# Virtual Cheesesteak Restaurants The Philly Cheesesteak Company Operates on Food Delivery Apps By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-08-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesesteak-restaurant References: [restaurantmagazine](http://www.restaurantmagazine.com/kelly-operations-group-launches-philly-cheesesteak-virtual-restaurant/) Fans of the classic Philly Cheesesteak now have a convenient new way to order the sandwiches they love thanks to The Philly Cheesesteak Company, a new virtual restaurant from [Kelly Operations Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-backyard-party-menu). This new virtual restaurant has launched in 25 locations across the midwest and east coast and its exclusive menu can be found on platforms like [Doordash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wwe-nextbite), [Uber Eats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-impossible-shop) and Grubhub. Alongside traditional sandwiches, like the classic Philly Cheesesteak, fans will find plenty of unique varieties like the Buffalo Chicken, Nashville Mac n Cheese with Nashville Hot Chicken and even the Veggie Philly made with mushrooms, peppers and onions. Ghost kitchens that can only be found on third-party delivery apps are setting new standards for the delivery, and companies that have the right marketing know-how are thriving without physical storefronts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Restaurant Expansion:** Companies creating virtual restaurants are able to reach new markets without having to invest in physical storefronts. - **Customized Menu Creation:** Virtual restaurants provide an opportunity for companies to create unique and specialized menus catered to specific market segments. - **Third-party Delivery Dominance:** Ghost kitchens operating exclusively on third-party delivery apps are disrupting the traditional restaurant industry by setting new standards for delivery convenience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Delivery:** The rise of virtual restaurants operating on food delivery apps is creating new opportunities for food delivery companies to partner with these businesses for mutual benefit. - **Restaurant Franchising:** Virtual restaurants provide a new avenue for restaurant franchisors to expand their offerings into new markets without the need for brick-and-mortar locations. - **Culinary Innovation:** Virtual restaurants allow for more experimentation and creativity in menu development, providing opportunities for culinary innovation and differentiation in the crowded restaurant space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza-Inspired Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-cheesesteak.md) - [Ghost Kitchen Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchbox-virturant.md) - [Ingredient-Packed Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-cheesesteak.md) - [Virtual Pizza Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-piatta.md) - [Elevated Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premier-philly-cheesesteak.md) - [Plant-Based Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philly-cheesesteak-sandwich.md) - [Delivery-Only Meatless Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-impossible-shop.md) - [Plant-Based Sub Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-sub-shop.md) - [Philly Cheese Pizza Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philly-cheese-steak-craft-series.md)