Your Washington DC delivery kitchen awaits

CloudKitchens has private delivery-only kitchens to help Washington DC food businesses thrive.

Your Washington DC ghost kitchen awaits

Why open delivery kitchens in Washington DC?

$22

Average basket size

The average basket size at our Washington DC delivery kitchen locations is $22, meaning more online revenue for your restaurant business.

2.6K

Deliveries per week

Tap into more online delivery demand at our Washington DC dark kitchen locations with an average of 2.6K deliveries per week.

38mins.

Average delivery time

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

6

Delivery platforms available

Maximize your reach online with 6 delivery platforms to choose from.

63%

Weekday orders

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

532

New restaurants per year

Unlock your delivery potential in a competitive market

HOW WE COMPARE

Delivery 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 delivery 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. Delivery 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 Delivery kitchen locations in the US alone, chances are there is a delivery kitchen in your neighborhood. At CloudKitchens, we find the best possible delivery 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 delivery kitchen location

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

50 total delivery kitchens

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

~200 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 delivery demand in Washington DC, you're able to easily drive more pickup and delivery business to your restaurant.

The Washington DC food scene

Spaghetti - ghost kitchen

As restaurant owners or professionals in the food industry, you’re likely familiar with the limited seating for customers, high overhead, and slow growth typical of brick-and-mortar restaurants. A DC delivery kitchen is an easy alternative for restaurant owners. Affordable and high-tech, our takeout and delivery kitchens help you realize your food business dreams without the hassle, headache, or high costs of doing it all yourself.

Sit-down restaurants can take months, sometimes years, to open. With CloudKitchens, you can get started in weeks, and for much less startup capital. With a DC ghost restaurant, just about everything is all set for you, and we make it easy to secure the equipment you need for a fully operational kitchen space.

With our centrally located kitchens, your food can land on countless customers' tables each night—more than any restaurant could possibly fit. You can also operate multiple menus at once—that means doubling your order volume without doubling your expenses when having a virtual kitchen.

Now, you can toss the unpredictable overhead costs and complicated budgets out with the scraps. With CloudKitchens, your payment includes essential services like cleaning, security, and order fulfillment support. It’s hard to find a more affordable space than a DC ghost kitchen.

Ghost restaurants are the future—and so is our proprietary technology, installed in every virtual restaurant. From a fully integrated platform, you can manage all incoming orders, outgoing deliveries, and menu updates, plus receive data reports on your kitchen’s performance. It’s the ultimate tool for success in a fast-paced delivery market.

Our innovative and inexpensive business model is designed for your success, whether you’re launching a niche pop-up or expanding your national chain. Ready to take your business into the future? Learn more about licensing a Washington DC delivery kitchen now.

Washington DC delivery kitchens

Explore our prime delivery locations in the heart of Washington, D.C.

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