Crispy on delivery

Multi-Brand Delivery Kitchens — One Kitchen Does Not Mean One Fry Requirement

When one kitchen runs multiple delivery brands, the delivery timing and menu positioning are not the same for all brands — so their fry requirements aren’t identical either. A burger brand with a 20-minute delivery window cannot be treated the same as a chicken brand with a 10-minute window, and a concept where fries are central carries more risk than one where fries are secondary.

The One-SKU Strategy Creates a Double Problem

Using a single fry for all brands simplifies inventory but misaligns quality. Fast-turn brands get an over-engineered fry they don’t need, increasing cost without benefit. Slow-delivery brands get a fry that cannot survive the real window, hurting ratings and repeat orders. Operational simplicity becomes a quality mismatch.

Delivery Window Drives Specification

  • Short windows (<12 min) can tolerate standard or lightly-coated fries.
  • Medium windows (12–20 min) require moderate coating to protect texture until eating.
  • Long windows (20+ min) require long-holding fries or texture failure becomes systemic.

You cannot select the right fry if you don’t know the real delivery window of each brand.

Did you know that?

All Lutosa coating - whether flavoured or not - are gluen-free, i.e. they do not contain wheat or derivatives of wheat. This makes them well-suited for people who suffer from celiac disease and for those who prefer to stick to a gluten-free diet.

Brand Position Changes the Risk

Premium brands cannot afford soggy fries — it breaks price credibility immediately.
On the other hand, value brands have lower expectations but also lower margin to absorb complaints.
Either way, treating all brands the same ignores brand-level economics.

The Practical Solution for Multi-Brand Operations

The goal is not to buy five different SKUs — it is to choose a fry that covers your longest delivery window and use it across all brands. A long-holding solution like Ultra Crunchy provides 30-minute performance, covers slow scenarios, and still performs in faster ones. You preserve operational simplicity without leaving any brand exposed.

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