With the departure of McDonald s and Subway operators from within its storefronts, Walmart aims to fill in-store leased space with "relevant" tenants, ranging from local businesses to foodservice operators.
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Ghost kitchen operator allows customers to combine items from multiple concepts
Local Kitchens, a new ghost kitchen concept that allows customers to order from multiple local restaurant brands, has opened in the San Francisco area with locations in Lafayette, San Jose and Cupertino, Calif.
Local Kitchens operates outposts of Curry Up Now, Glaze, Humphry Slocombe, The Little Chihuahua, MIXT, Proposition Chicken, Saucy Asian, Señor Sisig, and Wise Sons, offering both delivery and takeout from its 10,000-square-foot spaces. Unlike many ghost kitchen models, Local Kitchen operates all of its locations with its own staff, who have been trained by the individual restaurants to produce all of the menus, said Jon Goldsmith, CEO and co-founder of Local Kitchen, in an interview with Nation’s Restaurant News.
In a landmark deal that will nearly double the brandâs footprint with 60 kitchens in the United States and 30 in Canada, fast-casual franchise Saladworks is partnering with Ghost Kitchen Brands to open in dozens of non-traditional locations by the end of 2021, many of which will be inside Walmart stores. Some of the Walmart locations will include seating, and all will offer carryout and third-party delivery.
âSaladworks is a perfect strategic partner for Ghost Kitchen Brands as we continue to grow and reinvent the restaurant industry,â said George Kottas, founder and CEO of Canada-based Ghost Kitchen Brands. âWe are excited to include Saladworksâ range of healthy and flavorful options to our customers allowing customizations and combinations with other brands, all in the convenience of one order.â
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