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Cloud kitchens are high-profit, low-risk business ventures for restaurant owners, caterers, food entrepreneurs, and other food businesses.
The landscape of the restaurant industry has been permanently altered by COVID-19, with a significant shift towards takeout and delivery. Amidst these changes, virtual kitchens, also known as ghost kitchens, have seen substantial growth. These are streamlined versions of restaurants that focus solely on off-premise sales channels, typically delivery and […]
The Future of Food Delivery On-demand food delivery is a rapidly growing industry changing how we eat. Customers can now order food from their favorite restaurants with just a few taps on their smartphones and have it delivered to their door in minutes. This convenience has made on-demand food delivery […]
Dubai-based cloud kitchen firm Kitopi has taken a significant step towards sustainability by partnering with the UAE-based agri-tech platform Fresh On Table. This collaboration will enhance Kitopi’s commitment to sustainable sourcing by utilizing fresh local ingredients from nearby farms, which aligns with their sustainability initiatives. The partnership will reduce the […]
Foodology, a Bogotá-based cloud kitchen startup, has secured $17 million USD in a recent funding round, with plans to expand its reach in Brazil and other Latin American markets. This round of financing saw contributions from previous investors such as Andreessen Horowitz and Chimera Investment, along with new investors like […]
The article from ETHospitalityWorld by Himanshu Chawla, founder & CEO of Bakingo, outlines critical strategies for effectively managing a cloud kitchen business. As the cloud kitchen model continues to grow, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9 percent from 2023 to 2028 in India, the competition is […]
Kbox Global, a company that assists restaurants in maximizing their spare food production capacity, is facing imminent Collapse, highlighting the growing financial strain within the ‘dark kitchen’ industry. According to Sky News, Kbox Global began in 2019 and is on the verge of insolvency after a crucial round of funding […]
The article from USA Today delves into the burgeoning world of ghost kitchens. This phenomenon has seen rapid growth alongside the rise of food delivery services, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ghost kitchens, also known as dark or cloud kitchens, are commercial cooking spaces that produce food solely for delivery, […]
Jerry Mai, a renowned chef celebrated for her ventures such as Pho Nom and Bia Hoi, has embarked on a new culinary journey as the consultant chef at St Cloud Eating House in Hawthorn East, Melbourne. Known for her vibrant Vietnamese cuisine, Mai is set to infuse the menu with […]
The concept of “Ghost Kitchens” has been gaining traction in Europe, with cities like Warsaw hosting companies such as CookCity, Cookout, and Ghost Burger. These kitchens, which operate solely through online delivery apps like Deliveroo and Uber Eats, have no physical customer-facing storefronts and are often situated in industrial areas. […]
Curefoods, a cloud kitchen startup, has strategically acquired the food tech startup Yumlane, known for its proprietary pizza technology, to bolster its culinary offerings. Yumlane, founded in 2016, has developed a significant presence in the cloud kitchen space, particularly with its Yumlane Pizza brand. The startup has expanded its reach […]