Issue #81 – OnTrend Concepts

February 24, 2022

Peter Cook, Editor

The Metaverse made it into the news a lot this week as companies look at its potential to reach customers. As the pandemic continues to clear away, restauranteurs assess the landscape as delivery continues to grow.

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There's a Potential $30 Trillion Opportunity in the Metaverse

The metaverse may be one of the biggest stories of 2022.

Here's How Companies Plan to Take Advantage of The Metaverse

A recent report by JPMorgan Chase projected some serious numbers for the network of 3D virtual worlds.

Big brands are jumping into the metaverse – will their bet pay off?

The metaverse won’t affect your small business now, but a lot can change in a decade.

McDonald's has a new idea that customers will love (or really not love at all)

Technology offers endless possibilities, but is this a good one? Perhaps.

McDonald's Discovers the Golden Ticket to Making Money in the Metaverse

McDonald's is entering the metaverse to offer patrons another way to order food.

Former Restaurateur Launches NFTs to Assist Indie Restaurants

The Crypto Food Hall is a collection of 1,000 unique chefs working in our virtual food hall.

The Growth of Ghost Kitchens, and What Makes Them Work

COVID didn't create the movement, but it didn't slow it down, either.

A look inside 'ghost kitchens'

Fox Carolina: What are ghost kitchens? They're not as spooky as they sound.

Restaurant Business Tech Roundup

Robot technology is moving out of the pilot phase.

Most Important Things Mobile Apps Can Provide to Restaurant Businesses

We’re going to outline all major benefits mobile apps for restaurant owners can provide.

Are ghost kitchens and virtual brands failing to live up to the hype?

As you read reviews for so many of these operators, the same complaints pop up repeatedly.

Wingstop CEO: Ghost kitchens are coming

Wingstop remains in high growth mode when it comes to opening new restaurants.

Chefs enter The AMP's ghost kitchen setup

Foods to be fired up from a ghost kitchen restaurant accelerator program in Indianapolis.

Apex and Kitchen United Expand Partnership Adding Two Ghost Kitchen Pickup Locations

Apex smart food lockers will increase self-serve pickup options for Kitchen United customers.

Houston Kroger Serves Up Burgers, Tex-Mex Through New Ghost Kitchen

Retailer partners again with Kitchen United MIX.

9 new food options coming to RDU’s ‘Ghost Kitchen’

Raleigh-Durham International Airport announced Thursday nine new food options coming to its terminals.

Orlando creates pilot program for ghost kitchens

Business Journal: The city took inspiration from a similar program that launched in Miami.

Michelin-starred chef starts new business line — and it caters to the at-home crowd

Business Journal: The new business is an outgrowth of one of the chef's more casual brands that he launched.

Indian "cloud kitchen" opens in East Lexington, MA

Arka is a self-described “cloud kitchen,” meaning it is focused only on takeout and delivery.

Waitr Announces New "Ghosts" Restaurants To Platform In New Deal With Nextbite

The updated deal adds even more of Nextbite’s delivery-only restaurants to the Waitr platform.

Pokemoto Opens First of Six locations in Florida Market

Pokemoto Opens Its First Florida Location in Miami Beach, Five Additional Florida Locations on the Horizon.

This Fried Chicken Sandwich Gets Its Heat From an Unusual Source

Houston chef Chris Williams brings a couple of unconventional ingredients to the standard recipe.

Pandemic effect: From cloud kitchens to table

India: Cloud kitchens have reshaped the F&B sector in India which has been ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic.

Talabat's Cloud Kitchen: Food Delivery by Robots & Drones at Expo 2020

Interview with Joe Frem Vice President for Cloud Kitchens and Concept across MENA for Talabat.

A Dogecoin-Inspired Virtual Restaurant Opens in Dubai

Dubai: Rockets Kitchen, a popular chain of virtual restaurants, is behind the new restaurant.

Babita Ji' shared big good news with fans

India: Munmun shared the good news that she has taken an entry into the food business.

Speciality Restaurants to open 15 new cloud kitchens

Speciality Restaurants said that cloud kitchen will be an important part of growth.

Restaurants get back to expansion mode as cases decline

India: Witnessing an encouraging response through dine-in and deliveries following declining Covid cases.

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