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	Episode:		RSG106: Virtual Kitchens With Matt Newberg of HNGRY
	Category:		Business
	Duration:		00:48:59
	Publish Date:		2019-09-17 11:00:03
	Description:		Uber Eats is one of Uber’s fastest growing business segments right now, but they’re not the only ones trying to tackle the future of food and technology. Today’s guest is the perfect person to help us dissect a new concept gaining steam: virtual kitchens. If you’re curious about what’s going on behind the scenes of the food and tech world, stay tuned! If you’d like to read a transcript of this podcast, please click here. Intro Today I’m talking with Matt Newberg of HNGRY.TV New media venture exploring the impact of technology on our relationship with food We’re going to talk about virtual kitchens, macro trends and more Intro to Matt Newberg Matt Newberg is the host and producer of HNGRY, a content series exploring the impact of technology on our relationship with food Spend the last 8 years working in the tech industry as an entrepreneur Worked at Vimeo Bringing his passion for food to explore emerging field of food tech What are Virtual Kitchens? Two forms – existing restaurants creating virtual only brands out of existing infrastructure Second type – cloud kitchen, virtual delivery, online delivery Currently more dedicated ‘virtual’ kitchen space right now vs existing brick and mortar Uber has really pushed this for the last few years Macro Trends in the Food + Tech Space Rise in number of people eating outside the home/having food prepared outside the home Delivery/pickup is eclipsing dining in a restaurant Fast casual brands are doing the best (not McDonalds, not fine dining, middle tier restaurants) Delivery apps Expose into Virtual Kitchens HNGRY.TV first episode (link in show notes) Expose into the world of virtual kitchens – two major players Trend around shared kitchens for various purposes (new companies, packaged goods, delivery, etc) Cloud Kitchens funder – Travis Kalanick, founder of Uber Basically, companies are buying up property in urban areas and stocking it with everything from kitchens but also regular, everyday products (toilet paper, tomato sauce, etc.) and turn it into a delivery hub Why are Virtual Kitchens so Important? One, potential for tech companies to get in the space, see if they can make it profitable for them Two, options for mom and pop companies to try out becoming a restaurant by renting space first Delivery options Restaurant tours Future Impact of Virtual Kitchens Smaller restaurants/shops that don’t have a brand or serve for convenience will suffer Affect on labor – fewer workers needed. Estimated 85% of service workers will lose their jobs and not be replaced Restaurants are going to need to become more savvy at marketing, maybe even partner with other restaurants (white label delivery service?) Outro Big thanks to Matt for coming on the podcast – looking forward to his next episode on THC infused beer and the alcohol industry! Really interesting space – you can tell from the interview he’s passionate about the intersection of food and tech – make sure to check out his YouTube video below Big opportunities for rideshare, micromobility, delivery and more with these types of services Show Notes HNGRY.tv fast(er) food – First HNGRY YouTube Video. HNGRY YouTube Channel UberEats is using data to create cool, non-existent restaurants If you’d like to read a transcript of this podcast, please click here. The post RSG106: Virtual Kitchens With Matt Newberg of HNGRY appeared first on The Rideshare Guy Blog and Podcast.
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