Your Guide to Sourcing for a Ghost Kitchen
How to Make the Most of Your Procurement Strategy
The foodservice world has had many changes over the past decade and the rise of non-traditional foodservice operations is just one of them. Ghost kitchens – or restaurants that operate without either a brick-and-mortar or mobile location – have become a common feature of the foodservice landscape.
Operating a ghost kitchen may mean saving money on front-of-house supplies like server uniforms and seating, but it still means procuring a substantial inventory of food and kitchen supplies. Working with a group purchasing operation (GPO) can help ghost kitchen owners reduce costs and increase operational efficiencies.
Sourcing Your Top Menu Items
When you run a ghost kitchen, your menu is what makes an impression on diners. You want to make sure that you have the necessary ingredients to keep your top-selling dishes on the menu.
Sourcing with a group purchasing organization can help you maintain consistency and quality. GPOs have strong relationships with food manufacturers and distributors, meaning they can help you source any ingredients you need, from fresh produce to specialty food items. Plus, because they manage your relationship with suppliers, you can be sure of consistent and timely deliveries.
Ensure Smooth Operations
When your business runs on deliveries, operational efficiency is key. GPOs can help ghost kitchens increase efficiency through top-of-the-line kitchen equipment and supplies. Your account manager can help you identify the key items you’ll need to speed up production.
Plus, some GPOs, like Foodbuy Foodservice, offer consultative services for additional fees. You can access culinary, procurement, and distribution expertise through your link to teams of industry professionals.
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Ready to improve your procurement process? Foodbuy Foodservice is a trusted group purchasing organization backed by over $30billion in annual spend. We’re supported by long-standing supplier relationships and multiple teams of procurement professionals.
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