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Joe Guszkowski

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Joe Guszkowski

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Technology

Tech roundup: Why food delivery is getting even more expensive

Restaurants are hiking prices on delivery apps by up to 25%. Also, Wow Bao launches a plant-based chicken concept, and a fully automated ghost kitchen is born.

Operations

How Arby’s is acing delivery

The sandwich chain is one of only a few brands whose delivered food is rated higher by customers than what's served on premise.

Financing

Applebee’s is returning to growth ‘with a vengeance’

The casual-dining chain is coming off a five-year pruning period ready to open new restaurants again. This time, it's experimenting with ghost kitchens and other formats in addition to traditional locations.

Technology

Online ordering startup Owner.com raises $15M

After almost running out of money in 2020, the company overhauled its business and has been growing quickly since.

Technology

Applebee’s and IHOP are getting a high-tech makeover

Parent Dine Brands is investing heavily in new POS systems, a loyalty program and other technology, which it views as key to long-term growth.

Marketing

Restaurants plug in to a new demographic: Gamers

Two-thirds of Americans play video games. Chains like Chipotle and Wingstop are starting to cater directly to them, opening another front for restaurant marketing.

Technology

Online ordering comes to the dining room

Tech check: As people get back to dining in, tech providers are evolving to be of use inside the restaurant as well as out.

Technology

DoorDash acquires ordering startup Bbot to boost on-premise offerings

The deal will allow DoorDash to offer on-site digital ordering and payment and expand its reach into hotels, bars and breweries.

Technology

Tech roundup: Checkers to automate more drive-thrus

Franchisees of the chain will now be able to use AI voice ordering at their restaurants. Also, Black and Mobile expands, Cracker Barrel grows its virtual pancake brand, and more.

Technology

Delivery got an omicron boost, but don't expect it to last

Tech Check: After stagnating in the first part of 2021, DoorDash and Uber Eats made a leap in the fourth quarter as COVID-19 cases rose.

Technology

New ghost kitchen will help Black chefs launch virtual brands

Melon Kitchen is providing space and capital for Indianapolis restaurateurs to develop their own concepts, with the goal of scaling them beyond the incubator.

Financing

Ruth’s Chris could buy more restaurants as it gets back to growth

The steakhouse chain is ramping up development with plans to open five to seven new locations a year.

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