Capitalize on convenient commercial kitchens in Washington, D.C.
More than 180 countries have foreign missions in D.C., making it the ideal place for anyone who wants to “eat their way around the world.” Add your signature flair to the mix with one of our commercial kitchens in Washington DC. In weeks—not months—you’ll be ready to make meals fit for a president.
Why commercial kitchens in Washington DC?
D.C. is a land of history, great food, culture—and limited space. Real estate isn’t cheap here, and that makes opening a restaurant all the more challenging.
Turn-key
solution
Open a commercial kitchen in as little as 6 weeks with less capital, and leverage our proven model for delivery.
A team to
support you
We handle the logistics and fulfillment to make sure your orders are delivered with more accuracy, in less time.
New customers at
your fingertips
Our commercial kitchens are located in densely populated areas with the highest volumes of delivery orders, so you can reach more customers online.
Manage orders on
one tablet
Streamline your virtual restaurant's online ordering and delivery platform orders from one single tablet. Our technology integrates all your delivery apps in one place, allowing you to focus on the food.
Build multiple food
concepts
Maximize your order volume by running multiple brands and cuisines out of a single commercial kitchen.
Lower costs, higher
profits
When your labor, real estate costs, overhead, and cost of goods go down, your profits go up.
But what if you could start serving food without opening a restaurant?
Well, you can—and we can help you do it. CloudKitchens pairs food entrepreneurs with centrally-located ghost kitchens in just weeks, giving you the space to work your culinary magic in a delivery-only setting.
And we don’t just provide you with a facility. While you’re on-site, you’ll have a dedicated team there to help with order fulfillment, cleaning, kitchen equipment maintenance, and more. Behind the scenes, you’ll have access to experts who can help you navigate licensing, permits, and inspections.
Best of all, partnering with CloudKitchens won’t break the bank. We’ve stripped the restaurant down to its essentials—as in, the kitchen—so your small business expenses remain small. In other words, you’ll have everything you need to turn our country’s capital into your culinary capital.
Commercial kitchens versus traditional restaurants
Brick & mortar
Ghost Kitchens
Real estate
Brick & mortar
2000ft2
High cost, high traffic address
Ghost Kitchens
200ft2
Same area, low cost low traffic address
Staff required (~)
Brick & mortar
24
Many dedicated to front-of-house
Ghost Kitchens
4
We provide staff to handle all order handoffs and more
Weeks to launch 1 location
Brick & mortar
52w
10 locations 5-10 years
Ghost Kitchens
6w
Multiple locations 1 year
Upfront investment
Brick & mortar
$1M
High investment
Ghost Kitchens
$30k*
Low investment
Break even
Brick & mortar
5y
10% profit on 1M run rate
Ghost Kitchens
6m
10% profit on 1M run rate
All you need and more under the hood
We offer kitchens for modern-day chefs and help get you set up with specialized equipment and minimal fuss.
Space
- Private kitchen
- Driver pickup area
- Staff locker area
- Restrooms
- Mop wash
- Cold & freezer storage
- Dry storage
Services
- Order pickup & processing*
- Courier handoff
- Cleaning & maintenance
- Safety & health inspections
- Delivery logistics
- Extraction & ventilation
- On-site support staff
- Delivery software
*Level of service dependent on facility
Equipment
- 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
Washington DC commercial kitchens
Questions?We are here to help.
How much does it cost to start serving food in Washington, DC?
That depends. If you plan to open a full-scale, dine-in restaurant in our nation’s capital, your bills could quickly reach $1 million. Between permits and licensing, staff wages, equipment installation fees, and more, opening a brick-and-mortar eatery can be a costly endeavor.
What is a ghost kitchen?
A ghost kitchen is a professional kitchen that’s built to serve a delivery-only customer base. Ghost kitchens do not have attached dining rooms for in-person dining, public-facing signage, or storefront space. In fact, you’ve probably walked by some before without even realizing it. For this reason, they’re sometimes also referred to as “dark kitchens.”
CloudKitchens ghost kitchens take the pain out of opening a delivery-only business, with dedicated facilities, onsite staff to help with fulfillment and maintenance, and proprietary technology that streamlines the whole process.
Are commercial kitchens profitable?
Thanks to their comparatively low overhead, commercial kitchens have the potential to turn an incredible profit. A commercial kitchen’s profitability depends on several factors, like the location, branding, and operating systems at play.
How does a commercial kitchen help your existing restaurant grow?
Operating a commercial kitchen concept and business model allows restaurant owners to serve a wider clientele while minimizing overhead. Commercial kitchens also give you the flexibility to try out new menus or even new restaurants, all within one commercial kitchen space.
How much do commercial kitchens cost?
The cost of opening and operating a commercial kitchen will vary. When you work with CloudKitchens, you can get your ghost kitchen up and running with an investment as low as $30k (compared to the average $1 million for a brick-and-mortar, traditional restaurant).
How do ghost kitchens work?
A ghost kitchen is like a restaurant that only does delivery. In our virtual kitchens, there are no waiting areas, dining rooms, or patios for customers to frequent. Instead, you’ll find the tools and tech you need to prep, make, and send out delicious food to thousands of online customers.
The idea is that, without customer-facing sections or the staff required to supervise them, your overhead will be far lower than that of a traditional restaurant, saving you money in the long run.
Start cooking with us today
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