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How Restaurant Ghost Kitchens Are Evolving
Ghost kitchens were supposed to upend the restaurant industry, but by 2026 they've quietly transformed into something different. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how delivery-only kitchens have pivoted from flashy food halls to hyper-efficient micro-brands, and what that means for independent operators. They break down the rise of 'commissary kitchens' — where a single kitchen runs multiple virtual brands for different restaurants — and how cloud kitchens are now serving as R&D labs for menu innovation. With a focus on real numbers, they discuss how a typical ghost…
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