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Joe Guszkowski

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Joe Guszkowski

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Technology

Presto lays off 17% of staff as revenue falls

But in a vote of confidence, existing investor Remus Capital pumped $7 million into the voicebot supplier.

Financing

How Texas Roadhouse became a casual-dining juggernaut

The 671-unit steak chain has risen to the top in a punishing economy largely by breaking the rules.

Leadership

Checkers and Cousins Subs name new executives

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for Texas Roadhouse.

Operations

A no-frills steak concept takes simplicity to the extreme

Five-unit Medium Rare serves one item for one price. “It’s boring,” admits co-founder Mark Bucher, but it works.

Consumer Trends

Consumers are getting burned out on tipping

More than half of people say they’re getting tired of tip requests as their own finances worsen, according to a new survey.

Technology

In praise of boring restaurant technology

Tech Check: Robots are cool, but the hottest tech in restaurants is almost a decade old.

Technology

POS provider Qu lands investment from Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality

Qu’s cloud-based system is designed to untangle the tech stack for limited-service chains. Meyer believes it could become a “big player.”

Financing

Wonder completes acquisition of Blue Apron for $103M

Customers can now order Blue Apron meal kits in Wonder’s app for pickup and delivery.

Leadership

Uncle Julio's names Scott Lawton CEO

Lawton will keep his current job as CEO of Bartaco as he guides Julio’s into a growth push. RJ Thomas was hired as Uncle Julio's COO and president.

Technology

A pair of new apps wants to eliminate bad restaurant reviews

Atmosfy and Recs encourage personalized recommendations rather than anonymous star ratings in a direct challenge to review sites like Yelp.

Operations

Red Lobster goes overboard with endless shrimp deal

Owner Thai Union Group said the all-you-can eat shrimp was priced too low, resulting in better traffic but significant losses.

Technology

Why Wingstop's tech bet is a big risk

Tech Check: The chain has been a digital juggernaut for years. It apparently believes it can do better with a homegrown system.

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