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The restaurant industry comprises businesses that prepare and serve food and beverages to customers, including various types of establishments such as quick-service restaurants, casual dining, fine dining, and food trucks, contributing significantly to the foodservice sector and the overall economy.
As the quick commerce sector experiences explosive growth, companies are racing to secure dark stores and hire key personnel to keep up with demand. The competition is intensifying as businesses vie for strategic locations and talent to streamline operations and meet the rising expectations of instant delivery services. With consumers […]
India’s ghost kitchen industry is booming, but there’s growing concern over market saturation. While many players are flocking to capitalize on the cloud kitchen model, the fierce competition for space and resources is making it harder for new entrants to succeed. Companies face increasing operational pressures as they race to […]
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 […]
With the takeout and delivery industry expected to grow over the next decade, the massive appeal to operating ghost kitchens makes excellent business sense. Ghost Kitchens Ghost kitchens, also known as virtual restaurants, are commercial kitchens that only prepare food for delivery or takeout. They have no dining areas and […]
DoorDash wants to test new restaurant concepts and expand its delivery reach. DoorDash, the food delivery company, is opening a ghost kitchen in San Jose. The kitchen, which is located at The Plant Shopping Center off Curtner Avenue, will allow DoorDash to test new restaurant concepts and expand its delivery […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
For entrepreneurs just starting, the ghost kitchen model provides a lower cost, faster time-to-market option than opening a full-service restaurant. For existing brands, ghost kitchens offer a lower-risk method to expand into new areas or test out an entirely new concept. Ghost kitchens are influencing and reshaping the food service […]