Marketing

Global Franchise Group debuts ghost kitchen with partner CloudKitchens

April 20, 2021

Global Franchise Group is partnering with CloudKitchens on its first ghost kitchen which is opening today as a remote Round Table Pizza in Los Angeles, California and offering pickup and delivery.

Global Franchise Group, a brand management company, is franchisor of Round Table Pizza, Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Marble Slab Creamery and Pretzelmakers.

The ghost kitchen, at 358 West 38th Street, is operated by longtime Round Table franchisee Leticia Vasquez, according to a press release. Vasquez operates a restaurant in Culver City.

The ghost kitchen, which will offer a shortened menu and be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Sunday, marks the brand's expansion into Los Angeles. Round Table Pizza has more than 415 locations nationwide and about 200 franchise deals in development, according to the release. It aims to have 500 locations by 2023.

"Global Franchise Group is proud to introduce our first ghost kitchen location — the first of what we hope will be many for our family of brands," Paul Damico, GFG CEO, said in the release.

"Our organization is committed to innovation and technology and we are constantly making investments to support the success of our franchisees and brands for years to come. The ghost kitchen concept is incredibly popular and perfect for Round Table Pizza. Congratulations go out to Leticia Vasquez on this monumental opening and our thanks to CloudKitchens for being a great partner," Damico said.

Ghost kitchens operate as a vehicle for pickup and delivery services and allow brands to expand their footprint while reducing overhead costs.

"I am thrilled to open the first ghost kitchen concept for Round Table Pizza and Global Franchise Group," Vasquez said in the release. "We've seen a significant shift in consumer dining trends since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as more customers begin to rely on takeout and delivery options. Now, with the opening of our first ghost kitchen we can bring Round Table Pizza to a larger customer base and I see huge potential for the continued growth of the brand. Any new restaurant opening can be overwhelming and I am extremely grateful to have navigated the entire process with the support of Global Franchise Group behind me. The corporate team has been knowledgeable, supportive and communicative every step of the way."