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Franchise development involves expanding a business by licensing its operations, branding, and business model to independent owners (franchisees), who then operate their own outlets under the franchisor’s brand and guidance.
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 […]
Woworks has announced the launch of a new prototype, “Wow Kitchens,” within a Cloud Kitchens facility in San Francisco. This ghost kitchen platform will feature a curated selection of menu items from Woworks’ six fast-casual brands and seven virtual concepts. The initiative aims to offer more opportunities for franchisees and […]
Cloud Kitchen/Virtual Kitchen has been all the craze. The messages I’m also getting point to that interest. But virtual kitchens have transformed slightly ever since they started. Before, it was simple and only revolved around a food brand preparing food in a kitchen and using a food delivery app like […]
A Spicy Announcement Chipotle has unveiled its plans to spice up the Middle Eastern food scene in a groundbreaking move. Partnering with the renowned Alshaya Group, the brand is set to introduce its flavors to this vibrant region. While Chipotle boasts over 50 locations in Canada and Europe and an […]
The world of ghost kitchens is getting a new flavor with the arrival of Mr. Beast Burger. The virtual restaurant, created by YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson, is now available for delivery in select cities across the United States. MrBeast Burger offers a variety of burgers, fries, and milkshakes, all inspired […]
Wienerschnitzel, the largest hot dog chain in the U.S., uses ghost kitchens to test new markets and expand its footprint. Ghost kitchens are delivery-only facilities that operate without a storefront or dine-in option. They allow restaurants to save on rent, labor, and overhead costs and reach more customers through online […]
Burger King is one of the most popular fast-food chains in the world, with more than 18,000 restaurants in over 100 countries. However, in recent years, the brand has faced some challenges in the U.S. market, such as declining sales, rising costs, store closures, and bankruptcy filings by some franchisees. […]
Kitopi, a significant player in the cloud kitchen industry, has acquired AWJ, a Dubai-based F&B business known for its popular delivery and dine-in brands such as Operation Falafel, Catch 22, Awani, and Sushi Do. The value of the deal has not been disclosed. AWJ Founded in 2014, AWJ has expanded […]
The concept of ghost kitchens or commercial spaces that are explicitly used for takeout and delivery rather than in-restaurant dining has been around for decades. However, the rise of food delivery platforms like UberEats, Grubhub, and DoorDash in the 2010s has led to a significant increase in the popularity and […]
If you’re in the market for a restaurant POS system, you’ll be faced with deciding between a cloud-based POS or a legacy system. Purchasing a restaurant POS system is a considerable investment that should not be made without extensive research of all available options. Understanding the differences between cloud-based and legacy […]