Saladworks adding 20 ghost kitchens

March 4, 2022

Saladworks, a create-your-own salad franchise, which is part of the WOWorks family of brands, is opening 20 ghost kitchen locations in Florida through its…

Cheech creates ghost kitchen with 'stoners' in mind

January 12, 2022

Now that the recreational use of cannabis is legalized in 18 states, celebrity weed-enthusiast Cheech Marin, of "Cheech & Chong" fame has teamed up Chef…

REEF partners with Americana Group for cloud kitchens in Middle East

January 7, 2022

REEF is partnering with Americana Group to open cloud kitchens that will operate Reef, Americana and third-party brands in the Middle East, according to a…

Wow Bao, Zoup, Smokey Bones leaders share tips on virtual kitchen strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Fast casual leaders share insight on how and why their brands got into virtual business operations and tips on how to make it a successful strategy.

Combo Kitchen pairing D. Wade Burgers with Winghouse

December 17, 2021

Combo Kitchen and NBA champions and entrepreneurs Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem are partnering on a ghost kitchen with Florida-based restaurant chain WingHouse…

Fuku partners with Kitchen United

December 16, 2021

David Chang's Fuku and ghost kitchen industry leader Kitchen United have announced a national partnership, kicking off with Fuku's new headquarters at Kitchen…

Nextbite launches Asian restaurant

December 8, 2021

Nextbite, a provider of virtual restaurants, has launched its first Asian cuisine brand — Lucky Dragon Fried Rice — a street fare-inspired, delivery-only menu…

Reef acquires 2ndKitchen

December 7, 2021

Reef Technology Inc., an operator of delivery kitchens, has acquired 2ndKitchen, a provider of virtual kitchens for hotels, offices, buildings, venues and…

Philly's Best opening ghost kitchen

December 2, 2021

Philly's Best is launching its first ghost kitchen in Oakland, California, at the Oakland Food Hall under the direction of husband-and-wife team Bruce and…

Actress Sofia Vergara's agency marketing fast casual brands

November 15, 2021

In hopes of expanding global consumer access to diverse cultures, Sam Nazarian's C3, a global food-tech platform, is partnering with actress Sofia Vergara and…

C3 launching 800 ghost kitchens via Reef partnership

November 9, 2021

C3, a food tech platform, and Reef, a provider of virtual restaurants, are partnering to open 800 virtual restaurants across the U.S.

REEF acquires Dubai-based virtual kitchen company

November 8, 2021

REEF, an operator of delivery kitchens, logistics and proximity hubs in North America, has acquired Dubai-based iKcon Restaurant LLC, marking Reef's first…

Future of ghost kitchens not just smarter, it’s tastier

by Buck Jordan

Ghost kitchens allow brands to test innovations without risk. Buck Jordan, founder & CEO of Wavemaker Labs, believes ghost kitchens provide 24/7 opportunities…

Noodles & Co testing 2nd ghost kitchen

September 20, 2021

After rolling out its first ghost kitchen in May in Chicago, Noodles & Company is adding a second ghost kitchen in San Jose.

Smokey Bones, Nathan’s Famous execs to discuss ghost kitchens at 1-day virtual event

Two industry executives will discuss the rise of ghost kitchens at the #QSRNext event Nov. 9. The one-day workshop is free for restaurant executives.

Kitchen United, Kroger team up to compete with fast casuals

August 4, 2021

The Kroger Co., which operates nearly 1,400 grocery stores in the U.S., is officially in the restaurant industry thanks to a partnership with Kitchen United, a…

DoorDash expands ghost kitchen footprint

August 2, 2021

DoorDash has opened its second DoorDash Kitchens location in San Jose, California.

The Evolution of Ghost Kitchens

We've all seen the increase in chatter around ghost kitchens and their impact. But do you know what the future of ghost kitchens may hold and whether you…

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Fantasma Kitchens opening 3 fast casual brands

July 20, 2021

Fantasma Kitchens, a ghost kitchen concept created by chef and restaurateur, Lanny Lancarte, will open in September on the north side of Fort Worth, Texas.

How central kitchens improve restaurants’ bottom line

by Jeremy Cooper

Central kitchens may improve the guest experience, decrease costs and increase revenue while streamlining operations.