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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

Payment processor Shift4 to acquire Revel Systems for $250M

Shift4 said the deal would create cross-sell opportunities for its payments and POS businesses. It brings together two of the industry's biggest suppliers.

Financing

Earnings roundup: One Group, Topgolf, Potbelly, Chuy's, PFG, Bombshells, Olo, Toast

A look beyond the most recent results for big restaurant brands shows customers cutting back nearly across the board.

Technology

Are consumers ordering less delivery? It depends on who you ask

Tech Check: There are signs that demand is slowing. But some are finding the convenience too good to quit.

Technology

AI has arrived in restaurants. But what is it, exactly?

Questions abound about this new-to-the-industry technology. Here’s a look at what we know about artificial intelligence, and what we don’t.

Financing

Red Lobster owner expects to sell its share of the chain this year

Thai Union Group is “actively engaged” in negotiations with potential buyers for its stake in the struggling seafood chain.

Operations

The Cheesecake Factory benefits from a more discerning consumer

Traffic at the casual-dining chain held steady thanks to what it called a “flight to quality” by customers on a budget.

Financing

Applebee's bets more discounts will reverse sales declines

The casual-dining chain lost business from lower-income guests but believes promotions like $1 margaritas will bring them back.

Technology

ItsaCheckmate rebrands, acquires AI voice provider VoiceBite

The order integration company has expanded into an all-around digital ordering supplier and now goes by just Checkmate.

Financing

Outback Steakhouse parent considers selling its restaurants in Brazil

Refranchising is also on the table for Bloomin' Brands' nearly 200 locations in the country, where Outback is very popular.

Technology

Instacart to offer restaurant delivery from Uber Eats

Uber Eats will have a dedicated tab within the grocery delivery app, which it said will allow it to reach more customers.

Leadership

Bloomin' Brands CEO Dave Deno is retiring

Deno has spent 12 years with the Outback Steakhouse owner including the past five as CEO. The company's board is searching for his replacement.

Technology

DoorDash says it's getting more affordable

The third-party delivery company has reduced customer fees by 12% over the past two years. But delivery still remains far more expensive than carryout.

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