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December 16, 2021

Peter Cook, Editor

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And now, the news…

Issue #72

TikTok Kitchen? Hey, whatever works!

They can switch gears quickly to take advantage of new trends.


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Combo Kitchen Partnership with D. Wade Burgers Strikes Deal with Winghouse

D. Wade Burgers concept will be available at 20 WingHouse locations throughout the sunshine state starting in January 2022.


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David Chang's fried chicken restaurant Fuku switches to Kitchen United

The fried chicken chain now plans to grow nationally by working with Reef rival Kitchen United.


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Reef's expansion in multiple major US cities remains unclear

Reef Technology Inc. has put the brakes on a planned expansion after clashing with regulations in major U.S. cities.


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Some Popular Fast-Food Kitchens Have Major Food Quality Issues, According to Leaked Emails

Customers of Reef seem to be paying a price for the startup's meteoric expansion.


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Diners will take all the technology they can get

Customers like delivery and digital ordering as well as more advanced technologies like voice ordering and automation.


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Restaurant Business Tech Roundup

Three CMOs described the tech tools of their dreams.


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7 big restaurant trends you need to know about in 2022

As we enter another year, the pandemic continues to loom large.


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Heinz, Activision help gamers take a snack break

Kraft Heinz is teaming with Activision's new Warzone Pacific to identify hidden spots that gamers can use to enjoy a snack break.


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How Is Gaming Transforming The Marketing World?

Today, most gamers are in the working class or retirement class, and these individuals have the money to spend.


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Cloud Kitchen Foodservice Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report

Research report provides key analysis on the market size, growth, share, trends as well as industry cost structure.


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How Aramark partnered with Stephen Starr, and what comes next

The deal is exploring how established dishes and restaurants could be integrated into Aramark’s offerings.


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Mousse Partners Sees Promise in Butler Hospitality

Butler Hospitality offers virtual room service by operating restaurants in hotels and delivering to non-service hotels nearby.


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The Impossible Shop is a New Plant-Based Ghost Kitchen

The Impossible Shop launched last week out of Dog Haus restaurants across eight states.


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Brinker to launch its virtual brand, Maggiano's Italian Classics, nationwide in 2022

Maggiano's Italian Classics ghost kitchens are now in select markets.


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Popular Houston fajitas to-go restaurant relocates to ghost kitchen

A Houston fajitas favorite will soon have a new home.


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Wingstop Comes to the Big Apple

With more than 1,600 locations worldwide Wingstop has debuted its first Manhattan ghost kitchen in Times Square.


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Marc Lore’s Wonder Ghost Kitchen Concept One-Ups Aggregators With Doorside Food Prep

It’s a new combination food truck and ghost kitchen operation that’s signed deals with top chefs.


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Focus Brands to Ramp Up Non-traditional Growth in 2022

Focus Brands is committed to bringing its portfolio through a wide variety of non-traditional locations.


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The Giant Company expands store-within-a-store restaurants

Giant is adding more WOWorks locations to its stores.


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A new wing and burger restaurant concept will open in Wichita early next year

Wing Boss & Burgers earlier in the fall started adding brick-and-mortar locations, and Wichita is getting one.


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Nextbite Named to Comparably’s Annual Best Company Culture and Best CEO Lists

Nextbite announced it won two 2021 Comparably Awards, including for “Best Company Culture” and “Best CEO.”


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For Taster, Cloud Kitchens’ Future Lies In The Franchise Model

United Kingdom: By leveraging existing kitchen spaces, Taster can enter new cities much quicker.


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Dubai-based Grubtech expands operations in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Grubtech is aggressively expanding its offices in Sri Lanka.


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‘‘Beyond Bytes’’ starts its journey

Bangladesh: The Beyond Bytes launched its maiden flagship outlet in the capital of Dhaka.


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Dubai 'ghost kitchen' Kitopi is adjusting to life in a pandemic

Dubai: The startup prepares food for some 100 eateries across the Middle East.


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Ghost Kitchens launches its Fulfillment Partner program in Delhi NCR and Gujarat

India: Ghost Kitchens has launched the Ghost Brands Fulfillment Partner program to help its brand grow.


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Rebel Foods commits $150m for acquisitions, brands scale-up

India: Rebel Foods has committed $150 million in strategic brand investments and acquisitions globally.


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Foodlink eyes UAE expansion after $8m funding round

India: Indian catering and restaurant company has so far raised $23m, including the current round.


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NB Ventures continues to invest in the food-tech sector with Bigspoon

India: Bigspoon is the multi-brand virtual kitchen concept focused on Tier-2 cities across India.


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