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Joe Guszkowski

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Technology

NYC says DoorDash and Uber Eats cost workers $550M in tips

The city says the apps’ policy of asking for tips after delivery has hurt workers’ earnings. It will soon require them to ask for tips in advance.

Emerging Brands

Why a bundt cake concept sees booming growth ahead

Nothing Bundt Cakes has found success with one menu item and a simple operating model. Most people still haven’t heard of it, but the chain is working to change that.

Financing

Pollo Tropical owner hints at long-term IPO plans

Authentic Restaurant Brands, which also owns Primanti Bros, P.J. Whelihan’s and other regional chains, suggested that it could go public in three to five years. It also wants to acquire more brands.

Financing

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill carves out a niche in polished casual

The full-service chain is hitting a sweet spot for value-conscious consumers, who are trading up and down to visit the growing brand, even at lunch.

Financing

Olive Garden parent Darden is not done acquiring restaurants

The full-service restaurant operator is coming off the acquisitions of Ruth’s Chris and Chuy’s and is eyeing more M&A to increase its market share and scale, executives said at the ICR conference.

Financing

TGI Fridays plans to open hundreds of new restaurants worldwide

The casual-dining chain wants to reach 1,000 locations by 2030, and plans to fuel the momentum by creating more immersive experiences in its restaurants.

Technology

A startup reimagines restaurant delivery for the AI era

Tech Check: Delivery Collective is betting that integrating with POS providers and ChatGPT can create a lower-cost alternative to the major delivery apps. Can it really challenge the giants?

Financing

Why Salad and Go is closing restaurants

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast looks at Salad and Go, Fat Brands and protein.

Financing

Kura Sushi sees signs of a thawing consumer

Traffic is improving at the conveyor-belt sushi chain despite a recent price increase that was larger than usual. Bacon sushi helped.

Technology

Presto raises $10M to fuel its AI drive-thru system

The technology company now works with 12 restaurant brands and wants to establish itself as the clear market leader this year, said co-founder Krishna Gupta.

Technology

Food truck manufacturer accuses Reef Kitchens of fraud in bankruptcy filing

Texas-based Cruising Kitchens said its financial troubles began when Reef stopped making payments on an order for up to 650 food trailers.

Financing

Denny's shareholders are suing the company over its proposed sale

Two lawsuits argue that the diner chain did not provide a full picture of what led up to the $620 million deal. Denny’s responded this week with more information.

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