Joe Guszkowski

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Tech roundup: Why ghost kitchens and groceries just might work

Kitchen United is onto something with its new location at a Ralphs. Also, Reef signs a deal in the Middle East, Denny’s signs a deal with Reef, and SpotOn expands its C-suite.

Financing

Bob Evans is reportedly exploring a sale

The family-dining chain could be valued at up to $600 million, according to Bloomberg.

Financing

As omicron spreads, restaurants face more labor and supply chain issues

More evidence says the latest surge is hurting sales, but analysts and executives are expecting more of a “bump in the road” this time.

Financing

Why Wings & Rings is accepting bitcoin from franchisees

The sports bar chain wants to experiment with cryptocurrency, part of an overall push to do more with technology.

Leadership

Ruth's Chris CFO Kristy Chipman adds COO to title

Chipman, who joined the steakhouse chain in 2020, is also executive vice president and chief accounting officer. Ruth's also hired Robert Miles as VP of development.

Operations

TGI Fridays unveils small-format Fridays on the Fly concept

The stores will look to take advantage of a growing off-premise business at the casual-dining brand.

Financing

The Lost Cajun is ready to refill its pipeline

The casual-dining chain has emerged from bankruptcy with plans to get back to its fast-growing ways.

Technology

3 off-the-wall food tech products you’ve never heard of

A spoon that makes food taste better? A box that extends shelf life? These were just a few of the innovations on display at the annual CES tech show. Here’s how they could (maybe) help restaurants.

Leadership