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Joe Guszkowski

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Joe Guszkowski is a senior editor with Restaurant Business covering technology and casual-dining chains.

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Joe Guszkowski

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Technology

AI supplier Presto could be headed for a lender takeover

The restaurant tech company has been unable to find a buyer for its debt, which could clear the way for lender Metropolitan Partners to seek strategic alternatives for Presto including a sale.

Operations

Texas Roadhouse remains in a league of its own

The steakhouse chain saw impressive growth on both the top and bottom line in the second quarter as it continued to defy industry trends.

Technology

California gig worker law upheld in win for delivery companies

The state’s Supreme Court ruled that Proposition 22 can stand, meaning workers for apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats will remain contractors rather than employees.

Operations

Chipotle to focus on portion sizes at some 'outlier' restaurants

But customer concerns over portions did little to slow the burrito chain in Q2, when same-store sales soared by more than 11%.

Technology

Bojangles speeds ahead with drive-thru AI

The chicken and biscuit chain is expanding its voice bot, Bo-Linda, to hundreds of locations, calling the technology a “home run.”

Technology

As restaurant tech consolidates, an ode to the point solution

Tech Check: All-in-one may be all the rage, but there’s value in being a one-trick pony.

Financing

Red Lobster is set to be sold to Fortress Investment Group

No other buyers came forward for the seafood chain, putting the owner of Krystal, Logan's Roadhouse and other chains in line to acquire it for about $375 million.

Consumer Trends

Fast food has lost its reputation as a cheap meal

Years of price hikes are driving consumers to grocery stores and even full-service restaurants, which are now viewed by some as a better deal.

Financing

With Chuy's deal, Olive Garden's owner sees a chance to get broader and younger

The challenge for Darden Restaurants will be turning the regional full-service Mexican chain into a bigger player.

Financing

Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants is buying Chuy's for $605M

It will be the second acquisition for Darden in as many years and brings Mexican cuisine to its portfolio for the first time.

Operations

Why Mountain Mike's Pizza is doubling down on dine-in

At a difficult time for full-service pizza chains, the growing West Coast concept is embracing on-site elements such as arcade games and a lunch buffet.

Technology

OpenTable to offer exclusive reservations to some Visa cardholders

The companies are partnering to form the OpenTable & Visa Dining Collection, which will include more than 500 restaurants in 34 cities.

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