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Leadership

Nextbite adds restaurant vet Denny Marie Post as advisor

 By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 31, 2021

The former Red Robin CEO will help the virtual brand company develop concepts for large chains.

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.

Emerging Brands

Chili's parent bets on a second virtual concept

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 18, 2021

Maggiano's Italian Classics features Italian standards, with an emphasis on $10 lunch combos.

Technology

Tech roundup: NCR makes a bet on cryptocurrency

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 02, 2021

The big tech provider is buying crypto software company LibertyX. Also, ConverseNow raised $15 million for AI order-taking, Nathan's Famous hit a virtual milestone, and more.

Technology

Tech roundup: Nathan's Famous bends the rules of virtual brands

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 26, 2021

Its latest concept, Arthur Treacher's, will soon feature items from another chain on its menu. Also, Zenput raises $27 million, Slice hires a CFO and more.

Technology

Tech roundup: Virtual brands get physical

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 19, 2021

Some restaurants are bringing their online-only concepts into the "real" world. Also, Outback has a new app, Nextbite launches more brands and Bobacino hires a chief boba officer.

Technology

Virtual brand company Acelerate raises $14.4M

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 15, 2021

Sequoia Capital led the Series A round for the company, which helps restaurants run multiple brands from a single location.

Technology

Digital kitchen operator C3 nabs an $80M investment

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 06, 2021

The fast-growing virtual brand company will triple its footprint through Reef Kitchens while also courting big real estate developers.

Technology

Tech roundup: One small step for drone delivery

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 21, 2021

El Pollo Loco and Walmart are investing in the service, but it could have a long way to go. Plus, C3 hooks into Chowly's big restaurant network and Seattle puts limits on delivery companies.

Technology

Tech roundup: Virtual brands aren't slowing down

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 14, 2021

The delivery-only concepts continue to pop up everywhere, including inside the kitchen of a big foodservice supplier. Also, Kitchen United is importing a popular U.K. concept and DoorDash is going to Japan.

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