Brooklyn Dumpling Shop founder Stratis Morfogen called the investment “the missing link.” The dumpling franchise is known for its unique dumpling flavors, such as mac and cheese, reuben and Korean barbecue. “None of those items have ever been introduced to the market,” Morfogen said.

Place the entire tray of dumplings into the freezer uncovered and let them rest until fully frozen, about half an hour, then transfer the frozen dumplings to a zipper-lock freezer bag and squeeze out as much air as possible, seal the bag, and store the dumplings for up to two months.