virtual kitchen

Denny's kitchen revamp brings several firsts to the menu

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 16, 2023

The diner chain is now featuring several savory and sweet items baked on-premises, as well as an interactive augmented-reality presentation of the options.

Technology

Applebee’s pumps the brakes on Cosmic Wings virtual brand

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 02, 2023

Hundreds of stores have dropped the delivery concept after it became too complex to operate.

Operations

5 stunning predictions for the rest of 2023

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2023

The National Restaurant Association issued its combination industry snapshot and near-term outlook this week. Here are five findings that jumped out.

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Technology

Restaurants may be in the midst of another virtual brand explosion

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 23, 2023

Tech Check: The number of delivery-only concepts has nearly doubled this year, according to a company called Kitchen Data Systems, which says it has developed a way to count them.

Emerging Brands

C3 turns an online sausage shop into a virtual restaurant

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 12, 2022

Snap-O-Razzo gained a cult following selling hot dogs online. The digital restaurant company wants to take it further.

Technology

Chuck E. Cheese launches family-focused LankyBox virtual brand

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 17, 2022

The brand backed by a popular YouTube channel was created in partnership with MrBeast Burger parent Virtual Dining Concepts.

Marketing

Nestle launches cookie delivery brand with Nextbite

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 14, 2022

Nestle Toll House Cookie Delivery will offer six cookie varieties as well as milk and other treats. It’s the latest entrant into the red-hot cookie market.

Leadership