Launch a New York City ghost kitchen in weeks

Supercharge your restaurant’s earning potential when you open a ghost kitchen in NYC.

Brooklyn ghost kitchens | CloudKitchens

Why open ghost kitchens in NYC?

$27

Average basket size

The average basket size at our NYC ghost kitchen locations is $27, meaning more online revenue for your restaurant business.

2.3K

Deliveries per week

Tap into more online delivery demand at our NYC dark kitchen locations with an average of 2.3K deliveries per week.

38mins.

Average delivery time

Our NYC ghost kitchens are built for efficiency, with the logistics and delivery support you need to deliver more orders faster.

6

Delivery platforms available

Maximize your reach online with 6 delivery platforms to choose from.

HOW WE COMPARE

Ghost kitchens versus traditional restaurants

Brick & Mortar

Ghost Kitchens

Real Estate

2000ft2

High cost, high traffic address

200ft2

Same area, low cost low traffic address

Staff required (~)

24

Many dedicated to front-of-house

4

We provide staff to handle all order handoffs and more

Weeks to launch 1 location

52weeks

10 locations 5-10 years

8weeks*

Multiple locations 1 year

Upfront investment

$1M

High investment

$30k**

Low investment

Break even

5y

10% profit on 1M run rate

6m

10% profit on 1M run rate

* Varies based on local permitting and operational complexity

Kitchen specs

All you need and more under the hood

Mexican / Latin

Kitchen Specs

All you need and more under the hood

Space

  • Private kitchen

  • Driver pickup area

  • Staff locker area

  • Restrooms

  • Mop wash

Services

  • Order pickup & processing

  • Safety & health inspections

  • Cleaning & maintenance

  • Courier handoff

  • Delivery software

  • Delivery logistics

  • Extraction & ventilation

  • On-site support staff

Equipment

*Additional fees apply
  • 3 compartment sink

  • Prep sink

  • Hand sink

  • Commercial hood

  • Tablet

  • Grease-trap / interceptor*

Utilities

  • Gas points

  • Power outlets

  • High power lighting

  • Cold & hot water lines

  • Gas / fire safety system

  • WiFi

  • Trash / recycle

  • Ethernet connections

  • Grease / trap cleaning

  • Hood / flue cleaning

  • Pest control

Technology

Our software is made for restauranteurs, chefs, and culinary teams to grow their business and manage their orders.

Are ghost kitchens worth the investment?

The rise of ghost kitchens

The golden age of food delivery has arrived. And with that, comes 54M delivery app users and a market estimated to reach a net worth of $1.65T by 2027. Ghost kitchens are providing restaurateurs with a lower-risk alternative to a traditional brick and mortar by cutting labor costs and the overall upfront investment to get started.

With dedicated kitchen space built for delivery, these lower cost, tech-enabled locations set you and your restaurant up for delivery success, making it easy to get up and running in less time.

With over 8,000 ghost kitchen locations in the US alone, chances are there is a ghost kitchen in your neighborhood. At CloudKitchens, we find the best possible ghost kitchen location that captures the most delivery demand, at the lowest cost.

As more hungry customers turn to delivery for their next meal, it is becoming even more vital to have a delivery strategy in place for your restaurant business.

Unlock new trends emerging in food delivery, new AI tech to take advantage of, and how to tap into this booming industry with our latest trend guide.

Unlock the inside scoop on the rise of ghost kitchens.

5 ghost kitchen locations

Our NYC facilities are located in the heart of delivery demand, providing you with exclusive access to more online customers.

121 total ghost kitchens

Our NYC facilities are equipped with a variety of kitchen layouts to best fit your restaurant needs.

~133 to 386 sq ft cooking spaces

Choose from a variety of kitchen spaces for your restaurant business, or open up multiple kitchens to test out new concepts.

Delivery and pickup in high traffic areas

With prime locations near high concentrations of delivery demand in NYC, you're able to easily drive more pickup and delivery business to your restaurant.

The NYC food scene

Spaghetti - ghost kitchen

We’re reimagining the restaurant industry so you can redefine success. Find a nearby NYC ghost kitchen space and discover how we’re serving up all of the benefits of a new location without any of the traditional restaurant challenges or risks. When you get into the delivery game, you can explore the benefits of a virtual kitchen for yourself.

The city that never sleeps doesn’t have time to waste. Rather than 52 weeks of high-cost, high-stress work to open a brick-and-mortar location, you can open a New York ghost kitchen facility in weeks not months.

Our NYC ghost kitchens are conveniently located in the city's hottest neighborhoods. These are prime locations where takeout and food delivery service is the focus. Launch your own NYC ghost kitchen to reach hungry neighbors and turn them into loyal customers.

Opening a traditional restaurant is a high-risk endeavor for restaurateurs. Even if you attain capital as a restaurant owner, you might wait five years to break even if you ever get there. CloudKitchens helps cut costs so you can turn a profit out of New York City's food delivery orders in just six months. Without burdensome front-of-house, overhead, maintenance, or cleaning costs, you can maximize your profit potential with a ghost kitchen model.

Our proprietary technology is waiting for you at each of our ghost kitchens in NYC. Innovate your operations with our built-in tech. With the help of our fully synced tablets and all-in-one apps, you can seamlessly integrate your enterprise with delivery app services, online ordering and tracking, and overview reports.

It’s time to join the NYC ghost restaurant revolution. Minimize your costs, pay only for the kitchen space you need, and maximize your profits for your virtual brand or restaurant when you step into the future with CloudKitchens. There’s a New York dark kitchen waiting for you in each of the city’s best neighborhoods.

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