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Joe Guszkowski

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Joe Guszkowski

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Operations

How First Watch is setting itself apart

One of the industry’s fastest-growing brands has been content to carve out its own path to success.

Leadership

BJ's Chief Growth Officer Kevin Mayer is leaving the company

Mayer had been with the chain for more than seven years, most of which were spent as CMO.

Operations

Arby’s owner Inspire Brands had record sales in 2021

The restaurant group generated $30 billion last year, a double-digit increase, and each of its six brands set growth records of their own.

Technology

How self-driving trucks could help the supply chain

Proponents say the autonomous vehicles could ease the driver shortage while also making deliveries more efficiently.

Operations

Why Darden CEO Gene Lee isn’t worried about consumers’ spending power

On his final earnings call as chief executive, Lee provided some parting wisdom about the state of restaurants in an unusual moment for the economy.

Financing

Olive Garden owner’s record sales overshadowed by omicron

A historic December gave way to a difficult January for Darden Restaurants, but it had bounced back again by February.

Operations

First Watch is raising prices after holding off last year

The breakfast-and-lunch chain instituted a 3.9% hike in the first quarter as food and labor costs continue to rise.

Operations

Texas Roadhouse leads rebound in steakhouse visits

People have flocked back to steak chains over the past year, according to Placer.ai. And the category leader stands apart from the herd.

Financing

Burdened by PPP loans, BLT Steak owner files for bankruptcy

BLT Restaurant Group said it was unable to meet the requirements for PPP forgiveness due to the closure of indoor dining in New York City.

Leadership

Shell Shack promotes Monte Batson to CEO

The restaurant veteran will take over at the emerging chain after starting as COO last year.

Technology

Tech roundup: IHOP hopes virtual brands will light up empty kitchens

Thrilled Cheese and Super Mega Dilla were created in partnership with Nextbite. Also, an upscale-casual operator joins Reef and startup Zitti raises $4 million.

Technology

District of Columbia sues Grubhub, alleging deceptive practices

The city argues that the delivery provider is misleading customers by hiding fees and obscuring its relationships with certain restaurants. The company said the suit is “frivolous.”

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