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A ghost kitchen is a commercial kitchen that only prepares food for delivery or pickup. It does not have a dining room or front-of-house staff. Restaurants often use Ghost kitchens to expand their reach without the high costs of a traditional restaurant.
The on-demand food delivery industry is a rapidly growing one. In 2022, the global market for on-demand food delivery was valued at $127.6 billion and is expected to reach $215.4 billion by 2028. Several factors drive this growth, including the rise of smartphones, the increasing popularity of online ordering, and […]
How to Set Profitable Prices for Your Ghost Kitchen One of the most important aspects of running a successful ghost kitchen is setting profitable prices for your menu items and delivery fees. If you price your items too high, you may lose customers. If you price your items too low, […]
With the takeout and delivery industry expected to grow over the next decade, the massive appeal to operating ghost kitchens makes excellent business sense. Ghost Kitchens Ghost kitchens, also known as virtual restaurants, are commercial kitchens that only prepare food for delivery or takeout. They have no dining areas and […]
DoorDash wants to test new restaurant concepts and expand its delivery reach. DoorDash, the food delivery company, is opening a ghost kitchen in San Jose. The kitchen, which is located at The Plant Shopping Center off Curtner Avenue, will allow DoorDash to test new restaurant concepts and expand its delivery […]
Dubai-based cloud kitchen firm Kitopi has taken a significant step towards sustainability by partnering with the UAE-based agri-tech platform Fresh On Table. This collaboration will enhance Kitopi’s commitment to sustainable sourcing by utilizing fresh local ingredients from nearby farms, which aligns with their sustainability initiatives. The partnership will reduce the […]
Foodology, a Bogotá-based cloud kitchen startup, has secured $17 million USD in a recent funding round, with plans to expand its reach in Brazil and other Latin American markets. This round of financing saw contributions from previous investors such as Andreessen Horowitz and Chimera Investment, along with new investors like […]
The article from ETHospitalityWorld by Himanshu Chawla, founder & CEO of Bakingo, outlines critical strategies for effectively managing a cloud kitchen business. As the cloud kitchen model continues to grow, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9 percent from 2023 to 2028 in India, the competition is […]
Kbox Global, a company that assists restaurants in maximizing their spare food production capacity, is facing imminent Collapse, highlighting the growing financial strain within the ‘dark kitchen’ industry. According to Sky News, Kbox Global began in 2019 and is on the verge of insolvency after a crucial round of funding […]
With the popularity of food delivery service apps like Uber Eats, Postmates, and DoorDash, more and more restaurants are preparing food in off-site facilities known as ghost kitchens. Ghost kitchens, also known as cloud kitchens or virtual kitchens, are restaurants that do not have a physical storefront and only provide […]
The article from USA Today delves into the burgeoning world of ghost kitchens. This phenomenon has seen rapid growth alongside the rise of food delivery services, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ghost kitchens, also known as dark or cloud kitchens, are commercial cooking spaces that produce food solely for delivery, […]