Robots, ghost kitchens, consolidation and the metaverse are the four developments we’ll be keeping a close eye on in 2022.

The pandemic pushed operators to unveil a flurry of new prototypes in 2021.

The coronavirus pandemic upended the restaurant industry as we know it.

The business changed dramatically at the height of the pandemic.

They discovered early that so-called ghost kitchens were the answer.

Olo is now partnering with Lyft to help handle digital orders for its network.

The partnership provides solutions in developing and operating virtual brands for restaurants throughout the country.

The first 200 people to attend will get a free sandwich, drink and side.

Commenters were quick to point out that the restaurant is fairly upfront about how it functions.

It is no secret that coming up with a viable business idea is difficult.

BurgerFi is testing and expanding five new technologies and creative strategies to stay ahead.

The DC-3–turned–food truck provides mobile meal options in Metro East.

Chipotlane Digital Kitchen will have an order-ahead drive-thru and walk-up window but no indoor access for customers.

United Kingdom: Deliveroo has opened giant new "dark kitchen" sites in three London areas.

Dubai: Restaurant Secrets Inc., will launch three new dark kitchen concepts in Dubai during the first quarter of 2022.

India: It will let small restaurant and cloud kitchen owners make the most of their underutilized real estate and labour.

India: Boss Burger amps up the cheer this holiday season with lip-smacking new additions to their menu.

India: Cloud kitchen have added a completely new range to celebrate festivities.