Ghost Kitchen Market is predicted to reach USD 115.21 Billion at a CAGR of 11.42% during the forecast period

Pune, India, March 2030, MRFR Press Release/Market Research Future has published a Cooked Research Report on the Global Ghost Kitchen Market.

Ghost Kitchen Market Highlights

Ghost kitchen also referred to as dark kitchen are commercial kitchens designed for food delivery services. Each delivery kitchen is situated in an area where there is a strong demand for deliveries. The kitchen produces meals from their menus that are only offered for delivery since the kitchens don't have a physical location. Moreover, it is usually  a virtual restaurant that also serves as a storefront for online orders, with a small staff in the rear of the house. 

Market Synopsis

According to the MRFR analysis, the global Ghost Kitchen market is projected to reach USD 115.21 Billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 11.42%.

The increasing demand for online food delivery services is one of the major factors driving the ghost kitchen market in the upcoming years. For instance,according to MRFR analysis, the platform-to-consumer delivery of eservices online food segment revenue in the United States is anticipated to be USD 54.2 billion in 2027.

Competitive Landscape

The global Ghost Kitchen market is moderately fragmented and consists of some organized and unorganized industry players. Manufacturers focus mainly on expanding production capacities, continuous product launches, and collaborations with key stakeholders to gain a competitive advantage over other players. Key players include United Kitchen, Rebel Foods, DoorDash Kitchens, Ghost Kitchen Orlando, ShoppinPal, Posist Technologies, Kitopi, Oracle, Uengage Services Pvt Ltd and Slay Coffee.

Segmentation

By Type

• Incubator/Pop Up Kitchen: A regular restaurant is connected to an incubator or pop-up ghost kitchen, which specializes in online ordering and deliveries. This kind of ghost kitchen is perfect for adding a new source of income and testing out novel foods on the local market. The restaurant sets up a workflow that lets the "ghost" kitchen staff concentrate on putting together the delivery orders. This idea is excellent for concentrating on current business trends.


• Commissary/Shared Kitchen: A separate business or individual owns and runs a commissary or shared kitchen. Typically, a single structure houses several restaurants or brands. From freezers to storage space, the staff shares everything. Plenty of space is provided by the warehouses' layout design for efficient operation.The growing benefits provided by commissary/shared kitchen such as reduces some expenses, such as purchasing equipment and large appliances making it a ideal choice for new business owners which in turn is fuelling its market growth during the forecast period.


• Kitchen Pods: Kitchen pods are usually large storage units that come with a fully functional kitchen. They provide the ability to run a ghost kitchen as quickly as possible. Using a kitchen pod instead of a bigger commercial area an individual can save money and increase efficiency.

By Food Type

• Burger and Sandwich: A burger consists of a grilled ground beef patty sandwiched between two bread halves. Flavor is added by adding lettuce, bacon, raw onion slices, and other components, whereas a sandwich consist of two pieces of bread with meat, cheese, or another filling sandwiched in between them constitutes a meal. The growing popularity of burgers among the millennials across the globe is set to boost its market growth during the forecast period. For instance, according to MRFR analysis, in every state in the US, McDonald's continues to be the most well-liked fast food establishment. Even so, they sell 75 hamburgers on average per second. That works up to 4500 each minute or 270,000 per hour. KFC, Subway, Domino's, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Tim Hortons, Chipotle, and Taco Bell round out the top 10 fast food restaurants as of 2019 with the highest amount of money spent there, in addition to McDonald's and Starbucks.


• Pizza and Pasta: A flat, typically spherical piece of oven-baked bread is used to make the Italian cuisine known as pizza, which is frequently topped with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, or sauce with a tomato basis. Depending on the region, culture, or personal choice, additional toppings may be added. The dish, which was originally a component of Italian cuisine, has gained popularity across the globe, but especially in the United States, where many different varieties have been created, pizza restaurant chains have thrived, and pizza is now available for home delivery in addition to being available as a frozen food that can be baked at home.Moreover, the growing expansion policies adopted by key players is expected to contribute to its segmental growth which in turn would boost its overall market growth.For instance, in February 2022, the global pizza brand Sbarro's exclusive franchise rights in South India have been acquired by cloud kitchen brands aggregator Curefoods. In the next three years, Curefoods intends to launch 50 Sbarro locations, beginning in Bengaluru. To ensure optimum client reach, the expansion will include a combination of walk-in stores and cloud kitchens.


• Chicken:The growing consumption of chicken across the globe owing to the increasing awareness among consumers regarding the health benefits associated with its consumption such as building musce, strengthening bones, promoting heart health, weight loss, and many more is set to boost its market growth during the forecast period. For instance, according to MRFR analysi, the states with the highest percentage of non-vegetarians include Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and Jharkhand. Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, on the other hand, have the lowest percentage of non-vegetarians.


• Seafood: The growing consumption of various types of seafood such as shrimp, tuna and clams across various regions of the world is likely to creating lucreative opportunities for its market growth. For instance, according to MRFR analysis, the average amount of fish and other seafood consumed globally increased continuously from 9.9 kilograms in the 1960s to 11.4 kilograms in the 1970s, 12.5 kilograms in the 1980s, 14.4 kilograms in the 2000s, and 19.6 kilograms in the 2010s, reaching a record high of 20.5 kilograms in 2019. Aquaculture, which refers to fish and marine animals that are grown and harvested rather than caught in the wild, has assumed an increasingly significant role in global supply, accounting for nearly half of the world's production in 2020, in order to meet the demand for seafood that is on the rise without depleting fish stocks.


• Others: Others segment include Mexican and Asian foods. The flavor of authentic Mexican cuisine is lively, tasty, and exciting. Also, it uses a remarkable variety of fresh and dried chiles and is colorful and fiery. Tomatoes, limes, coriander, red onions, avocados, and corn are just a few items that are widely available worldwide. Specialty foods are also becoming more widely available in Australia and other countries.

By End Use

• Restaurants: In general, a restaurant is any business where customers can go to purchase and consume food and beverages. While a restaurant may offer food and beverages for delivery or takeout, this sort of establishment is distinguished by offering a place for customers to sit down and enjoy their meals. Different styles and quality of cuisine are offered by a wide variety of restaurants. Other service models are also used. Traditional restaurants are a part of the restaurant business, which also includes other establishments like fast food restaurants, gastropubs, bars, and coffee shops that offer food. The menu may include everything from simple, every-day meals to gourmet dishes made by chefs with classical training. Although restaurants can operate independently, many are a part of other companies, such as hotels or recreation centers.


• Office:The growing working population, coupled with their hectic schedules, including male and female prefer online food delivery services which in turn has increased the demand for cloud kitchen, boosting its market growth. For Instance, according to International Labour Organization, women currently make up just under 47% of the worldwide labor force, and 72% of it is male. Certain places face a disparity of more than 50 percentage points, representing a difference of 25 percentage points.


• Food Service: Food service usually deals with the preparation and serving of food outside the home. This service includes running a cafeteria, opening a restaurant, and catering weddings. Many individuals throughout the world take advantage of the variety of alternatives offered by this industry, from stopping at a franchise to grab a burger and fries to following a prescription diet while receiving medical treatment.

By Region

• North America: The growth in the North America Ghost Kitchen market is mainly attributed to the development by key players in the US and Canada, which has significantly contributed to the growth of the Ghost Kitchen market in the region.


• Europe: The Ghost Kitchen market in Europe is mainly attributed to the growing expansion policies adopted by major players operating in the region. For instance, in January 2021, Cloud kitchen and virtual dining Kitchen Ventures  invested USD 2 million (£1.46 million) in startup money. The company, which is located in London, uses its network of cloud kitchens in the city's financial district to create and launch chef- and influencer-focused businesses on food delivery platforms. In addition to building on its expanding portfolio of owned and controlled virtual brands, the cash will be utilized to extend its network of kitchens throughout the city and in a few overseas markets.


• Asia-Pacific: The growing prefernces among consumers for online food purchasing and the increasing strategies adopted by major regional players to expand their product portfolio and better serve the customers are set to propel its market growth. Moreover, Asia-Pacific is likely to offer lucrative opportunities for the growth of this market in the forthcoming years.


• 4.Rest of the World: Rest of the World includes South America, Middle East and Africa. An increase in investment by major players operating in the region is fueling the demand for the Ghost Kitchen market.  Latin America, the Middle East, and African markets are expected to see considerable increases in their total valuations shortly.