Wow Bao leader talks career growth, how ghost kitchens can drive success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Wow Bao CEO Geoff Alexander kicked off the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, being held March 30 through April 1, with a…

The Who, What & Why of the API

Find out how to deploy an integrated restaurant technology model that reduces complexity, streamlines your operations, and helps you please your guests.

Essential Tools for Staff Engagement and Retention in Retail in 2022

Teams are under a huge amount of pressure. Staff engagement and retention seem like they've never been harder — or more important to prioritize. Sure, there…

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.

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…

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…

MrBeast Burger debuts plant-based burger

November 3, 2021

Virtual dining brand MrBeast Burger is bringing a plant-based category to its menu with the addition of Impossible Burger, the plant-based beef patty from…

Nathan's Famous partners with Branded Virtual Kitchens Canada

October 13, 2021

Nathan's Famous Inc. is teaming up with Branded Virtual Kitchens Canada, Ltd. to offer operators with existing kitchens the opportunity to add the Nathan's…

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…

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.

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.

Helping Restaurants Deploy Virtual Brands Faster, with KitchenUP

Open up your preferred delivery app on your phone, and it's obvious to see that we've got more choice and convenience when it comes to food delivery than ever…

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…

Nathan's partners with Ghost Kitchen Brands to drive footprint expansion

April 20, 2021

Nathan's Famous, Inc. is teaming up with Ghost Kitchen Brands to drive expansion with goals to open 60 non-traditional U.S. locations and 40 stores in Canada…

What's next for the ghost in the restaurant machine?

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Whether you refer to delivery and/or pickup-only businesses as ghost, virtual, cloud kitchens or brands, the fact is they've moved into the restaurant…

20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch in 2021

Although the pandemic has forced thousands of brands — old and new — to shutter, the newbies on our list of “20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch” are finding ways…

Dog Haus opening virtual restaurant in Central Austin

February 17, 2021

Dog Haus Gourmet has opened a virtual restaurant in Austin, Texas, according to a press release.