Cloud Kitchen Global Market Report 2025

The cloud kitchen is also known as virtual kitchens or ghost kitchens. It is a commercial kitchen that provides space for food businesses, along with the necessary services and facilities to prepare menus for takeout and delivery. Cloud kitchens are designed specifically for food deliveries only.

Cloud kitchens encompass various types, including independent cloud kitchens, commissary or shared kitchens, and kitchen pods. The independent cloud kitchen, resembling the traditional kitchen model, operates as a virtual restaurant facilitating order reception and the delivery of packaged meals. These kitchens cater to a wide array of food types such as burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, chicken dishes, seafood, Mexican cuisine, Asian delicacies, and more. Cloud kitchens exist in different natures, including franchised setups and standalone operations.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid implementation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a notable impact on the food and beverage sector. Rising costs for imported ingredients such as olive oil, cheese, and tropical fruits are pressuring food manufacturers to either reformulate their products or absorb reduced profit margins. Beverage producers are similarly affected, with tariffs on aluminum cans driving up packaging costs. Meanwhile, retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports like soybeans and pork are disrupting farm-to-processor supply chains. In response, companies are adjusting recipes, increasing local sourcing, and using commodity hedging strategies to manage price volatility.

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The cloud kitchen market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $66.63 billion in 2024 to $71.81 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urbanization, rise of food delivery apps, lower operational costs, flexibility and scalability, entrepreneurial opportunities, globalization of cuisine.

The cloud kitchen market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to " $113.7 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to contactless dining, sustainable practices, e-commerce growth, demand for local and authentic cuisine, crisis resilience, regulatory support. Major trends in the forecast period include ghost kitchen collaborations and partnerships, integration of technology for operational efficiency, virtual brands and multi-concept kitchens, optimized menu design, diversification of delivery channels.

The forecast of 12.2% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.2% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US by raising operational costs for virtual restaurants, as tariffs on kitchen equipment from China and South Korea increase startup expenses.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The rising number of smartphone users and the growing demand for online food services are expected to drive the expansion of the cloud kitchen market. This increasing consumer preference for online food services stems from people's busy lifestyles and rising disposable incomes, which further fuels the growth of cloud kitchens. For example, according to Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications company, smartphone subscriptions rose to 6,930 in 2023, up from 6,570 in 2022, indicating an increase of 360 subscriptions within the year. Therefore, the growing number of smartphone users is contributing to the growth of the cloud kitchen market.

The ongoing expansion of food delivery platforms is anticipated to propel the growth of the cloud kitchen market in the future. A food delivery platform is an online or mobile service that connects users with restaurants, facilitating the ordering and delivery of food. These platforms support cloud kitchens by offering them a virtual marketplace to reach a wider customer base, enabling online orders and deliveries without the need for a physical restaurant space. For instance, in October 2024, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that online food sales reached $1,071.1 million in August 2023, increasing to $1,226.3 million in August 2024, reflecting significant growth in online food sales over the year. Consequently, the expanding food delivery platforms are driving the growth of the cloud kitchen market.

Key players within the cloud kitchen market are venturing into new product offerings, such as kitchen coworking spaces, to secure a competitive advantage. These kitchen coworking spaces represent shared culinary facilities that grant food entrepreneurs and industry professionals access to fully equipped kitchens on a flexible rental basis. An exemplary case occurred in March 2023 when Instakitchen, an Italy-based company specializing in kitchen spaces, inaugurated Rome's inaugural kitchen coworking space. This pioneering concept is tailored to empower food entrepreneurs with convenient, ready-to-use kitchen spaces that comply with ASL regulations, aiming to slash initial investment costs by over 80% while expediting time to market. Instakitchen presents rental options spanning daily, monthly, or annual terms, offering spaces ranging from 10 to 40 square meters, catering to a diverse spectrum of food industry professionals encompassing delivery businesses, home chefs, caterers, production labs, startups, consultancy firms, and food influencers. Additionally, this shared kitchen environment fosters a collaborative community by curating workshops, events, and networking opportunities for its members, fostering a dynamic and supportive ecosystem within the shared space.

Major players within the cloud kitchen market are strategically forming partnerships to foster innovation and fortify their positions in the industry. These collaborations and partnerships are instrumental in propelling business growth by broadening market reach, streamlining operations, stimulating innovation, and elevating customer experiences through shared resources, expertise, and joint promotional endeavors. A pertinent example occurred in July 2022 when My Cloud Kitchen, an India-based company specializing in cloud kitchen solutions, forged a partnership with NVA Foods Private Limited, another India-based food and beverage company. Their collaboration aimed to incubate and provide consultation services to cloud kitchen startups in Bangalore, marked by the launch of a $1.23 million fund dedicated to investing in multi-brand, multi-cuisine home delivery models. Leveraging their collective strengths in brand establishment, vendor collaborations, menu optimization, inventory management, staff recruitment, culinary training, and marketing, this joint venture sought to empower budding food entrepreneurs by offering comprehensive consulting support, thereby simplifying and making food entrepreneurship more accessible and cost-effective. This strategic alliance aimed to nurture the growth of cloud kitchen startups by offering extensive guidance and support across various operational facets.

In April 2024, Ghost Kitchens, an Indian food-tech platform, acquired The Shy Tiger for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is in line with Ghost Kitchens' strategy to enhance its presence in the Gujarat market while creating opportunities for future growth and expansion. The Shy Tiger is an Indian cloud kitchen company that offers innovative food solutions in the rapidly evolving food delivery landscape.

Major companies operating in the cloud kitchen market include Zuul Kitchen, Swiggy Platform Private Limited, Uber Technologies Inc., Taster Inc., DoorDash Inc., Reef Technology Inc., Toast Inc., Grubhub Inc., Deliveroo Holdings plc, Foodpanda Pte. Ltd., Foodpanda, Pop Meals, Zomato Ltd., Fat Brands Inc., PAR Technology Corporation, Olo Inc., Posist Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Rebel Foods Inc., Kitopi Catering Services LLC, Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V., CloudKitchens Inc., Cloudbeds Inc., Xenial Inc., Kitchen United, Farm to Fork Meals, Sweetheart Kitchen Inc., Keatz Inc., Ghost Kitchen Orlando LLC

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the cloud kitchen market in 2024 and is also expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cloud kitchen market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the cloud kitchen market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The cloud kitchen market includes revenues earned by entities by providing food delivery services, accepting online orders, payment processing services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Cloud Kitchen Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on cloud kitchen market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Independent Cloud Kitchen; Commissary Or Shared Kitchen; Kitchenpods
• 2) By Food Type: Burger And Sandwich; Pizza And Pasta; Chicken; Seafood; Mexican And Asian Food; Other Types
• 3) By Nature: Franchised; Standalone
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Independent Cloud Kitchen: Single-Brand Kitchens; Multi-Brand Kitchens
• 2) By Commissary Or Shared Kitchen: Full-Service Shared Kitchens; Rent-By-The-Hour Kitchen Spaces
• 3) By Kitchenpods: Mobile Kitchen Units; Modular Kitchen Setups
• Companies Mentioned: Zuul Kitchen; Swiggy Platform Private Limited; Uber Technologies Inc.; Taster Inc.; DoorDash Inc.; Reef Technology Inc.; Toast Inc.; Grubhub Inc.; Deliveroo Holdings plc; Foodpanda Pte. Ltd.; Foodpanda; Pop Meals; Zomato Ltd.; Fat Brands Inc.; PAR Technology Corporation; Olo Inc.; Posist Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Rebel Foods Inc.; Kitopi Catering Services LLC; Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V.; CloudKitchens Inc.; Cloudbeds Inc.; Xenial Inc.; Kitchen United; Farm to Fork Meals; Sweetheart Kitchen Inc.; Keatz Inc.; Ghost Kitchen Orlando LLC
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Italy; Spain; Canada
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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