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The end of the pandemic has been tough on virtual brands and ghost kitchens

The Bottom Line: Burger King’s parent closing its KYLO Food Hall and layoffs at Nextbite suggest that some of the biggest ideas to come out of the pandemic are having a tough time making it on the other side.

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