ghost kitchen

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 24, 2021

Reef Kitchens expects to expand by a factor of 10 this year, using a unique real estate strategy to its advantage.

Tech roundup: Noodles opens a second ghost kitchen

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 20, 2021

The fast casual will use the new outlet to test the San Jose market. That’s just the tip of the iceberg in this briefing on several weeks’ worth of tech news.

Operations

Surprise! Your image of ghost kitchens might be wrong

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 13, 2021

Day One of the FSTEC technology conference served up a slew of jaw-droppers about current industry issues, from labor to supply chain to virtual concepts and ghost kitchens.

Technology

Why the ghost kitchen of the future could be vertical

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 10, 2021

As the industry evolves, some providers are shifting to a more fully integrated model. The strategy presents both benefits and challenges.

Technology

Ghost Kitchen Brands opens 1st U.S. location, in a Walmart

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 01, 2021

The Canadian company's outlet in Rochester, N.Y., offers 25 brands including Quiznos, Dickey's and Red Bull.

Premium

Technology

Kitchen United sees itself in ‘every big city in America’

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 26, 2021

After years of measured growth, the ghost kitchen provider is ready to apply its experience to rapid expansion.

Premium

Technology

Ghost kitchens find a new gear

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 24, 2021

Wendy’s plan to open 700 units with Reef Technology is a new high-water mark for the delivery-only restaurant business.

Financing

Wendy’s to open 700 ghost kitchens with Reef

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 11, 2021

The strategy is a key part of the chain’s ambitious global growth plans that include lower franchisee requirements and a new $100 million development fund.

Technology