Joe Guszkowski

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Operations

Applebee’s, IHOP head to the UAE amid renewed development push

The first location will open in Dubai under an IHOP franchisee later this year.

Marketing

With clothing line, P.F. Chang’s hopes to become more ubiquitous

The Asian chain now sells bomber jackets and bucket hats in addition to food, and superfans seem to be eating it up.

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Marketing

How much would you pay to skip the waitlist? One chain bet $600

The annual membership at Rib & Chop House offers priority seating as well as discounts and other perks. It’s been a success so far, said CEO Yaron Goldman.

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Consumer Trends

For many customers, food delivery often a failure

Nearly six in 10 tend to be underwhelmed by the experience. That’s just one of the surprising findings in a new consumer survey.

Leadership

Mongolian Concepts promotes Becca McIntyre to VP of culinary and supply chain

McIntyre will lead extensive menu development at the owner of bd's Mongolian Grill and other bowl chains.

Technology

Reef accused of 'poaching' employees from airport food operator OTG

In a lawsuit, OTG Management says the ghost kitchen company lured staff away to help launch airport locations.

Leadership

Wyman Roberts led Brinker over the bridge and onto a new path

The CEO of Chili’s and Maggiano’s leaned on a lifetime of restaurant experience to weather a challenge no one was prepared for, creating a new blueprint for growth in the process.

Technology

Tech roundup: Can tech fix the supply chain?

Companies that want to digitize distribution are off to a hot start in 2022. Also, Woflow raises $7 million and Virturant launches an app for its virtual brands.

Emerging Brands