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Joe Guszkowski

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Technology

Tech roundup: Virtual brands look to fill plant-based niche

They're moving quickly to grab space in the growing segment. Also, Toast now has a POS for fast-food places and PopChew launches a virtual brand tied to Snapchat.

Operations

How IHOP came up with its virtual brands

Unlike sister concept Applebee's, the pancake chain looked outside the organization for help developing Thrilled Cheese and Super Mega Dilla.

Financing

Why the restaurant IPO market is poised to heat up again

Market volatility has had a chilling effect on offerings this year. But things are starting to settle down, and at least seven chains are waiting to pounce, said Damon Chandik of Piper Sandler.

Technology

Tech roundup: Ghost kitchens get their own fintech startup

Ghost Financial is offering loans and credit cards for ghost kitchen operators, raising questions about the sector’s financial stability. Also, a hiring app raises $7 million, DoorDash courts college students and more.

Financing

What Dutch Bros and First Watch learned from going public

The intense process has not been without its challenges. But it has also reaped benefits for both chains, their CEOs said.

Technology

Choco raises $111M for wholesale ordering app

The company working to digitize the supply chain completed its second $100 million fundraise in 10 months.

Technology

Panera Bread to test AI to help keep coffee fresh

The fast-casual chain is using software from the maker of Flippy to monitor the coffee station so workers don’t have to.

Financing

Top 500: 2021 was a mixed bag for casual dining

Chains that sold steak or an experience did well, but the segment as a whole has shrunk over the past two years.

Leadership

Denny's CEO John Miller is retiring

Miller led improvements at the chain during more than a decade at the helm. A search for his replacement is underway.

Technology

Nextbite lays off 'less than 10%' of staff amid strategy change

The virtual brand company cited "rapidly evolving industry changes" for the layoffs, but did not go into detail.

Technology

Restaurants are losing the battle against third-party delivery apps

Tech Check: Despite operators’ efforts, the apps are proving to be a tough habit for customers to break.

Leadership

Company behind MrBeast Burger hires Stephanie Sollers as 1st CEO

The former DoorDash leader will take the reins at Virtual Dining Concepts as it looks to accelerate its growth.

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