Ghost Kitchens news and trends

Ghost Kitchens Vanish as In-Person Dining Returns
Restaurant innovation // April 14, 2024

The ghost kitchen industry has become a shadow of its former self. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Nathan’s Famous: Ghost Kitchen Industry Is Shifting Away From Small Businesses
Restaurant innovation // January 08, 2024

While ghost kitchens have stuck around since their initial boom in the earlier stages of the pandemic, quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand Nathan’s Famous sees smaller players bowing out. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Virtual Pizzeria Milano Vice Raises $9M Amid Ghost Kitchen Upheaval
Investments // December 06, 2023

As the virtual brand space goes through significant changes, delivery-focused, tech-forward pizza brand Milano Vice is bringing in funds by the millions.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

1 in 7 Consumers Chooses Ghost Kitchens to Skip Social Interaction
Restaurant innovation // November 15, 2023

While the majority of consumers are not sold on ghost kitchens, a significant portion relishes the reprieve that the all-digital model gives from face-to-face interaction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Interviews & Exclusives
Restaurants Leverage Hospitality Experience as ‘Dark Kitchen’ Trend Grows

November 15, 2022
It was once a challenge for restaurants to take ownership of their online presence, putting many at the mercy of third-party aggregators or having to foot hefty bills for ads and placements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Quick Reads
Richtech to Operate ‘Robot-Powered Restaurants’ at 20 More Walmart Locations

October 20, 2024
Richtech Robotics plans to use its robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) cloud technology to run 20 more Walmart-located restaurants in Arizona, Colorado and Texas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

Ghost Kitchens Vanish as In-Person Dining Returns

April 14, 2024
The ghost kitchen industry has become a shadow of its former self. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Ex-Uber CEO Travis Kalanick’s CloudKitchens Cuts Staff

September 05, 2023
Ghost kitchen startup CloudKitchens has reportedly fired staff and closed warehouses to shrink expenses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Uber’s Kalanick Pours $130M Into Ghost Kitchen Properties

October 21, 2020
In making his new ghost kitchens startup CloudKitchens, ex-Uber Co-founder Travis Kalanick has become something of a real estate mogul, buying up 40 properties in two dozen cities, according to...