Operations

Ghost kitchens are dead. But new models arise from the ashes

The pioneers who created commissary-style, shared kitchens for rent have closed, pivoted or shown signs of struggle. But elements live on in a variety of new delivery-forward concepts that some call ghost kitchens 2.0.

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Why Piada Italian Street Food developed its newest item to fit a to-go bag

Behind the Menu: The fast casual’s signature Piada Sticks didn’t travel well, but they inspired the idea for the more compact Piada Pockets, available now in three flavors.

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Dué Cucina aims to prove the scalability of fresh pasta

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Technology

Yum and Nvidia just raised the stakes for restaurant AI

Tech Check: The parent of Taco Bell and Pizza Hut already had big plans for AI. Now it has Nvidia's scale and resources to help make them happen.