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April 24, 2023 in Latest News, Press Release

Nextbite Announces Partnership With The Killer Brownie Company: Brings Indulgent Brownies With Cult-Following to Consumers Nationwide for Delivery Through Its Partners

Nextbite joins with MorningStar Farms® and King’s Hawaiian® for nationwide rollout of TenderFix(™) sandwiches, sliders and tenders
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April 19, 2023 in Latest News, Press Release

Virtual Restaurant Leader Nextbite Announces Partnership With Nathan’s Famous to Bring Delivery-Only Hot Dog and Burger Menu to Restaurant Partners

Nextbite joins with MorningStar Farms® and King’s Hawaiian® for nationwide rollout of TenderFix(™) sandwiches, sliders and tenders
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March 16, 2023 in Latest News, Press Release

Nextbite Launches Delivery-Only Chicken and Plant-Based Tenderfix(™) Menu in Partnership with Actor Noah Schnapp

Nextbite joins with MorningStar Farms® and King’s Hawaiian® for nationwide rollout of TenderFix(™) sandwiches, sliders and tenders
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February 22, 2023 in Latest News, Press Release

Nextbite Launches True Revenue Solution that Enables Restaurants to Easily Reconcile and Consolidate Delivery Orders

The Nextbite True Revenue solution integrates with the DoorDash Reporting API providing restaurants with powerful reporting and in-depth analytics to optimize their menu and grow…
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January 17, 2023 in Latest News, Press Release

Nextbite Names Former Overstock CPO as Chief Digital Officer to Accelerate Innovation of its Restaurant Virtual Brand Offerings

With more than 15 years of leadership experience at Amazon, Overstock and Singlecare, he brings expertise in rapidly scaling companies and brands to Nextbite.
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October 26, 2022 in Latest News, Press Release

Former Focus Brands’ President Kat Cole Joins Virtual Restaurant Company Nextbite As Advisor

Kat Cole, powerful operator and growth leader, brings more than 25 years of building and executing global brands to Nextbite
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June 30, 2022 in Latest News, Press Release

Former Red Robin CEO Denny Marie Post Named Co-President of Nextbite

Restaurant Industry Expert Brings Consumer Marketing and Product Innovation Success to Nextbite
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June 27, 2022 in Latest News, Press Release

Nextbite Teams Up With World’s Largest Ice Cream-Focused Digital Star Dylan Lemay for Delivery-Only Ice Cream Cake Cups

Cake Cup Creamery from Dylan Lemay, previewed in New York City, features an all-in-one flavor extravaganza with creamy ice cream, decadent cake, frosting and toppings
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June 22, 2022 in Latest News, Press Release

Wiz Khalifa and Nextbite Roll Out New Delivery-Only Menu of Tasty Late-Night Munchies in Cities Nationwide

One of industry’s first celebrity delivery-only restaurants concepts ups the game with a new menu full of hits to satisfy late-night cravings
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June 7, 2022 in Latest News, Press Release

Former Red Robin Leader and Sales Executive Paul Tappon Named VP of Enterprise Sales at Nextbite

Paul will guide Nextbite’s strategic initiatives with multi-unit restaurant groups, grocery groups, c-store groups and hospitality groups in the growing delivery-only virtual restaurant category.
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June 2, 2022 in Latest News, Press Release

Global Music Artist and Tech Entrepreneur WILL.I.AM Joins Nextbite as Entertainment Industry Partnership Advisor

He will guide Nextbite regarding strategic initiatives in both brand-building and creative go-to-marketing strategies for its delivery-only restaurant concepts.
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May 18, 2022 in Latest News, Press Release

Wiz Khalifa and Nextbite Launch Packed Bowls: A New Delivery-Only Menu for Tasty Late-Night Munchies

Nextbite is rolling out a new delivery-only menu of Packed Bowls by Wiz Khalifa®. The new menu features sensational bowls packed with unexpected flavor mashups.
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May 11, 2022 in Latest News, Press Release

Nextbite Brings ‘Wichcraft by Tom Colicchio Sandwiches to Denver Area for Limited Time Pop-Up

The Denver pop-up with tasty and popular sandwich concepts is the result of a collaboration between Nextbite and ‘Wichcraft, co-founded by celebrity chef Tom Colicchio.
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May 4, 2022 in Latest News, Press Release

Nextbite Teams Up With YouTube Star Cody Ko For Delivery-Only Dessert Club Offerings

Nextbite expands celebrity partnerships and enters dessert food segment
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May 4, 2022 in Latest News, Press Release

Nextbite Launches Restaurant Financial Services Solution to Easily Consolidate and Reconcile Delivery Business

New financial services solution streamlines burdensome accounting and provides full picture of a restaurant’s off-premises business
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April 26, 2022 in Latest News, Press Release

Jaimi St. John Joins Nextbite As VP Of Food Experience

Prior to joining Nextbite, Jaimi was Vice President of Culinary Innovation at Everytable, focused on creating nutritious and affordable food for underserved communities. Jaimi will…
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April 19, 2022 in Latest News, Press Release

Veteran Supply Chain Professional Dominic Calcagno Joins Virtual Restaurant Company Nextbite

Prior to joining Nextbite, Dominic managed various aspects of the supply chain for McDonald’s North America. Dominic will lead our supply chain team as Director…
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April 8, 2022 in Latest News, Press Release

Former Shutterfly Executive Lara Hoyem Named Chief Concept Officer at Nextbite

As Nextbite’s Chief Concept Officer, she is leading the company’s new brand development and consumer marketing along with strategy and insights in the fast-growing delivery-optimized…
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March 31, 2022 in Latest News, Press Release

Nextbite Receives Four Comparably 2022 Awards: Best Company Outlook, Best Place to Work in Los Angeles, Best Place to Work in Denver and Best Engineering Team

Nextbite announced it has won four Comparably 2022 Awards, including “Best Company Outlook,” “Best Place to Work in Los Angeles,” “Best Place to Work in…
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March 29, 2022 in Latest News, Press Release

Nextbite And MorningStar Farms® Launch Virtual Restaurant Featuring Plant-Based Chik’n Menu Items

Nextbite Expands Miss Mazy’s Menu Offerings with Kellogg’s MorningStar Farms® Incogmeato® Partnership, its First CPG Venture
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March 22, 2023 in Latest News

5 Questions Restaurants Must Ask to Make Sense of Delivery Data - QSR

Lara Hoyem, Nextbite's SVP of Data Insights, has developed five questions restaurants must ask to understand the value & make sense of DSP delivery data.

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March 16, 2023 in Latest News

Nextbite, IHOP Launch TenderFix Virtual Brand - Restaurant Dive

Nextbite announces the launch of TenderFix™ by Noah Schnapp, available for delivery nationwide featuring a range of chicken and plant-based sandwiches, sliders and tenders.

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March 1, 2023 in Latest News

New Tech Helps Restaurants Digest Their Delivery Data - Restaurant Business

The Nextbite True Revenue solution allows operators to see their third-party sales all in one place.

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February 22, 2023 in Latest News

Nextbite Launches Revenue Reconcile Solution - FSR

The Nextbite True Revenue solution collects all of a restaurant’s delivery service transactions, reports from multiple DSPs into a standardized format, and then reconciles them together, producing a unified overview financial statement.

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January 10, 2023 in Latest News

4 Winning Tips for Off-Premises Packaging Success - FSR

Mickey Citarella, VP of Brand, shares the top four “F’s" you should consider when packaging your food brand experience for optimal off-premises consumption.

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January 4, 2023 in Latest News

Eating Through Los Angeles: Alex Canter’s Top 100 Restaurants for 2023 - Medium

Eat your way through Los Angeles with Nextbite CEO and Co-founder Alex Canter’s 2023 annual list of top 100 LA restaurants!

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December 2022 in Latest News

The 21 Digital Disruptors Shaping Restaurants in 2022 - QSR

QSR highlights Denny Marie Post, Nextbite Co-President, as a digital disrupter shaping the restaurant industry in 2022.

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December 2022 in Latest News

The 21 Digital Disruptors Shaping Restaurants in 2022 - QSR

QSR highlights Denny Marie Post, Nextbite Co-President, as a digital disrupter shaping the restaurant industry in 2022.

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November 11, 2022 in Latest News

Nestlé Launches Cookie Delivery Brand With Nextbite - Restaurant Business

Nextbite and Nestlé® have partnered to launch Nestlé Toll House Cookie Delivery, bringing freshly-baked Toll House cookies to seven U.S. cities and counting.

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October 26, 2022 in Latest News

Former Focus Brands Exec Kat Cole Joins Nextbite as Advisor - Restaurant Business

Kat will continue as a long time friend of Ordermark to guide Nextbite with her experience in building high growth strategies, support the advancement of healthy brands in the portfolio, and streamline operations.

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October 21, 2022 in Latest News

Alex Canter Explains How He Transitioned His Family's Historic Deli Into the Digital Age - dot.LA

Alex Canter hit the mainstage at the dot.LA Summit, where he had a conversation around how he’s bringing his family’s iconic restaurant into the modern age.

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September 28, 2022 in Latest News

Box Branding Panel Highlights Importance of ‘Three Fs:’ Form, Function and Finish - Food on Demand

Nextbite's VP of Brand, Mickey Citarella, discusses the importance of representing the brand of a restaurant through packaging.

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September 9, 2022 in Latest News

How Restaurants Can Beat The Supply Chain Blues - Forbes

In this article published by Forbes, Alex Canter shares his best practices for offsetting supply chain issues & how virtual concepts can help.

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July 14, 2022 in Latest News

Increasing Restaurant Success by Decreasing Time to Market - Total Food Service

Jaimi St. John, Nextbite’s VP of FoodX, discusses why time to market (TTM) is important, three ways to decrease TTM, and Nextbite’s approach to this key element.

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June 30, 2022 in Latest News

5 Bold Predictions for the Off-Premises Restaurant Category - QSR Magazine

On-Prem? Off-Prem? It’s now Omni-Prem! Check out this article written by Mickey Citarella, Nextbite’s VP of Brand, published by QSR magazine to understand what’s next for off-premises dining.

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June 30, 2022 in Latest News

Growing Denver Virtual Restaurant Company Hires Former Red Robin CEO as Co-President - Denver Business Journal

Denny Marie Post, who has been advising Nextbite since September, will now oversee marketing, operations and culinary innovation.

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June 27, 2022 in Latest News

The TikTok Ice Cream Influencer Who's Ready To Deliver Treats To Your Door - Mashed

Dylan Lemay recently teamed up with Nextbite to create a new, delivery-only virtual brand: Cake Cup Creamery.

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May 25, 2022 in Latest News

Tom Colicchio’s Sandwich Concept Is Now Available in Denver but Only Into Early June - 303 Magazine

Nextbite partnered with Tom Colicchio to introduce a limited menu of the celebrity chef’s sandwiches to its first test market, with plans to extend the concept to a national audience.

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May 16, 2022 in Latest News

How a 91-Year-Old LA Deli Inspired the Launch of Next Gen Virtual Kitchen Concepts - PYMNTS

Alex Canter, Nextbite CEO & Co-founder, discusses how his family's 91 year old world-famous Canter's Deli inspired the launch of next generation virtual restaurant leader Nextbite.

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May 10, 2022 in Latest News

Wichcraft Popping Up In Denver For Limited-Time Only - Fast Casual

Nextbite's collaboration with Tom Colicchio's NYC-based sandwich concept, 'Wichcraft, is opening for a limited time only in the Denver area.

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May 10, 2022 in Latest News

How Restaurants Can Win the Delivery-Only Game - QSR Magazine

Geoff Madding, Nextbite's Chief Growth Officer, discusses three non-negotiables any restaurateur must adhere to in order to achieve success with delivery-only menus.

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May 9, 2022 in Latest News

Startup Insights On How To Thrive With A Hybrid Workforce - Forbes

In this article published by Forbes, Alex Canter, Nextbite CEO & Co-founder, shares insights for creating a successful hybrid workplace.

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May 9, 2022 in Latest News

IHOP Ramps Up Expansion of Virtual Brands - FSR

IHOP is on track to implement Nextbite's virtual brands, Thrilled Cheese and Super Mega Dilla, in roughly 1,000 locations in the next several months.

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May 5, 2022 in Latest News

Online Order Management Firm Nextbite Launches Restaurant Financial Reconciliation Tool - PYMNTS

We’re solving another pain point for restaurant owners and operators with our all NEW reconciliation tool that’s meant to manage and scale delivery business.

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April 19, 2022 in Latest News

Nextbite Names Dominic Calcagno Director of Supply Chain - QSR

Dominic will lead our supply chain team as Director and will focus efforts on driving operational excellence, introducing new capabilities, controlling costs, and building our supply chain partnerships.

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April 8, 2022 in Latest News

Former Shutterfly Executive Lara Hoyem Named Chief Concept Officer at Nextbite - Nation's Restaurant News

Nextbite announced that consumer marketing executive Lara Hoyem was named Chief Concept Officer, leading the company’s new brand development and consumer marketing along with strategy and insights in the fast-growing delivery-optimized virtual restaurant category.

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March 29, 2022 in Latest News

Nextbite and MorningStar Farms Incogmeato Partner on Virtual Restaurant - FSR

Nextbite announces its first CPG (consumer products group) partnership with MorningStar Farms Incogmeato, a division of Kellogg that produces vegan and vegetarian food.

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March 21, 2022 in Latest News

IHOP Launches 2 Virtual Brands - Fast Casual

IHOP has joined the virtual restaurant craze, creating two delivery-only brands — Thrilled Cheese and Super Mega Dilla, in partnership with Nextbite

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March 16, 2022 in Latest News

Digitizing The Kitchen: VCs Turn Up The Heat On Restaurant Tech Investment - Crunchbase

While point-of-sale, payment and delivery technology continue to drive much investment in the restaurant tech industry, the kitchen is still the place where most restaurants succeed or fail.
This article features Nextbite as a solution for restaurants to increase revenue and efficiency while utilizing their existing kitchen space and staff.

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March 15, 2022 in Latest News

Nextbite Appoints Michelle Wickham General Manager of Operations - FSR Magazine

Wickham will lead Nextbite’s operations team, focusing on supporting the company’s growth and expansion of its restaurant partners, ranging from small and medium sized businesses to enterprise.

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March 8, 2022 in Latest News

Nextbite Adds New Menu Management Tools to Ordermark Platform - QSR Magazine

Ordermark, Nextbite's leading online ordering/delivery management platform, launched new advanced menu management tools, providing restaurants with a central hub to streamline management of all their menus (brick and mortar and virtual restaurant) across multiple online delivery service platforms (DSPs).

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February 22, 2022 in Latest News

Waitr Holdings Expands Partnership with Nextbite on Delivery-Only Brands - FSR Magazine

The updated deal adds even more of Nextbite’s delivery-only restaurants to the Waitr platform – significantly increasing customer options.

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February 21, 2022 in Latest News

The Top 5 Tech Trends for Bars & Restaurants in 2022 - Bar & Restaurant

Bar & Restaurant Magazine highlights Alex Canter's key technology trends that can positively impact restaurant and bar business decisions in 2022 and beyond.

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February 11, 2022 in Latest News

Free Food for Super Bowl: Here's Where to Get Free Wings, Pizza Deals and Free Delivery - USA Today

USA Today highlights Firebelly Wings and our February/Game Day promos.

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February 10, 2022 in Latest News

Everything Fun You Can Do in ‌Las‌ ‌Vegas‌ This Weekend - Thrillist

Thrillist highlights Wild Wild Wings and Firebelly Wings to order for the Big Game.

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February 9, 2022 in Latest News

6 Food Trends to Watch for Off-Premises Dining - QSR

Mickey Citarella, Nextbite's VP of Brand, taps into the culinary vision for our fast-growing brand portfolio at Nextbite and predicts the trends that will explode in 2022.

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February 2, 2022 in Latest News

Eighty-Eight Percent of Americans Say Food is Just as Important or More Important Than Football for the “Big Game” According To New Survey by Nextbite - Bloomberg

Food for delivery is becoming part of the Big Game ritual, with 78% of U.S. households much more likely to order food for delivery than last year. See top food preferences and more in this article published by Bloomberg.

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January 20, 2022 in Latest News

Understanding Digital Business Models: Virtual Restaurants And Ghost Kitchens - Forbes

Nextbite’s CEO & Co-founder, Alex Canter, shares insight on virtual kitchen trends in 2022

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January 19, 2022 in Latest News

Nextbite to Offer Virtual Brands at University of Texas at Dallas - QSR

Chartwells Higher Education, a recognized leader in contract food service management, today announced a partnership with Nextbite to offer five Nextbite brands out of the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) kitchens.

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January 18, 2022 in Latest News

Top 50 Power List: Alex Canter Wants to Put Many Restaurants in One Restaurant - Nation's Restaurant News

Alex Canter, Nextbite CEO & Co-founder, sees virtual brands as a path to more sustainable profitability

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January 7, 2022 in Latest News

In 2022, Consumers Want to Order Healthier Delivery Food - The Spoon

Nextbite surveyed consumers, ranging in ages across the United States, in December of 2021 and found that that 49 percent of the consumers plan on ordering healthier delivery food in 2022.

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January 5, 2022 in Latest News

Study: 46 Percent of Consumers Plan to Eat Healthier in 2022 - FSR

Healthier food options are among the top three most motivating ways to boost delivery ordering frequency among consumers, according to new survey findings by Nextbite.

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December 16, 2021 in Latest News

How to Make Roasted Beets in the Oven - Insider

Daniel Carpenter, Nextbite's VP of Food Experience, gives some tips & tricks on how to roast, season and serve beets

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December 14, 2021 in Latest News

The Best New Fast Food Burgers & Chicken Sandwiches Of 2021, Ranked - Uproxx

The Blazed OG Cheetos Burger by Hotbox by Wiz Khalifa is included in this round-up

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December 14, 2021 in Latest News

Former Yum! Brands Exec Joins Nextbite as Adviser - QSR

Sunil Sudhakar, a 25-year restaurant and hospitality leader, and former executive of Subway and Yum! Brands, has joined Nextbite as an Advisor

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December 9, 2021 in Latest News

Nextbite Introduces New Asian Brand to its Lineup of Delivery-Only Restaurants - Restaurant Hospitality

Nextbite announces the launch of our first Asian cuisine brand, Lucky Dragon Fried Rice.

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December 8, 2021 in Latest News

Innovation’s On the Menu to Help Restaurants Make it Through Tough Pandemic Times - Colorado Public Radio

Nextbite's President and Co-founder, Paul Allen, talks with Colorado Public Radio on the positive impacts of virtual restaurants.

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November 19, 2021 in Latest News

What Consumers Really Want From Food Delivery - Nation's Restaurant News

Just how much potential is there in delivery? Alex Canter, Nextbite CEO, shares our results from an industry study to dig deeper into what consumers really want from delivery.

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November 16, 2021 in Latest News

Why a Chain Restaurant Should Embrace the Addition of Virtual Brands - FSR

Denny Post, Nextbite Advisor and former CEO of Red Robin, gives insight on how chain restaurant operators can rapidly build a much needed source of incremental revenue with the addition of virtual brands in 2022 and beyond.

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November 11, 2021 in Latest News

From Pizza Delivery and Takeout to Curated Apps, The Food On-Demand Industry is Growing - Scripps Media

Nextbite was one of the many companies showcasing their business at the Food on Demand Conference, a space for cutting edge food delivery tech, where Alex Canter, Nextbite CEO, was also a featured speaker.

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November 10, 2021 in Latest News

Tom Colicchio Hopped On The Virtual Kitchen Trend With New Partnership - Mashed

Celebrity chef and "Top Chef" judge Tom Colicchio is getting in on the virtual kitchen trend through a partnership with Nextbite.

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November 10, 2021 in Latest News

How to Succeed in Virtual Restaurants is Hot Topic at FODC - Food on Demand

Alex Canter, Nextbite CEO, discusses the future of virtual and ghost kitchens at the Food On Demand Conference.

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November 10, 2021 in Latest News

Restaurant Industry Outlook For 2022: Five Trends To Watch - Forbes

The restaurant industry is evolving faster than ever. Here are Nextbite CEO Alex Canter's predictions for next year and beyond.

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November 9, 2021 in Latest News

Meet 33 Tech Power Players Revolutionizing How Restaurants Operate and Diners Eat – Business Insider

Nextbite CEO Alex Canter is featured among this group of top innovative restaurant leaders.

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November 9, 2021 in Latest News

Nextbite Doubles Down On Virtual Brands With Name Change – Restaurant Business

Its parent company, Ordermark, will assume the Nexbite moniker as it brings delivery-only concepts to the forefront.

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November 8, 2021 in Latest News

These Colorado Technology Companies are Innovating in Restaurants to Rethink Dining - Denver Business Journal

Nextbite is named one of Colorado's top technology companies innovating to create new revenue streams.

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November 4, 2021 in Latest News

Ghost Kitchens, Virtual Brands, and the Power of Wiz Khalifa - QSR Uncut: A Fast-Food Restaurant Podcast from QSR Magazine

Alex Canter, the CEO of Nextbite, catches up with QSR to chat about all things virtual brands, and why COVID ushered in a digital era for restaurants that's just getting started in this podcast episode.

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November 3, 2021 in Latest News

Ghost Kitchens and Virtual Brands: What Do Customers Think? – QSR

New research suggests the restaurant consumer has changed, and maybe for good.

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October 27, 2021 in Latest News

Professional Fighters League Partners With HotBox by Wiz Khalifa for Tonight’s 2021 PFL World – Associated Press

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced HotBox by Wiz Khalifa will be the presenting sponsor of his live performance at tonight's World Championship.

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October 15, 2021 in Latest News

Nextbite Launches Delivery-Only Veg-e-licious Burger – QSR

Nextbite launched new delivery-only meatless burger-inspired menu that feed the fast-growing flexitarian trend for delicious plant-based cuisine.

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October 11, 2021 in Latest News

How Host Kitchens Are Propelling Virtual Brands Forward – Restaurant Dive

Despite the rapid expansion, many experts question whether delivery-only concepts have long-term sustainability.

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September 23, 2021 in Latest News

Customers Crave Breakfast Sandwiches, Survey Says – QSR

Forty-Five Percent of Consumers Ranked Breakfast Sandwiches as Favorite Breakfast Food, According to Nextbite’s National Breakfast Day Survey

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September 20, 2021 in Latest News

George Lopez Tacos Food Truck Rolls Into Denver With Free Tacos and $10,000 In Cash Giveaways Starting on Sept. 24th – Nation's Restaurant News

George Lopez Tacos are rolling into Denver with free tacos via a Taco Truck exclusively serving George Lopez tacos, starting on September 24 and traveling to four Denver locations over four days.

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August 31, 2021 in Latest News

Nextbite Adds Restaurant Vet Denny Marie Post As Advisor – Restaurant Business

The former Red Robin CEO will help the virtual brand company develop concepts for large chains.

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August 23, 2021 in Latest News

Nextbite Unveils Three New Delivery-Only Breakfast Brands – QSR

Nextbite, a leader in virtual restaurants, announced three new delivery-only breakfast concepts to meet the rising demand for delivery-only breakfast items. Nextbite’s new breakfast line up will satiate all types of tastes and appetites, with new menu items ranging from traditional and gourmet breakfast sandwiches to chicken and waffles to breakfast burritos.

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August 17, 2021 in Latest News

Try 5: Celebrities Jump Aboard the Virtual Kitchen Bandwagon – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The name recognition that celebrities provide can help restaurateurs who are hoping to maximize profits, according to Alex Canter, the CEO of Nextbite, the company behind the George Lopez and Wiz Khalifa brands, as well as several non-celebrity virtual kitchens.

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August 16, 2021 in Latest News

Virtual Restaurant Brands Reshape Kitchen Operations – Nation's Restaurant News

Virtual restaurant brands have the potential to generate incremental revenues and profits for operators, but only if the costs involved in producing the additional menus can be minimized.

Some smaller operators in particular could be constrained in how much additional volume they can add onto their existing kitchens, but Nextbite seeks to determine if there’s any way that existing equipment can be used, said Daniel Carpenter, VP of the food experience at Nextbite.

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August 10, 2021 in Latest News

How Has Guest Behavior Evolved? – The Main Course

In this episode of The Main Course Podcast, Ordermark and Nextbite CEO Alex Canter and host Barbara Jarvie Castiglia discuss what's ahead for restaurants post pandemic, the significance of this e-commerce phase in the industry, and the company's mission to help restaurants expand offerings to reach new consumer types through existing operations.

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August 2, 2021 in Latest News

This is the Most Popular Food People are Ordering During the Olympics – Mashed

A lot has changed in the year that has gone by since the 2020 Olympic games were postponed from summer 2020, until summer 2021. And one of those things is America's dining habits.

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July 27, 2021 in Latest News

Restaurants Aim for Their Own Sort of Olympic Gold – Restaurant Business

With delivery more prevalent than it's been during earlier games, several promotions are focusing on off-premise orders placed digitally.

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July 27, 2021 in Latest News

6 best ghost kitchen concepts in San Antonio are delivering the goods – CultureMap San Antonio

These virtual restaurants got a big boost in business during the pandemic.

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July 23, 2021 in Latest News

How the Pandemic Accelerated Restaurants' Digital Transformation – Adweek

The industry has a 'treasure trove' of first-party data to personalize marketing.

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July 21, 2021 in Latest News

Virtual Restaurant Network Expands Brand Portfolio – Fast Casual

Two Mediterranean menus, TZKI and Tza Tza Pitzas, will be the latest brands available via virtual restaurant service Nextbite come late August.

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June 10, 2021 in Latest News

The Art of Running Multiple Concepts Out of One Kitchen – QSR

How are operators managing it without the wheels coming off?

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May 17, 2021 in Latest News

Delivery-Only Model Drives Newfound Business for Restaurant Brands - CO

Building on a pandemic-fueled trend, brands including Brinker, Denny’s and Applebee’s expand off-premises dining with new ‘virtual’ concepts that are churning sales and fattening profit margins.

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May 6, 2021 in Latest News

Denver's quiet virtual restaurant king is getting louder with celebrity partners - Denver Business Journal

Comedian and restaurateur George López is the latest celebrity in the virtual restaurant scene through a new partnership with Nextbite who will bring his “badass” street tacos to a range of cities through this delivery-only offering.

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May 6, 2021 in Latest News

Nextbite Expands Virtual Portfolio with George López Taqueria - Food On Demand

Comedian and restaurateur George López is the latest celebrity in the virtual restaurant scene through a new partnership with Nextbite who will bring his “badass” street tacos to a range of cities through this delivery-only offering.

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May 5, 2021 in Latest News

George Lopez and Nextbite Introduce New Delivery-Only Taqueria - QSR Magazine

George Lopez Tacos will be offered nationwide on June 8 through an array of Nextbite restaurant partners in Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and more.

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May 5, 2021 in Latest News

Nextbite teams with comedian George Lopez for street tacos menu - Nation's Restaurant News

Nextbite Brands LLC, the virtual restaurant company, is teaming with comedian George Lopez for a street-taco delivery-only concept, the company said late Tuesday.

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May 5, 2021 in Latest News

Another Celebrity-Backed Ghost Kitchen Opens Soon in Atlanta, This Time From George Lopez – Eater Atlanta

George Lopez Tacos starts delivering street tacos to Atlantans on June 8

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May 2, 2021 in Latest News

Alex Canter: “Fake it til you make it” - Thrive Global

We’ve wanted to give back since Day 1 when we realized we can leverage our network to do good for the communities that we serve. Although we are a venture-backed company, we’ve managed to align our company with investors who also care about giving back. We believe that our work delivering meals to hospitalized children...

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May 2, 2021 in Latest News

Anatomy of a Digital Restaurant - The Spoon

When Taster, a virtual restaurant company headquartered in London, announced its $37 million fundraise last week, co-founder and CEO Anton Soulier made clear that his company is trying to “redefine what it means to be a restaurant group in the 21st century.”

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Apr 28, 2021 in Latest News

Nextbite to expand its portfolio of celebrity-linked virtual brands - Celebrity Land

Virtual restaurant-brand creator Nextbite Brands LLC this week announced the appointment of Brian Furano as vice president of celebrity and brand licensing with the goal of adding more star-studded foodservice concepts beyond a current offering with rapper Wiz Khalifa.

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Apr 27, 2021 in Latest News

Nextbite executive looks toward next Wiz Khalifa virtual brand - Nation's Restaurant News

Virtual restaurant-brand creator Nextbite Brands LLC has hired Brian Furano as vice president of celebrity and brand licensing and expects to have more star-studded foodservice concepts beyond a current offering with rapper Wiz Khalifa.

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Apr 27, 2021 in Latest News

Best Workplaces Los Angeles 2021 - Comparably

Ordermark listed on Comparably’s Best Places to Work in Los Angeles 2021. The list is based on sentiment ratings provided by current employees in the greater Los Angeles area who anonymously rated their employers on Comparably.com.

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Apr 21, 2021 in Latest News

Why the Next McDonald's Could Be A Virtual Brand - Restaurant Business

Shifting consumer habits have Ordermark CEO Alex Canter bullish on the company's delivery-only concepts, like HotBox by Wiz.

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Apr 12, 2021 in Latest News

Young Change Makers: Why and How Alex Canter Is Helping To Change Our World - Authority Magazine

Alex Canter is interviewed in a series about young people who are making an important social impact

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Feb 25, 2021 in Latest News

You’ve Heard of Ghost Kitchens. Meet the Ghost Franchises. - The New York Times

Virtual food brands, often driven by real celebrities, are rapidly spreading across the country. Do they help or hurt independent restaurants?

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Dec 23, 2020 in Latest News

Delivery-only 'ghost' kitchens flourish during pandemic - The Business Times

NEW YORK, You can't eat there or collect your meal. But so-called ghost kitchens, which only prepare food for delivery, are booming in the United States during the pandemic.

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Dec 9, 2020 in Latest News

Ordermark: Helping Restaurants Thrive In The Mobile Delivery Era - Techstars

Not only have virus restrictions led to the closure of thousands of eateries nationwide, but the ones who have survived are struggling to keep pace with the sudden influx of takeout, curbside pickup, drive-thru, and delivery order channels. Moreover, this sudden influx looks set to stay as the new industry normal.

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Dec 9, 2020 in Latest News

How Ordermark’s Latest Funding Haul Could Help Independent Restaurants Survive The Pandemic - Forbes

Online ordering management company Ordermark, co-founded by CEO Alex Canter in 2017, just surpassed $1 billion in sales–no surprise considering the staggering growth of digital channels incited by the pandemic.

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