Just as there's Airbnb for finding temporary accommodations, there's 'The Food Corridor' for finding a kitchen rental.
This service allows commercial kitchens to list their space for sharing and in turn, interested parties will be able to have access to the kitchen for a period of time. Currently, the Kitchen Pilot is running in Northern Colorado, where The Food Corridor helps to connect those who will be able to find mutual benefits from the partnership.
The sharing economy has become a great way for groups of people to avoid the burdens of full-time ownership. This model of paying for only what is needed for a specific time (especially when it is not in use) has been applied to everything from ridesharing services to insurance plans.
Kitchen Rental Services
'The Food Corridor' Includes Commercial Kitchens in the Sharing Economy
Trend Themes
1. Commercial Kitchen Sharing - The concept of sharing unused commercial kitchen space could be expanded to other communities that have a high demand for culinary spaces.
2. Localized Kitchen Rental Platforms - More localized kitchen rental platforms can be established to make it easier for culinary businesses to find and rent available commercial kitchen spaces in their area.
3. Smart Kitchen Monitoring Systems - Smart kitchen monitoring systems can be developed to track usage and optimize kitchen space availability for users on kitchen rental platforms like The Food Corridor.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality Industry - The hospitality industry, especially event venues and catering businesses, can benefit from kitchen rental services like The Food Corridor by reducing overhead costs.
2. Small Food Business Industry - Small food businesses can leverage kitchen rental services like The Food Corridor to access professional-grade kitchen space without having to invest in expensive equipment and leases.
3. Real Estate Industry - Real estate developers can explore the integration of shared commercial kitchen spaces into new and existing properties to attract culinary businesses and entrepreneurs.