Issue #144 – OnTrend Concepts

June 8, 2023

Peter Cook, Editor

Just to try something new, I promised myself that this week I would only pick the top ten articles I could find on the industry. I got close, but I did go over slightly.

I hope you enjoy this issue. Some big news and announcements! Of particular note, in my opinion are:

Peter Backman’s take on the state of the industry.
A new free online forum for kitchen operators.
The Starbucks-CloudKitchens-DoorDash deal.
Oh, but an “honorable mention” has to go out to this lady raffling off a small plot of land in Ghana to raise money for her guest house and ghost kitchen.

Check it out.

And now, the news…

Starbucks inks deal with Travis Kalanick's CloudKitchens as the coffee giant expands delivery through DoorDash

Mobile ordering and delivery have boosted Starbucks' bottom line and have become an incremental and growing part of the business. Starbucks would not share specifics on the size of its delivery business but has previously said the segment has seen a 20% year-over-year growth.

Is the ghost kitchen model dead?

After some weak “click-bait” articles by other media recently, Peter Backman does a great overview of the state of ghost kitchens and virtual brands.

How Do I Sign Up for the Ghost Kitchen Conference?

We’ve had a few questions on how exactly people can sign up for the Ghost Kitchen Conference. We walk you through it here.

Andre Vener on Ghost Kitchens & Virtual Brands

Good interview with Dog Haus Partner on ways to approach ghost kitchens & virtual brands.

New Online Forum for Delivery Kitchen Operators!

Finally, a forum exclusively for ghost/cloud/dark/host/virtual/delivery kitchen operators to connect, share best practices, ask advice, etc. And it is only for those actually operating kitchens. And it’s free.

Optimism for the Industry

Industry thought leaders are pretty positive about the future for delivery kitchens and virtual brands.

Investment Opportunity: Digitally-Native Restaurant

A US-based entity is looking for a handful of strategic investors and advisors.

Ghost Kitchens: Here to Stay or Ready to Disappear?

A pandemic-spurred reality, they will take on a new form, adapting to customer trends.

Podcast: The QR code is dead? Are Ghost Kitchens dying? And are Virtual Brands are on their last legs?

Carl Orsbourn and Meredith Sandland, who will be at the Ghost Kitchen Conference, discuss the news of the week.

Investment Opportunity: Multi-Brand Delivery Kitchen in Central Europe

Profitable multi-brand delivery kitchen concept operating in central Europe is looking for investors and partners to help with continued growth.

India: Rebel Foods startup extends ESOPs worth Rs 550 crore to kitchen and Corporate Employees

Rebel Foods, a cloud kitchen startup, has made a significant move by distributing employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) to more than 5,000 individuals working across 350 kitchens and corporate offices.

Investment Opportunity: Leading Cloud Kitchen Operator in Southeast Asia Opens Fundraising Round

A leading cloud kitchen operator has just opened their Series A fund raising round to expand regionally in South-East Asia.

Africa: Raffle for Land in Ghana Raising Money for Guest House and Ghost Kitchen

Okay, this is unique. This lady is raffling off an 80’x100’ plot of land in Ghana to raise money for her project.

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