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Delivery is a business that provides delivery services to customers. This can include food delivery, grocery delivery, or package delivery. Delivery businesses are often part of the logistics industry.
From its inception as a vision by Will Shu to bridge the gap between premium restaurants and consumers, Deliveroo has transformed into a global phenomenon. Initially focused on providing fast, reliable delivery from top-tier restaurants, the platform has expanded its horizons by venturing into the grocery sector. This move was […]
Deliveroo is introducing a feature enabling customers to add grocery items to their takeaway orders from Deliveroo’s rapid grocery ‘HOP’ sites. After a successful trial in London, this feature will be available nationwide by year-end and accessible at retail partners like Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, and Morrisons. This initiative was developed […]
Lincoln Restaurant, a beloved Washington D.C. dining institution, has introduced a new ghost kitchen brand called White House Sandwiches. The new brand offers a variety of handcrafted sandwiches, subs, hoagies, and cheesesteaks, all inspired by Lincoln’s owner and proprietor Alan Popovsky’s Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey roots. Ghost Kitchens: A […]
Ghost kitchens, once hailed as a game-changing innovation during the pandemic, are now facing challenges in a post-pandemic world. During lockdowns, these delivery-only restaurant models surged in popularity as a cost-effective solution for new and existing restaurants—major chains like Wendy’s announced plans to launch hundreds of ghost kitchens. However, many […]
India’s renowned food delivery platform, Swiggy, has announced its food delivery segment’s profitability, outshining its publicly-traded competitor, Zomato. This achievement came in March, marking a milestone in less than nine years since Swiggy’s inception. However, Swiggy’s overall profitability remains elusive due to its instant grocery delivery venture, Instamart, which consumes […]
DoorDash, a prominent delivery operator, is shutting down the robotics company Chowbotics. This move results in layoffs and indicates a significant delay in DoorDash’s journey towards automation adoption. The acquisition of Chowbotics, known for its automated salad-making machine “Sally,” was initially seen as a promising step for DoorDash in early […]
Ghost kitchens, also known as cloud or virtual kitchens, are changing the face of the restaurant industry. These digital-only establishments, devoid of traditional storefronts, have surged, especially during the pandemic. While they existed before COVID-19, their growth skyrocketed as indoor dining became risky. These kitchens can be standalone or operate […]
Ghost kitchens, the culinary world’s answer to the digital age, are poised to redefine our dining experiences. The traditional restaurant model is undergoing a seismic shift as these virtual kitchens gain traction. Here’s how: In the long run, ghost kitchens might not replace traditional dining but will coexist, offering a […]
As ghost kitchens become increasingly popular, smaller players face the challenge of competing with larger entities that have more resources and reach. However, there are several strategies that smaller players can adopt to ensure they remain competitive and aren’t sidelined: While larger entities might have the advantage of scale, smaller […]
Restaurant Expands Summer Hours with New Ghost Kitchen Pedroso’s Pizza, a popular Austin pizzeria, is expanding its summer hours by utilizing a ghost kitchen. The ghost kitchen at Prep ATX will allow Pedroso’s to offer delivery and takeout orders from 11 am to 9 pm, seven days a week. Ghost […]