virtual restaurants

Ghost Kitchens Vanish as In-Person Dining Returns
Ghost Kitchens Vanish as In-Person Dining Returns
April 14, 2024  |  Restaurant innovation

The ghost kitchen industry has become a shadow of its former self. These online-only dining spaces boomed during the pandemic, but as a report Friday (April...

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Virtual Pizzeria Milano Vice Raises $9M Amid Ghost Kitchen Upheaval
Virtual Pizzeria Milano Vice Raises $9M Amid Ghost Kitchen Upheaval
December 06, 2023  |  Investments

As the virtual brand space goes through significant changes, delivery-focused, tech-forward pizza brand Milano Vice is bringing in funds by the millions.  The Berlin-based startup shared...

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C3 CEO Says CPG-ification of Restaurants Drives ROI for Operators
C3 CEO Says CPG-ification of Restaurants Drives ROI for Operators
October 27, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

As the restaurant industry increasingly shifts to omnichannel, virtual restaurant platform C3 is seizing on the opportunity to drive profitability by making quick-service restaurants (QSRs) menus...

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Ex-Uber CEO Travis Kalanick’s CloudKitchens Cuts Staff
Ex-Uber CEO Travis Kalanick’s CloudKitchens Cuts Staff
September 05, 2023  |  Startups

Ghost kitchen startup CloudKitchens has reportedly fired staff and closed warehouses to shrink expenses. The apparent cuts at the company — led by Uber co-founder and ex-CEO Travis Kalanick...

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Restaurants Harness Ghost Kitchen Learnings to Boost Omnichannel Performance
Restaurants Harness Ghost Kitchen Learnings to Boost Omnichannel Performance
August 30, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

Restaurant chain Dog Haus has become the latest brand to tap expertise from the ghost kitchen world to give the brand the competitive edge in...

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Ghost Kitchen Customers Have a Need for Speed
Ghost Kitchen Customers Have a Need for Speed
July 19, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Defenders of the ghost kitchen model overwhelmingly tout one key benefit — the speed that these virtual brands can offer. By the Numbers For PYMNTS’...

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MrBeast Burger Taps In-Car Payments to Boost Convenience
MrBeast Burger Taps In-Car Payments to Boost Convenience
March 15, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

As restaurants remove payment friction to drive digital sales, MrBeast Burger is leveraging in-car capabilities. Tech provider Mavi.io, which creates in-car ordering and payment features,...

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Restaurants Align Marketing, Ordering Tech to Stay Ahead of Customer Preferences
Restaurants Align Marketing, Ordering Tech to Stay Ahead of Customer Preferences
June 13, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

As quick-service restaurants (QSRs) navigate industry changes, from labor shortages to emerging digital trends, stiff competition requires them to find ways to keep pace with...

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Trending: Mobile Order-Ahead Takes The Field
Trending: Mobile Order-Ahead Takes The Field
October 25, 2019  |  Mobile Order Ahead

New complexities and frictions are emerging every day as the mobile order-ahead industry continues to grow. One of the hotter flashpoints of the scene pits...

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