Open your Miami ghost kitchen in weeks

CloudKitchens is changing the way food delivery works by cutting costs and maximizing profits.

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Why open ghost kitchens in Miami?

$28
Average basket size

The average basket size at our Miami ghost kitchens locations is $28, meaning more online revenue for your restaurant business.

3.9K
Deliveries per week

Tap into more online delivery demand at our Miami dark kitchen locations with an average of 3.9K deliveries per week.

25%
Pickup percentage

Leverage both pickup and delivery orders at our Miami locations to maximize your daily order volumes.

37mins.
Average delivery time

Our Miami 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.

63%
Weekday orders

This area has more incoming delivery orders during the week Vs. on the weekend

1093
New restaurants per year

Unlock your delivery potential in a competitive market

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

Kitchen Specs

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


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.

Ghost kitchen facility

3 ghost kitchen locations

Our Miami facilities are located in the heart of delivery demand, providing you with exclusive access to more online customers.

Ghost kitchen

69 total ghost kitchens

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

Ghost kitchen cooking space

60 to 350 sq ft cooking spaces

Choose from a variety of kitchen spaces or open up multiple kitchens to test out new concepts.

Delivery

Delivery and pickup in high traffic areas

With prime locations near the Miami Arts District and downtown, you're able to easily drive more pickup and delivery business to your restaurant.


The Miami food scene

Miami ghost kitchen

CloudKitchens can help you say goodbye to the traditional restaurant and commissary kitchen challenges. With a Miami dark kitchen, you can skip the seriously daunting overhead and startup costs by stepping into a ready-to-cook virtual kitchen, designed to put online ordering and delivery first. By trimming the extraneous expenses of a dine-in establishment in the restaurant industry, it's easy for you to give your customers what they want and turn a profit while doing it. All you need as a restaurant operator and a ghost kitchen in Miami to handle each food delivery order in your virtual kitchen space.

Opening a local restaurant usually takes at least a year for food entrepreneurs, but not with CloudKitchens. With a ghost kitchen, Miami restaurant owners can start cooking and start offering food delivery in weeks. No need to scout or finance a property in the restaurant industry when there's already one ready for you-just leave the brick, mortar, and everything in between to us!

Rather than paying big bucks in property costs, CloudKitchens places you in a prime third-party delivery service location for a fraction of the price. We pinpoint neighborhoods with delivery app traffic over foot traffic. With CloudKitchens, Miami restaurant owners will reach more customers than ever.

With a ghost restaurant, you can minimize risks and maximize your profit margins. No more maintenance bills, front-of-house wages, cleaning costs, or property taxes, and no more wasted space where customers once sat. Just making food and making money. Pretty simple, right?

In the digital age, it's easier than ever to reach new customers, but you'll need the right technology to do it. That's why every ghost kitchen is equipped with an all-in-one virtual restaurant tablet system that integrates all the delivery apps and streamlines the entire operation of your ghost kitchen in Miami.

Your Miami ghost kitchen is waiting for you - all you need to do is get started. Don't wait any longer, your customers are hungry!

FAQ

Questions? 
We’re here to help

What is a ghost kitchen?

Ghost kitchens, also known as dark kitchens or virtual kitchens, are commissary 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 Miami?

At a minimum, your Miami commissary kitchen or ghost kitchen requires a cooking area, multiple storage types, and a streamlined delivery pickup location. It also needs to pass Florida’s health and safety requirements. 

Beyond the basics, you also require a staff who can efficiently handle the work processes of your Miami dark kitchen. When you sign up with our Miami CloudKitchens, we take care of all staffing needs, providing you with a small support team skilled in cooking, food delivery logistics, maintenance, and other tasks. Streamline your ghost kitchen operations for a restaurant designed to grow.


How much does it cost to start a ghost kitchen in Miami?

Creating a ghost kitchen Miami craves doesn’t need to cost millions like most traditional restaurants in the industry. With CloudKitchens in Miami, virtual restaurant upfront costs are typically three times less, hovering in the tens of thousands and can even be as low as $30k. Build your business with a Miami commissary kitchen and start serving more for less.


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