EATER

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The robot is used by companies like universities, hospitals, and grocery stores, according to a blog post from DoorDash general manager Penn Daniel. Daniel wrote in the blog post that Chowbotics will allow DoorDash to help the restaurants that use its delivery platform expand their offerings.

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Hot Schedules

APRIL 21, 2020

Ghost Kitchen Masterminds Behind R2 Provisions, Part 2. Chef and new ghost kitchen owner, Rosana Rivera, shares how she’s adjusting restaurant operations amidst a global pandemic. OPERATING A GHOST KITCHEN DURING COVID. We’re moving from farm-to-table to kitchen-to-table“ – Chef Rosana.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 21, 2022

We’ve talked a bit about the rise of ghost kitchens and virtual brands. Ghost kitchens began during the early 2010s but gained popularity in the restaurant segment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest restaurant news and blog updates.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 3, 2020

Chemistry is by far, the most important ingredient in building a successful kitchen team. So, in giving some thought to the different types of individuals who stumble or rush head first into a kitchen career, I came up with ten categories of cook types (you may have a few others to add on your own) – see where you fit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A great example of a conversation trigger is Skip’s Kitchen. For example, you can create a blog to share the inspirations and stories behind your dishes. Create extra spicy tacos and invite local celebrities to talk about their careers while they tear up on the ghost chili sauce! You will have your audience in splits.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 23, 2021

Ghost kitchens, food trucks, curbside, home delivery, and on-line engagement will only get better. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Don’t you want to be part of an industry as it finds ways to create experiences around these new business opportunities? Now is the time – “It is the best of times”. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Moreover, other restaurants have shifted their operating models, converting to ghost kitchens, curbside pickup and online ordering, and as a result, there have been more sites available across the US—not only in retail strip malls, warehouses, but also office complex-type spaces (1).

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

Does your model work better as a mobile restaurant or strictly on-line through a ghost kitchen? www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. The lesson here is that restaurants will need to evaluate how they approach physical space. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 6, 2020

The most promising one being the ghost kitchen (also popularly called cloud kitchen), an innovative delivery-only model that optimizes and expands delivery service at a minimal cost. Ghost kitchens do not have a storefront, but they have the ability to produce maximum output out of minimum resources.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2022

OrderB4 is the first multi-brand ordering platform designed explicitly for Ghost Kitchens and Virtual Brand management and operations. Integrated marketing tools, brand and ghost kitchen management tools, and tech stacks help restaurants manage finance reports, order tracking, branding, and other logistics.

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Bottleneck Management

DECEMBER 7, 2020

With over 13 years of experience owning and operating brick and mortar restaurants, Bottleneck is launching Secret Sauce Barbecue, our first “virtual brand” and “ghost kitchen.” You can also view more industry topics, recipes, tips & tricks, and food & beverage trends on our blog.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Ghost kitchens, commonly known as virtual kitchens, have experienced exponential growth in the last few years. The ghost kitchen segment was already around at the beginning of 2020, but the market became even more significant in the restaurant industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s dive into the details.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

There are email marketing campaigns, SMS or text messaging, social media, and blog posts. A great example of a trend that helps restaurants survive the pandemic is the use of ghost kitchens, off-premises channels powered by the virtual marketplace. Spotting trends and adding them to your menu can also help you succeed.

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Bottleneck Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Rebel’s can be found on Instagram and Facebook , so follow there for more info and share your opinion about virtual brands and ghost kitchens. You can also view more industry topics, recipes, tips & tricks, and food & beverage trends on our blog. The Difference between a Ghost Kitchen and a Virtual Restaurant.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Check out our blog post breaking these red flags down with what to avoid in a job description. We had a lot of people, while we were at Kitchen United, would say things like, 'Oh, this delivery, thing's just a fad. So I want to really make sure that's important,” says Cummings. Listen to Jensen Cummings' episode here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Consulting on Ghost Kitchens. Zuul and Figure 8 Logistics launched Zuul Studios – a ghost kitchen consulting firm. Zuul Studios works with restaurants and real estate owners to leverage their existing brand equity and kitchen infrastructure into digital, delivery-forward businesses.

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The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

Introducing cloud kitchens , commercial facilities purpose-built to produce food specifically for delivery. These commissary kitchens are sometimes also known as ghost kitchens, shared kitchens , or virtual kitchens with the delivery-only food brands operating within them called virtual restaurants.

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Hot Schedules

JUNE 25, 2020

Smokey Bones Successful Expansion to Ghost Kitchen Operations. We spoke to COO of Smokey Bones to discuss their strategy behind the ghost kitchen partnership with Kitchen United and their focus on enhancing the delivery experience by adopting a technology-first culture. Related Posts. read more.

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Ordyx

APRIL 11, 2021

Ghost kitchens are important to know about for those of you looking to make extra money for your restaurant. In this post, we’ll define Ghost Kitchens, show a few examples of how they are used in business today, and truly show you what a Ghost Kitchen is. This applies to anyone in the food industry.

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Hot Schedules

APRIL 29, 2020

Ghost Kitchen Masterminds Behind R2 Provisions, Part 2. We continue with part 2 of 2 of the Ghost Kitchen Masterminds interview with Chef Rosana Rivera of R2 Provisions where she shared how operations changed during the COVID pandemic, about her ghost kitchen’s growth, and what to expect when restaurants are ready to open their doors.

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Bingage

APRIL 28, 2020

With the crucial expected changes in the consumer eating habits after Coronavirus , Restaurants are whirling to online deliveries, dark kitchens or ghost restaurants or Cloud kitchens business are increasingly becoming more relevant to survive in the F&B industry. What is a Cloud kitchen? Bn by 2023.

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2024

Immediately, additional “regulatory” fees were charged to customers, and restaurants and delivery workers complained that orders dropped, with Uber claiming in a blog post that they had dipped by 30 percent. That’s if diners choose them over the influx of ghost kitchens and promoted partners.

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Hot Schedules

JULY 20, 2020

Smokey Bones Successful Expansion to Ghost Kitchen Operations. We spoke to COO of Smokey Bones to discuss their strategy behind the ghost kitchen partnership with Kitchen United and their focus on enhancing the delivery experience by adopting a technology-first culture. COVID Resources. read more.

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The Restaurant Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A shift to curbside pickup, the rise of ghost kitchens, and a shift in consumer spending have emerged. Rise of Ghost Kitchens. According to Euromonitor , ghost, or “virtual”, kitchens could be a $1 trillion business by 2030. However, this business model cannot support all products.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 4, 2021

There were encouraging success stories in every segment, from ghost kitchens to virtual concepts to retail offerings, including full service and hotel food & beverage. The Importance of Forecasting Agility in Uncertain Times. Our conversation about labor forecasting in the digital economy is now available on-demand.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 11, 2020

We have heard terms like ‘cloud kitchen,’ ‘dark kitchen,’ ‘ghost kitchen,’ and ‘virtual restaurants’ being used to define this delivery-only model. This blog post answers all such queries and uncovers the right interpretation of this revolutionary model. .

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Hot Schedules

MAY 5, 2020

Ghost Kitchen Masterminds Behind R2 Provisions, Part 2. We continue with part 2 of 2 of the Ghost Kitchen Masterminds interview with Chef Rosana Rivera of R2 Provisions where she shared how operations changed during the COVID pandemic, about her ghost kitchen’s growth, and what to expect when restaurants are ready to open their doors.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 28, 2020

The technology-driven delivery platform has also fuelled the demand for cloud kitchens, also known as dark kitchens, virtual restaurants, ghost kitchens, and delivery-only restaurants. However, despite the significant advantages, some contributing factors can ruin the cloud kitchen business and lead to failure.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

A commissary kitchen is a dedicated kitchen space where a foodservice operator can process, prepare, and store food. While these types of kitchens have always been a feature of the restaurant industry, new trends in food service have led more owners and operators to consider adding them to their business model.

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Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

For online food businesses like cloud kitchen or ghost kitchen or any other food delivering business, digital advertising may be a remarkable useful resource in promoting, in addition to operating the business. In this post, we are going to discuss how the cloud kitchen can leverage the power of Social media.

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Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

For online food businesses like cloud kitchen or ghost kitchen or any other delivering online food, digital advertising may be a remarkable useful resource in promoting, in addition to operating the business. In this post, we are going to discuss how the cloud kitchen can leverage the power of Social media.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 10, 2021

We added product features to help with some of these challenges and watched in admiration as restaurants quickly rethought outdoor dining, takeout, delivery, online ordering, and ghost kitchens.

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EATER

MAY 3, 2022

On February 21, 2021, Fieri announced that he would be launching Flavortown Kitchens, a delivery-only ghost kitchen concept that would bring “Flavortown fries” and “Mac Daddy mac and cheese” to homes across the country. Porowski has since written two cookbooks: Antoni in the Kitchen and Antoni: Let’s Do Dinner.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 8, 2021

As a prominent example, virtual kitchens existed before the pandemic, but the last year has skyrocketed the growth of this new kind of establishment. As restaurants adapt to how customer dining preferences have changed, ghost kitchens are now more popular and quite often more profitable. What is a virtual kitchen?

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Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 2, 2021

For more tips on navigating these issues, read our blog that covers how to make third-party delivery successful. Ghost kitchens and delivery for restaurants. And customers don’t seem to care if the order was made in a ghost kitchen or a traditional location. Third party delivery vs. self-delivery.

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 24, 2021

Trend# 3: More investment in ghost kitchens. Speaking of delivery-focused investments, some restaurants are launching their own ghost kitchens as a cost-effective way to manage the high volume of delivery orders. Creating your own ghost kitchen, or renting space at an existing facility, is a significant investment.

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LevelUp

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Back-of-house, kitchen spaces are also undergoing a major transition. In some of their busiest NYC locations, there are as many as four kitchen lines. Some concepts, including sweetgreen , are taking kitchen innovation a step further and opting into “ghost” or “cloud” kitchens. Pickup shelves at Firehouse Subs.

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