Dark Kitchen: How to Open a Ghost Kitchen
Dark Kitchen (cloud kitchen) is a restaurant without a dining room, delivery only. 50-70% savings on rent, quick launch, focus on online sales. The format grows 25% annually.
Dark Kitchen Advantages
1) Rent 3-5x cheaper (industrial area instead of center). 2) No dining room or waiter costs. 3) Can launch multiple brands from one kitchen. 4) Quick testing of new concepts.
How to Launch in 2 Weeks
Week 1: find location, buy equipment, register business. Week 2: create menu, set up Delever (website + Telegram + aggregators), launch ads. Done!
FAQ
How much does it cost to open a dark kitchen?
From $5,000-15,000: rent, basic equipment, first purchase. 3-5x cheaper than a classic restaurant.