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I'm doubtful. No service, low-cost restaurant setups are not a new thing (quick service/counter-based) and full-service restaurants are still everywhere. I don
by solidasparagus 7y ago
I'm doubtful. No service, low-cost restaurant setups are not a new thing (quick service/counter-based) and full-service restaurants are still everywhere.
I don't know if that's because profit isn't overwhelmingly the most important driver when running a restaurant or because restaurants make most profit off of aspects that don't translate to counter-service/delivery, such as drinks. But I would expect these type of virtual restaurants to complement existing restaurants, not meaningfully replace them.
- C1sc0cat 7y agoYes where I live in the UK this has been a thing for years one of the oldest Indian's in my town has had a delivery only kitchen for over a decade.
- jacques_chester 7y agoGenerally, when we in the tech industry turn our gaze to something we know nothing about, we assume that the first thought we have about it is revolutionary. Which is actually a good way to raise money, because most VCs don't know much about other industries either.
- HeyLaughingBoy 7y agoThis first sentence is so on point and frustratingly correct, I don't know what to do other than upvote it :-(
- r_singh 7y ago100% agreed. I look at these cloud kitchens / no front facing kitchens to only be an efficient, cheap, clean food option like for office lunch, etc. I would much prefer a fine dine / full service front facing restaurant for celebrations and special occasions (even if I'm just ordering in). However, I can imagine a subset of full service restaurants to be affected because of losing users that are on the fringes.