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Delve into the evolving landscape of the restaurant industry, examining how technological advancements, consumer trends, and innovative concepts are shaping dining experiences for the future.
Rebel Foods, which has raised multiple rounds of debt financing, earns money through the sale of food via its owned stores and kitchens. Rebel Foods, a cloud kitchen giant, reported a 40% reduction in losses in FY24 while achieving significant revenue growth. Due to its quick-service restaurant (QSR) and cloud […]
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 […]
How to Set Profitable Prices for Your Ghost Kitchen One of the most important aspects of running a successful ghost kitchen is setting profitable prices for your menu items and delivery fees. If you price your items too high, you may lose customers. If you price your items too low, […]
The tech industry 2023 has witnessed a significant upheaval, with over 240,000 job losses, surpassing the previous year’s total by 50%. Based on a TechCrunch report, this article provides a detailed month-by-month breakdown of the layoffs, offering insights into the changing dynamics of the tech world. The Scale of Layoffs […]
With the popularity of food delivery service apps like Uber Eats, Postmates, and DoorDash, more and more restaurants are preparing food in off-site facilities known as ghost kitchens. Ghost kitchens, also known as cloud kitchens or virtual kitchens, are restaurants that do not have a physical storefront and only provide […]
How to Set Profitable Prices and Increase Your Bottom Line Ghost kitchens are a new trend in the restaurant industry. They are essentially restaurants that do not have a physical storefront. Instead, they operate solely through delivery and takeout. This model has several advantages, including lower overhead costs and reaching […]
Ghost Kitchen Brands freshly prepares well-known food brands in one kitchen and location, optimized for online delivery and pick up. Ghost Kitchen Brands (GKB) recently announced it is teaming up with Walmart Canada, its first partnership with a big-box retailer to bring one-stop meal pickup and delivery to more Canadians. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dine Brands, the parent company of popular restaurant chains Applebee’s and IHOP, has partnered strategically with Franklin Junction. This firm facilitates restaurants to flourish as virtual brands in new international markets. This collaboration will enable Applebee and IHOP to venture into fresh markets, including Japan, the Netherlands, France, and Belgium, […]