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Joe Guszkowski

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Joe Guszkowski

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Technology

Toast and Uber team up to make services more seamless for restaurants

The two tech giants said joining forces will make it easier for restaurants to use them in tandem. It will also make Uber Eats a turnkey delivery option for the 148,000 restaurants on Toast.

Financing

First Watch sales accelerate as value investments pay off

Same-store sales at the breakfast-and-lunch chain rose at their fastest rate in over two years as customers responded to reasonable prices and larger portions.

Financing

Denny's to be acquired by group of investors for $620M

TriArtisan Capital Advisors, Treville Capital Group and Yadav Enterprises will take the diner chain and its sister brand Keke’s private in a surprising deal.

Financing

TGI Fridays management company acquires brand's U.K. division

CEO Ray Blanchette’s Sugarloaf Management bought the casual-dining chain’s 49 U.K. locations amid a strong international growth push for the brand.

Financing

Bankrupt Hooters kicks off comeback under new owners

A pair of franchisees, including the breastaurant chain’s original founders, have acquired what was left of Hooters of America with plans to “re-Hooterize” the brand with menu upgrades and more modest uniforms.

Technology

Restaurants are hurting, but delivery is not to blame

Tech Check: Delivery is a convenient scapegoat for the industry’s recent challenges. But there’s little evidence that it’s taking butts out of seats.

Financing

BJ's Restaurants stock soars as Pizookie Meal Deal delivers again

The $13.99 value meal is driving repeat business for the casual-dining chain, which is gaining momentum despite a difficult economic environment.

Financing

More closures hit Outback Steakhouse

The casual-dining chain closed eight locations across the country amid an ongoing turnaround effort. It previously closed dozens of restaurants last year.

Financing

HopCat acquired by private equity firm Uncommon Equity

Uncommon Equity plans to continue growing the 12-unit, Michigan-based gastropub chain as it continues its rebound from the pandemic.

Financing

Lower-income consumers are flocking to Chili's

The casual-dining chain posted another stellar quarter with 21% same-store sales growth. Traffic was up across the board, but especially with lower-income households who have been pulling back on dining elsewhere.

Financing

The Cheesecake Factory feels effects of government shutdown

The casual-dining chain said the nearly monthlong shutdown is impacting traffic. It's betting new, low-priced menu items will help it weather the storm.

Technology

Grubhub partners with Instacart to boost grocery selection

Customers will be able to order from Instacart’s nearly 1,800 grocery partners within the Grubhub app. It will dramatically expand Grubhub’s grocery selection.

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