Glossary O

Glossary O

Obesity rates

The percentage of the population that is considered obese, which can impact menu planning and nutritional education.

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  • Off-premise dining

    The practice of serving food to customers outside of a traditional restaurant setting, often through delivery or takeout.

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  • Ghost Kitchens: Mobile Vs. Fixed Locations (Clarified)
  • Off-premise dining model

    A business model that focuses on delivery and takeout rather than dine-in service.

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  • Online food delivery platforms

    Platforms that connect customers with food delivery services, such as Uber Eats or Grubhub.

  • Dark Kitchens Vs. Virtual Kitchens: Definitions (Compared)
  • Online ordering

    The process of placing orders through a website or mobile app.

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  • Ghost Kitchens: Mobile Vs. Fixed Locations (Clarified)
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  • Online ordering experience

    The overall experience a customer has when placing an order online, including ease of use and speed of delivery.

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  • Online ordering platform

    A software platform that enables online ordering and payment processing.

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  • Cloud Kitchens Vs. Ghost Kitchens: Terms (Decoded)
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  • Co-Working Vs. Solo: Ghost Kitchen Arrangements (Decoded)
  • Franchise Vs. Independent: Ghost Kitchen Types (Defined)
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  • Ghost Kitchens: Mobile Vs. Fixed Locations (Clarified)
  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Food Trucks: Business Models (Unpacked)
  • Dark Kitchens Vs. Virtual Kitchens: Definitions (Compared)
  • Ghost Kitchens: Vegetarian Vs. Non-Vegetarian (Clarified)
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  • Online ordering system

    A digital platform for customers to place orders for delivery or pickup.

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  • Online payment systems

    Electronic systems used to process payments for online orders.

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  • Online reputation management

    Strategies for managing and maintaining a positive online reputation for a ghost kitchen.

  • Ghost Kitchens: Healthy Vs. Comfort Food (Unpacked)
  • Operational costs

    The expenses associated with the day-to-day operations of the ghost kitchen.

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  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Food Halls: Concepts (Clarified)
  • , Operational efficiency

    The ability of a ghost kitchen to produce and deliver food quickly and accurately while minimizing waste and maximizing productivity.

  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Shared Kitchens: Costs (Unpacked)
  • Operational Efficiency Optimization

    The process of streamlining operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

  • Ghost Kitchens: Fixed Menu Vs. Rotating Specials (Unpacked)
  • Operational expenses

    The ongoing costs of running the ghost kitchen, such as utilities and supplies.

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  • Opportunity cost

    The potential profit lost by choosing one option over another.

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  • Order accuracy

    Ensuring that customer orders are prepared correctly and accurately.

  • Ghost Kitchens: Healthy Vs. Comfort Food (Unpacked)
  • Order fulfillment

    The process of receiving, preparing, and delivering customer orders.

  • Ghost Kitchens: Fixed Menu Vs. Rotating Specials (Unpacked)
  • Order fulfillment centers

    Facilities dedicated to fulfilling orders, often used by ghost kitchens to handle high volumes of orders.

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  • Order fulfillment process

    The steps involved in fulfilling an order, from receiving the order to delivering it to the customer.

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  • Order fulfillment technology

    The use of technology to automate and streamline the process of fulfilling orders.

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  • Order modifications

    Changes made to a customer’s order, such as adding or removing ingredients or changing the preparation method.

  • Ghost Kitchens: Vegetarian Vs. Non-Vegetarian (Clarified)
  • Order tracking

    The process of monitoring and keeping track of orders from the time they are placed to the time they are delivered.

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  • Order tracking features – real-time updates provided via app notifications/SMS messages to customers regarding the status of their order from preparation to delivery

    Technology that allows customers to track the progress of their order from the time it is placed to the time it is delivered.

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  • Overhead costs

    Expenses incurred by the ghost kitchen for running the business, such as rent, utilities, and equipment.

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