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Joe Guszkowski

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Joe Guszkowski

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Financing

Legal Sea Foods tests waters for westward expansion

New owner PPX Hospitality is trying the brand as a virtual concept in Chicago and Columbus ahead of plans to open physical restaurants there.

Operations

Upscale concepts reap benefits of dine-in rebound

Consumers gravitated toward higher-end, experience-driven restaurants as they celebrated this summer, but true white-tablecloth places are still feeling the pandemic pinch.

Financing

Famous Dave's parent won't revive newly acquired buffet chains

BBQ Holdings will focus on the five-unit Tahoe Joe's chain it won at auction, rendering Old Country Buffet and its sister brands dead for now.

Emerging Brands

Eggs Up Grill finds success in hot ‘better breakfast’ segment

The 50-unit chain is breaking sales records with a proven concept and some pandemic-era adaptations.

Technology

ChowNow unveils tool to help restaurants grow digital footprint fast

The Order Better Network allows operators to create listings on more than a dozen online properties simultaneously.

Technology

Tech roundup: Cousins Subs changes course on its ghost kitchen

The chain realized the delivery-only location would be a great place for an actual restaurant. Also, Bennigan’s teams up with Reef, the “Cake Boss” gets a virtual brand and more.

Technology

Kitchen United acquires NYC competitor Zuul

The ghost kitchen company will use Zuul's technology and network to gain a foothold in the Big Apple.

Workforce

Chili's parent eyes $18 hourly wage by 2023

The raise is one part of Brinker International's plans to create a more socially conscious and sustainable business.

Operations

First Watch views its limitations as its greatest asset

The newly public chain continues to innovate within its “daytime dining” framework, adding alcohol and developing a prototype designed to drive more top-line sales.

Financing

Lou Malnati's acquired by investment firm Meritage

The Chicago-style pizza chain was valued at $500 million in the sale, Bloomberg reported.

Financing

Luby's completes sale of 26 properties amid ongoing liquidation

The cafeteria chain has already sold both of its restaurant brands and is still shopping its foodservice management business and remaining real estate.

Financing

First Watch raises $170M in IPO

The breakfast-and-lunch chain priced shares at $18 with trading set to begin Friday.

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