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Ghost kitchen technology company Kitchen United announced Monday a $100 million round of series C fundraising, with new investors from a variety of industries, including Burger King parent Restaurant Brands International, supermarket company, the Kroger Co., Simon shopping malls company, and convenience store chain, Couche-Tard / Circle K.

Through the turbulence, Kitchen United has remained steady. In fact, just last week, the ghost kitchen operator secured a $100 million funding round from some recognizable names like Burger King parent Restaurant Brands International, The Kroger Co. and shopping mall giant Simon. The roster of investors also includes leaders across the convenience store, packaging, logistics, distribution, […]

The company’s first Mix location inside a grocery store opened January 5 inside a 93,000-square-foot Ralphs. The complete 1,784-square-foot ghost kitchen, which replaced a portion of the supermarket’s deli section, is behind clear windows so shoppers can see their food being prepared  – a stark contrast to the dark kitchen operations of Reef and CloudKitchens.

Kitchen United Inc.’s cooking sites are usually tucked away from the public eye with the pickup window serving as the sole point of contact with customers and delivery drivers. But its newest location, inside a Ralphs Grocery Co. store in Westwood, provides a view of the ghost kitchens occupied by chefs from Westchester-based Fresh Brothers, […]

Kitchen United has acquired Zuul, the New York-based ghost kitchen and technology provider to bolster its batched-ordering support and establish a beachhead in the largest delivery market in the United States. The deal is Kitchen United’s first acquisition and, according to CEO Michael Montagano, makes the California-based company the largest full-scale ghost kitchen company in […]

Virtual restaurant company Kitchen United announced Monday the acquisition of ghost kitchen developer Zuul for an undisclosed amount. This is Kitchen United’s first acquisition and will support the company’s ghost kitchen network growth in New York City.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way a lot of people purchase and order food. And nowadays, consumers are looking for more and more options on the takeout and delivery front. Enter ghost kitchens. Ghost kitchens provide facilities for restaurants, catering services, and other businesses to prepare food for takeout and delivery.

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America’s largest grocery retailer, and ghost kitchen industry leader Kitchen United announced a partnership to offer customers freshly prepared, on-demand restaurant food.

Kitchen United today announced it is adding Camile Thai to its growing portfolio of restaurant brands. With this deal, operators can license the Camile Thai brand exclusively at Kitchen United locations. The brand will make its U.S. debut in Kitchen United Mix’s newly-opened Chicago The Loop ghost kitchen location.