Reinventing Orlando restaurants for the 21st century
Get cooking in your very own Orlando ghost kitchen in weeks
Why open ghost kitchens in Orlando?
$26
Average basket size
The average basket size at our Orlando ghost kitchen locations is $26, meaning more online revenue for your restaurant business.
2.8K
Deliveries per week
Tap into more online delivery demand at our Orlando dark kitchen locations with an average of 2,883 deliveries per week.
19%
Pickup percentage
Leverage both pickup and delivery orders at our Orlando locations to maximize your daily order volumes.
40mins.
Average delivery time
Our Orlando 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 West Downtown Orlando facility is located in the heart of delivery demand, providing you with exclusive access to more online customers.
41 total ghost kitchens
Our Orlando facility is equipped with a variety of kitchen layouts to best fit your restaurant needs.
200-470 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 a prime location near top tourist destinations in Orlando, you're able to easily drive more pickup and delivery business to your restaurant.
The restaurant revolution is here. Join CloudKitchens to get ahead in the delivery-based marketplace. When you open an Orlando virtual kitchen, you’ll enjoy all of the benefits—and then some—without any of the usual challenges of opening and operating a traditional restaurant dining room.
In just weeks, your operation can be up and running, catering to the best food in Orlando, with over 450K hungry customers within reach. With CloudKitchens, you can quickly grow your business in the heart of Orlando’s thriving delivery scene, with a variety of local favorites and restaurant chains reflecting the diversity and cultural roots.
CloudKitchens wipes away the standard struggles of opening a brick-and-mortar location so you can focus on growth instead.
You’ll land right in the center of the city when you choose one of our hyper-convenient Orlando ghost kitchen locations. Each ghost kitchen in Orlando is strategically placed in food delivery hot spots to maximize pickup orders.
Maximize your profit margins with a new customer pool while minimizing your overhead with CloudKitchens. The basics are all included, from maintenance and cleaning and even a full-service fulfillment team. You take on less financial risk and, in exchange, receive way more support as you navigate a new location and an exciting new endeavor—now that’s a good deal.
Whether it's seafood, sandwiches, or burgers, any meal can be made in a ghost kitchen. Delivery-only restaurants are a hassle and the overwhelming demand for food is growing by the day. Speed through the preparation and serve more guests with your own CloudKitchen.
Invite your customers and team into the future of the restaurant industry with our proprietary technology. Streamline your operations with built-in tablets that integrate with every takeout delivery app and more. In just a few swipes, you can manage incoming orders, update your menu, and track your progress for your virtual restaurant.
There’s already an Orlando ghost kitchen right around the corner. Boost your profits and growth potential as you secure the future of your business. We handle the stress of launching a new location so you can get back into the kitchen.
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Orlando ghost kitchens
Questions? We’re here to help
What is a ghost kitchen?
Ghost kitchens, also known as dark kitchens or virtual kitchens, are commercial kitchens built for food delivery. They’re located within the delivery radius of a high volume of online customers, rather than high foot traffic areas. With ghost kitchens, there’s no physical storefront or dining area, so you only need a few back-of-house staff members to fulfill online orders.
How does a ghost kitchen work?
In a ghost kitchen, your restaurant is focused on delivery rather than dine-in. When eaters order your food online, you’ll prepare it from your ghost kitchen, and hand it off to a fulfillment team to get the order over to the right delivery driver. This gives restaurateurs a low cost, high efficiency model to get the most out of delivery.
Are ghost kitchens profitable?
Yes, ghost kitchens can be profitable. Ghost kitchens allow restaurateurs to increase profitability by maintaining the essential elements of a restaurant while cutting costs on labor, overhead, and wasted food while reaching a higher volume of customers ordering online. Plus, you can run multiple virtual brands out of a single ghost kitchen to increase revenue without the extra overhead.
Why are ghost kitchens so popular?
Ghost kitchens are rising in popularity because they’re a lower cost alternative to operating a traditional restaurant. They’re also focused on delivery, which has grown 300% faster than dine-in since 2014. That means restaurateurs are using ghost kitchens to future-proof their business and accelerate growth.
How does a ghost kitchen help your restaurant grow?
Ghost kitchens help restaurateurs grow their business by doing delivery right. The way we dine has changed, and ghost kitchens allow restaurant operators to capture food delivery demand without sacrificing their bottom line. They’re also a great way to expand to new markets without spending time and money on a traditional restaurant buildout. You can easily expand your restaurant brand to different cities across the country such as Los Angeles or New York.
How much do ghost kitchens cost?
The cost of ghost kitchens varies by market, space, and services. Compared to a traditional restaurant, they’re a much lower cost alternative on both upfront capital and ongoing operating costs. You can get started in a ghost kitchen with as little as $30K, instead of $1M+ for brick and mortar buildout.
What are the requirements to set up a ghost kitchen in Orlando?
To set up a ghost kitchen in Orlando, you’ll want to secure a physical cooking space designed to scale up and meet a handful of state health department requirements. To set up a successful ghost kitchen in Orlando, you’ll need professional-grade equipment, multiple storage sites, a streamlined driver pick-up process, and more. Our CloudKitchens Orlando model handles all of the headaches and stocks your Orlando commercial kitchen with the tools you need to cook up some magic.
Beyond nailing your kitchen infrastructure, you’ll need to consider location. CloudKitchens will plan your Orlando virtual kitchen amid the top food delivery networks in the city so you can tap into countless opportunities and partner with delivery apps like Uber Eats and Doordash.
How much does it cost to start a ghost kitchen in Orlando?
Set up your ghost kitchen for significantly less than the standard commercial kitchen Orlando’s familiar with. You can start a ghost kitchen in Orlando that locals will love with as little as $30k- a cost-efficient alternative to the traditional restaurant!
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