier Presto still 'very open for business,' despite financial challenges

The company raised enough cash to get through the middle of the month and has a long-term capital plan, its chairman said.

Technology

Restaurant loyalty is stuck in neutral

Tech Check: Many restaurants say their programs aren’t working, but the best way to fix them is not yet clear.

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