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Restaurant is a place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises.
In a disturbing trend, independent restaurants across the United States, including Beverly Kim’s Parachute in Chicago, have been targeted by a scam involving coordinated one-star reviews on their Google business profiles. The scammers, claiming to be from India and in desperate circumstances, demanded small cash payments in the form of […]
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 […]
In a disheartening turn of events, the gourmet meal delivery business Providoor, which celebrity chef Shane Delia founded during the COVID-19 lockdowns, has collapsed into liquidation. This unfortunate development has left thousands of customers holding nearly $4.4 million in now-worthless gift cards. The liquidation of Providoor reveals the company’s debts […]
Providoor, the upscale food delivery service that became a beacon of hope for restaurant-quality meal deliveries during the pandemic’s darkest days, has announced its closure and subsequent liquidation. The company’s founder, celebrity chef Shane Delia, expressed a mix of pride for the venture’s achievements and sorrow over its end. Providoor […]
Domino’s Pizza, on Thursday, revealed an unexpected decline in its quarterly same-store sales. However, the company remains optimistic about a resurgence in U.S. demand. They are banking on their revamped loyalty program and various promotional offers to counterbalance the diminishing benefits of their elevated menu prices. The news is “Domino’s […]
Coffee, especially the popular arabica variety, is under threat due to climate change. Recognizing the challenges posed by rising temperatures, Starbucks, which purchases about 3% of the world’s coffee, is proactively developing new arabica varieties. These varietals are specifically cultivated to be more resilient in a changing climate. For over […]
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 […]
The Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN), a non-profit organization, is at the forefront of fostering innovation in Canada’s food industry, helping to grow the economy through collaborations, investments, and connections across the food ecosystem. The organization is keen on translating insights from its Innovation Advisory Council and members into funding […]