Episode 6
Ghost Kitchens
Chef Rich and Justin dive into the world of ghost kitchens with Joe Schumaker, President and CEO of Food Space, a foodservice consulting startup headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA. In the midst of Covid-19, they look at how the business of faceless kitchens is evolving the foodservice industry.
Be sure to follow Chef Rich and Justin on Twitter at @ChefRrupp and @jupehr.
Follow Joe and Food Space @My_FoodSpace
Episode Notes
1:02 – Joe Schumaker introduction
2:06 – Ghost kitchens
6:22 – Food delivery
10:06 – 3rd party delivery
12:02 – Ghost kitchens vs expansions
15:46 – Joe joins the show
19:10 – Focus on the food & kitchen design
21:52 – ghost Kitchens & cloud kitchens
25:21 – How Covid-19 is changing restaurant concepts
29:30 – Delivery technology & increasing food quality
30:44 – Joe’s perspective on 3rd party delivery & what’s to come
41:29 – Ghost kitchen’s flexibility to rebrand
47:45 – Joe’s inspirational quote