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The rise of delivery-only kitchens that operate without a physical dine-in presence, transforming the food industry.
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, […]
Kitchen United, a prominent ghost kitchen operator, recently secured $100 million in Series C funding, with contributions from several new investors, including Kroger, Circle K, and Simon Property Group. This substantial financial injection, which brings the company’s total funding to approximately $175 million, aims to facilitate a massive expansion from […]
In the bustling digital era, ghost kitchens are carving out a niche, revolutionizing the culinary landscape. But how do you make a splash in the vast ocean of online marketing? Fear not, for we have distilled the essence of digital marketing into ten golden nuggets that will catapult your ghost […]
Ordering food has taken a spectral turn. Ghost kitchens, also known as cloud or commissary kitchens, are rising. These are restaurants without the traditional storefront, dining room, or front-of-house staff. Instead, they exist primarily digitally, serving customers exclusively through delivery apps. While they were around before the pandemic, their popularity […]
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 […]
The restaurant industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rise of delivery and takeout. In this new landscape, ghost kitchens and virtual restaurants are emerging as a powerful new force. What are ghost kitchens and virtual restaurants? Why are ghost kitchens and virtual restaurants becoming popular? The challenges […]
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 a broader customer base. However, some challenges are associated with […]
The ghost kitchen industry has been growing in recent years. A virtual or dark ghost kitchen is a commercial kitchen used exclusively to prepare delivery-only meals. Ghost kitchens are designed to meet the increasing demand for delivery-only services. They have gained popularity as a way for restaurants to expand their […]
Istanbul, Turkey – November 2, 2022 Paket Mutfak, Turkey’s leading ghost kitchen startup, has secured a seed investment round totaling $3 million. The round includes an investment from Nokta Yatırım, the venture investment arm of Nokta Yatırım Holding, as well as IGA (Istanbul Airport) CEO Kadri Samsunlu, TikTak Founder Ersan […]