Southeast Asia's cloud kitchens swell, powered by Grab and Gojek
Such centralized delivery-oriented spaces, known as cloud kitchens, are a growing presence in Southeast Asia, lowering the barriers to entry in the food service industry but posing a threat to traditional restaurants.
Ride-hailers like Grab and rival Gojek have jumped into the business to reap additional revenue from rent and delivery fees. This has paid off as the coronavirus pandemic whets consumers' appetite for delivery while sending demand for ride-hailing services plummeting.
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