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

$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
Real Estate
High cost, high traffic address
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
10 locations 5-10 years
Multiple locations 1 year
Upfront investment
High investment
Low investment
Break even
10% profit on 1M run rate
10% profit on 1M run rate
* Varies based on local permitting and operational complexity
Kitchen specs
Kitchen Specs
Private kitchen
Driver pickup area
Staff locker area
Restrooms
Mop wash
Order pickup & processing
Safety & health inspections
Cleaning & maintenance
Courier handoff
Delivery software
Delivery logistics
Extraction & ventilation
On-site support staff
3 compartment sink
Prep sink
Hand sink
Commercial hood
Tablet
Grease-trap / interceptor*
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.

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.
Our Washington DC facility is located in the heart of delivery demand, providing you with exclusive access to more online customers.
Our Washington DC facilities are equipped with a variety of kitchen layouts to best fit your restaurant needs.
Choose from a variety of kitchen spaces or open up multiple kitchens to test out new concepts.
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.

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