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Joe Guszkowski

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Joe Guszkowski

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Financing

Value and catering drive traffic gains for Red Robin

The casual-dining chain’s $9.99 Big Yummm meal continues to draw in price-conscious customers, though sales and traffic were still lower than last year.

Leadership

P.F. Chang's names a new CEO for the second time this year

Restaurant veteran Jim Mazany will step into the top role at the Asian casual-dining chain, replacing Brad Hill, who was promoted in April.

Technology

With Spyce acquisition, Wonder takes big step toward more automation

Tech Check: CEO Marc Lore says the robotics company will allow Wonder to automate much of the kitchen while also expanding its restaurant selection and lowering prices. It's part of the company's goal to "make great food more accessible."

Financing

Sardar Biglari gets some help in fight against Cracker Barrel

Two key shareholder advisory firms are backing the activist’s argument that change is needed at the floundering family-dining chain, including the ouster of board member Gilbert Dávila. But they recommended that CEO Julie Masino remain in place.

Financing

Denny's is sold and Pizza Hut hits the market

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the restaurant news discussion podcast looks at the sale of Denny’s, the potential sale of Pizza Hut and a big week of earnings.

Technology

American Express' restaurant tech acquisitions are bearing fruit

The credit card company’s investments in Resy and software service Rooam are helping restaurants both drive traffic and streamline operations behind the scenes.

Financing

Beef costs put pressure on Texas Roadhouse

Sales and traffic continue to rise for the steak chain, but an unexpected rise in beef prices took a bite out of its bottom line. They’re expected to remain elevated for the foreseeable future.

Financing

Outback Steakhouse parent to invest $75M in return to steakhouse roots

Bloomin’ Brands plans to improve steak quality, service and atmosphere at the struggling casual-dining chain. It’s also closing more locations.

Financing

Applebee's and IHOP plan to open a lot more co-branded locations

The full-service siblings expect to finish next year with up to 80 hybrid locations, and believe there is room for up to 900 nationwide over the next decade.

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.

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