Joe Guszkowski

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Record-setting quarter brings Grubhub no closer to profitability

The company's daily orders, gross sales and user base are at peak levels as demand for delivery continues, but it is still losing money.

Financing

Chili's, lifted by its virtual wing concept, sees sales turn positive

Easing dine-in restrictions and It's Just Wings have the casual-dining chain outdoing 2019 results.

Technology

Uber Eats will let people pick up food mid-Uber ride, among other new features

The updates bring more flexibility to how people order things on Uber Eats as the company leans into its large network.

Technology

Nextbite to launch more celebrity-backed virtual brands

It has hired Brian Furano as VP of celebrity and brand licensing to lead the new effort.

Premium

Financing

As pandemic eases, digital sales prove sticky

Even with more people returning to dining rooms, online channels for many restaurants are remaining stable or even growing.

Technology

DoorDash unveils tiered pricing plan for restaurants

Operators can choose to pay commissions of 15%, 25% or 30%, with service levels scaling accordingly. DoorDash also lowered the costs of pickup and its Storefront product.

Technology

Tech roundup: Midsize chains turn to ghost kitchens for growth

Nathan's Famous and Saladworks could double their footprints with new partnerships. Also, what happens when a fee cap expires, and a new startup wants to help create subscription programs.

Workforce