Bringing Virtual Brands into a Tangible World
Two very different virtual operators shared the keys to success they’ve discovered by bringing several virtual, delivery-only brands into their existing restaurant kitchens. As each explained, they are still learning lessons and making adjustments. This session was...
Former Reef President, Michael Beacham, Joins Earl Enterprises
Michael Beacham, previously the president of Reef Kitchens, has been hired by Earl Enterprises, the parent company of Virtual Dining Concepts. In his new role, Beacham will focus on planning new initiatives and steering future growth at the company, whose brands...
Why Virtual Restaurants Can’t Be an Afterthought
Remember when Pasqually’s Pizza & Wings drew the ire of some customers after it was discovered the virtual brand was really Chuck E. Cheese in disguise? Applebee’s, too, came under fire for the Neighborhood Wings menu it rolled out on Grubhub, but that reaction is...
Making the Economics of Ghost Kitchens and Virtual Restaurants Pay Off
Sales pitches for virtual restaurants and ghost kitchens are certainly promising, but a panel of diverse restaurateurs and category experts shed some much-needed light on the real-world economics restaurant operators are seeing in these still-new industry channels....
Starting in September
Off Premises University is a new digital content series designed to inform and educate restaurant operators on some of the most critical off-premises issues affecting their business and the best practices to address them.
Calling Out All Outstanding Operators
Food On Demand Outstanding Operators is a new program recognizing 20 restaurant operators breaking new ground and taking a creative path to success with delivery, takeout and off-premises operations.
