Oceanside delivery service made easy with streamlined ghost kitchens
Our Oceanside, CA ghost kitchens are a hassle-free alternative to traditional dine-in eateries. With low overhead costs and quick turnarounds, your virtual restaurant will be taking online orders in no time.
Why open ghost kitchens in Oceanside?
$32
Average basket size
The average basket size at our Oceanside ghost kitchen locations is $32, meaning more online revenue for your restaurant business.
36K
Deliveries per week
Tap into more online delivery demand at our Oceanside dark kitchen locations with an average of 36K deliveries per week.
38mins.
Average delivery time
Our Oceanside ghost kitchens are built for efficiency, with the logistics and delivery support you need to deliver more orders faster.
7
Delivery platforms available
Maximize your reach online with 7 delivery platforms to choose from.
Ghost kitchens versus traditional restaurants
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
* Varies based on local permitting and operational complexity
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
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.
1 ghost kitchen location
Our Oceanside facilities are located in the heart of delivery demand, providing you with exclusive access to more online customers.
15 total ghost kitchens
Our Oceanside facilities are equipped with a variety of kitchen layouts to best fit your restaurant needs.
~150 to 250 sq ft cooking spaces
Choose from a variety of kitchen spaces or open up multiple kitchens to test out new concepts.
Delivery and pickup in high traffic areas
With prime locations near high concentrations of student delivery demand in Oceanside, you're able to easily drive more pickup and delivery business to your restaurant.
Known for its sunny skies and beautiful beaches, Oceanside is home to a vast market for your ghost kitchen. Following a virtual restaurant model, ghost kitchens remove the added hassle and costs of dine-in eateries and instead focus on increasingly popular online ordering and delivery service.
CloudKitchens gets you started with an equipped commercial kitchen, inclusive utilities, and an experienced staff. From there, you do what you do best: cook the food you and your customers love. Plus, our delivery and logistics support is designed for a virtual brand and ghost kitchen concept, giving restaurant operators one less headache.
Embrace the area’s laid-back vibes with no-frills seafood, or spice up your menu with unique fusion. No matter your specialty, our Oceanside commissary kitchens grant you access to lots of online customers. With high delivery demand and low startup costs, you have yourself a recipe for success.
Say goodbye to daunting upfront investments and skyrocketing bills, as you maximize profits and expand your business. Oceanside is full of hungry customers waiting for your cuisine, so check out your virtual kitchen options today.
Oceanside ghost kitchens
Questions? We’re here to help
What are the requirements to set up a ghost kitchen in Oceanside, CA?
An Oceanside ghost kitchen has to be for delivery only, so your establishment can’t have a dining area for customers. Beyond that, California has a strict list of licenses and permits needed to operate a commercial kitchen within the state. Luckily, CloudKitchens takes care of all this back-end paperwork, so your kitchen is ready to use right away.
Does CloudKitchens provide the delivery drivers among their support staff?
Your operation will rely on popular third-party delivery apps, all of which have their own drivers, ready to fulfill your orders. We connect your ghost kitchen to those delivery apps and process all orders through a single, seamless platform.
Which Oceanside, CA neighborhood is best for a ghost kitchen?
When you choose your delivery kitchen location, keep in mind the customers you want to serve. Low-key fare like chicken tenders and wings are great for the beachfront, while healthy meals attract parents in residential neighborhoods who order out for family dinners.
When you sign up, the CloudKitchens team helps you find the best location for you—always in areas with high delivery demand.
Can I choose my own staff?
To simplify the startup process, all our ghost kitchens come with top-notch teams, well-versed in the local scene. That said, you’re welcome to hire team members based on your restaurant’s specific needs.
How profitable will my Oceanside, CA CloudKitchen be?
With the savings you’ll have from eliminating front-of-house staff, property tax, and other startup costs, you’ll be well-positioned to break even and start turning a profit.
Will I have to manage orders from multiple platforms?
Nope. Even though we use a variety of third-party delivery apps, our integrated technology allows you to manage all orders on a single tablet.
How do I run a successful ghost kitchen in Oceanside, CA?
Food delivery service in Oceanside should cater to both locals and seasonal tourists. Once you establish your place in the coastal food scene, you can build a community of satisfied repeat customers and even start to expand your brand from the same low-cost kitchen.
Start cooking with us today
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