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Cloud kitchens are high-profit, low-risk business ventures for restaurant owners, caterers, food entrepreneurs, and other food businesses.
KitchenomiKs is at the forefront of revolutionizing the Food and beverage sector by offering an intelligent kitchen platform. This platform empowers businesses in the F&B domain to scale exponentially and reach a broader customer base. How KitchenomiKs Operates: The Essence of KitchenomiKs:KitchenomiKs is not just about food but redefining how […]
Kbox Global, an operator assisting restaurants in maximizing their spare food production capacity, is teetering on the edge of insolvency, highlighting the increasing financial strain on the ‘dark kitchens’ sector. Established in 2019, Kbox Global has recently sought the expertise of insolvency specialists after a crucial funding round failed. Insiders […]
A unique culinary adventure awaits food enthusiasts in Durban. “Dark By Chef Floris” is a novel concept introduced by Chef Floris, a culinary maestro with a decade of experience under world-renowned chefs and a passion for global flavors. This “dark kitchen” concept focuses on delivering a gastronomic experience directly to […]
Lanch, a Berlin-based startup, is innovatively merging the worlds of food and influencers by partnering with creators to launch unique food delivery brands. The company recently secured $6.9 million in funding after successfully launching a pizza brand, “Happy Slice,” in collaboration with German YouTubers Knossi and Trymacs, which sold over […]
Muscat, Oman: Since its inception in March 2022, KitchenomiKs has rapidly emerged as one of Oman’s leading cloud kitchen enterprises. The company boasts over 10 F&B Concepts under its umbrella, with brands like Feast of Frontier, Shuwa Shack, Tiamo, Zao’s, Sultans of Biryani, and Luna Donuts consistently ranking high on […]
The ghost kitchen industry, which saw a surge in popularity and investment during the pandemic, seems to be facing a downturn. Between 2020 and 2022, startups in this sector attracted over $3 billion in venture capital, with companies like Reef Technology and CloudKitchens, founded by Uber’s Travis Kalanick, securing a […]
Catapult Concepts, spearheaded by Jake Schostak, is revolutionizing the virtual restaurant space by introducing a new operational model emphasizing simplicity and efficiency. Schostak, who has a rich background in the restaurant business, including roles at Chipotle and Sweetgreen, founded the company to address the challenges faced by independent restaurants, especially […]
In a recent TrendTalk webinar by Rational on July 6, 2022, industry experts gathered to discuss the evolution and future of ghost kitchens. The panel included representatives from successful ghost kitchen startups and restaurant chains who shared their experiences and insights into this rapidly growing sector. Melina Michna, co-founder of […]
In a sudden turn of events, the ghost kitchen startup Butler Hospitality ceased its operations in May, laying off nearly 1,000 employees without much notice. Despite raising $50 million in funding and recently announcing plans to expand into new cities, including Denver and Los Angeles, the company folded abruptly, leaving […]
Nextbite, once a thriving virtual restaurant company, has faced several setbacks, including multiple layoffs and selling its technology arm, Ordermark, to UrbanPiper, an Indian company. Recently, it was acquired by SBE CEO Sam Nazarian, the leader of its former competitor, C3, marking a significant consolidation in the virtual restaurant sector. […]