Get cooking to new customers with ghost kitchens in Richmond

Bring your restaurant brand to new heights with commercial kitchens in the heart of Richmond delivery demand.

Why open ghost kitchens in Richmond?

$24

Average basket size

The average basket size at our Richmond ghost kitchen locations is $24, meaning more online revenue for your restaurant business.

1.2K

Deliveries per week

Tap into more online delivery demand at our Richmond dark kitchen locations with an average of 1.2K deliveries per week.

38mins.

Average delivery time

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

5

Delivery platforms available

Maximize your reach online with 5 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.

1 ghost kitchen location

Our Richmond facility is located in the heart of delivery demand, providing you with exclusive access to more online customers.

19 total ghost kitchens

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

~190 to 200 sq ft cooking spaces

Choose from a variety of kitchen spaces that best suit your needs, 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 Richmond, you're able to easily drive more pickup and delivery business to your restaurant.

The Richmond food scene

Spaghetti - ghost kitchen

Take your restaurant delivery business to the next level with our ghost kitchens in the heart of Richmond. We'll provide you with the tools you need for delivery success, so you're up and running in weeks, not months. Our ghost kitchens in Richmond come equipped with a team of delivery experts ensuring your delivery orders get in the hands of the right delivery driver. We'll help handle the logistics and order fulfillment so you can get back to doing what you love.

Plus, our Richmond ghost kitchens come equipped with the tech you need to streamline your operations all in one place. Your days of juggling 5 or 6 delivery tablets are over when you have an optimized ghost kitchen built for delivery. We're here to set you up for success with the delivery support you need to build your restaurant business for the future.

The takeout and food delivery industry is booming right now, with more and more hungry customers searching for delicious food online. Our commercial kitchens in Richmond are situated near high concentrations of delivery demand so you're maximizing your reach on delivery apps. With delivery heat maps, we leverage key insights that drive where we set up shop, so your restaurant is in the optimal location for your delivery business.

Finding a ghost kitchen in Richmond has never been easier. Ready to start cooking? Get started today!

Richmond ghost kitchens

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