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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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Financing

Red Lobster set to exit bankruptcy after court approval

A judge cleared the way for the seafood chain to be acquired by Fortress Investment Group, which has a plan to revitalize the chain.

Technology

Consumers have mixed feelings about AI in restaurants

Not everyone is convinced the technology is necessary, and many give it little margin for error, according to a new survey.

Marketing

How a summer of bold marketing fueled a comeback at Chili's

An attack on the Big Mac and a pair of viral TikTok trends helped make Chili’s cool again. Now the challenge will be keeping it that way.

Leadership

BJ's hires Lyle Tick as president and chief concept officer

The appointment of the On the Border CEO is the latest sign of change at BJ’s, which ousted its CEO last week.

Technology

Yelp sues Google, alleging that it manipulates search results

The restaurant review site claimed that Google gives preference to its own content even when it’s of lower quality.

Leadership

BJ's CEO Greg Levin steps down

He will be replaced temporarily by Brad Richmond, a BJ's board member and former CFO of Darden Restaurants.

Financing

Bankrupt Buca di Beppo has a potential buyer

Stalking-horse bidder Main Street Capital has made a $27 million credit bid for the casual-dining chain’s assets.

Technology

Dynamic pricing is a case of right place, wrong time

Tech Check: Consumers are too on edge right now for restaurants to mess with pricing. It’s a shame, because the industry could use the boost.

Technology

Tech startup Juicer ends dynamic pricing product

The company said demand for its technology took a hit after Wendy’s “surge pricing” backlash earlier this year. It is shifting its focus to pricing intelligence.

Technology

DoorDash takes new step to crack down on delivery fraud

Some customers will have to show their courier a four-digit code to confirm they received their order.

Leadership

Red Lobster's new owner names former P.F. Chang's CEO to lead chain

Damola Adamolekun will take the reins of the struggling seafood giant after a sale to Fortress Investment Group is finalized. His tenure at Chang’s made him a rising star in the industry.

Leadership

Outback Steakhouse parent taps Delta Air Lines exec as new CEO

Michael Spanos will take over at Bloomin' Brands from the retiring Dave Deno.

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