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Joe Guszkowski

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Joe Guszkowski

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Financing

Buca di Beppo files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The Italian casual-dining chain is restructuring after closing about 20% of its locations last week.

Financing

Fat Brands sees a buyer's market for restaurant M&A

Earnings roundup: BJ’s is upping its marketing spend, Bad Daddy’s smash burgers are a hit, and El Pollo Loco guests are trading up and down.

Technology

Is third-party delivery inflation-proof?

Tech Check: DoorDash posted another record quarter despite widespread consumer concerns about prices. Here’s why delivery is defying the odds.

Technology

Chili's reunites with Ziosk as its tabletop payment supplier

The casual-dining chain was one of the tech company’s first customers and is reigniting the relationship after a four-year interlude.

Financing

The Cheesecake Factory sees no change from consumers

Traffic has remained steady for the casual-dining chain, despite a tough environment for full-service restaurants.

Financing

In a small Illinois city, Red Lobster leaves a big void

The shuttered seafood restaurant had been a mainstay in Danville, which is working to overcome past economic challenges.

Financing

Owner of Logan's Roadhouse acquires 2 Jose Garces concepts

Amada and Village Whiskey will join SPB Hospitality’s portfolio of more than a dozen brands. The group will also partner with Garces to develop new concepts.

Operations

Buca di Beppo closes 13 underperforming restaurants

The Italian casual-dining chain said the locations struggled to recover from the pandemic and other market pressures.

Operations

Outback Steakhouse to close 9 restaurants in Hong Kong

The steak chain will still have 10 outlets in the key market, which has been slow to bounce back from the pandemic.

Technology

Restaurant loyalty app Blackbird launches payment network

Blackbird Pay will allow restaurants to process payments for a flat 2% fee. Customers can use it to pay at their leisure and split the check.

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.

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