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Joe Guszkowski

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Joe Guszkowski

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Financing

Outback Steakhouse looks to fix its value perception

The casual-dining chain’s prices and service have not measured up to competitors’, executives said. It is working to change that as traffic continues to slide.

Financing

First Watch will take more traffic, even if it costs more

The family-dining chain is investing in larger portions and surprise freebies to win over customers. But profits fell, and so did its share price.

Financing

Denny's launches a buy one, get one deal after sales slide

Customers who order a Grand Slam breakfast can get a second for $1 for a limited time. The value offer has helped revive traffic at the family-dining chain after it fell sharply to start the year.

Technology

Wonder raises another $600M to accelerate store openings

The investment will support the food hall-delivery company’s goal of reaching more than 90 locations by the end of 2025. Wonder has now raised more than $2 billion.

Technology

DoorDash to acquire Deliveroo and reservations firm SevenRooms

The two deals will expand the delivery company’s footprint around the world and into restaurants’ on-premise business.

Technology

Who will buy Olo? Here are some possible suitors

Tech Check: The big online ordering company is reportedly weighing a sale. Here’s who might want it, from POS giants to delivery players.

Technology

Meet Sizl, the Chicago ghost kitchen that wants to replace groceries

The two-unit outfit wants customers to order its food every day. It's betting that an ever-changing menu and a gamified loyalty app will keep them coming back.

Technology

Digital marketing remains restaurants' top tech priority

Nearly half of operators say they’re likely to invest in things like loyalty programs this year, in part because they’re not happy with their existing tools, according to a new report from Restaurant Business and Nation’s Restaurant News.

Financing

On a mostly tough set of restaurant chain earnings

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the restaurant news discussion podcast includes a look at weak earnings, Taco Bell and Chili’s results and Panera Bread’s facility closures.

Financing

Viral secret menu item gives BJ's Restaurants a boost

Sales of the off-menu Pizookie Platter spiked 17x after the shareable dish went viral on TikTok. It contributed to a 2.7% traffic increase at the casual-dining chain last quarter.

Technology

New York City Council votes to lift cap on delivery fees

Third-party delivery apps like DoorDash will soon be able to charge restaurants as much as 43% per order, up from the current limit of 23%. Restaurant reaction to the decision was mixed.

Financing

The Cheesecake Factory dims sales outlook as economy stalls

The casual-dining chain said that while the business is stable, demand has not been as robust as it was a few months ago.

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