PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1674496
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1674496
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.
The cloud kitchen market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides cloud kitchen market statistics, including cloud kitchen industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a cloud kitchen market share, detailed cloud kitchen market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the cloud kitchen industry. This cloud kitchen market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The cloud kitchen market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $66.63 billion in 2024 to $72.34 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. 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 $115.48 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. 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 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.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Cloud Kitchen Market Characteristics
3. Cloud Kitchen Market Trends And Strategies
4. Cloud Kitchen Market - Macro Economic Scenario Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Cloud Kitchen Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
- 5.1. Global Cloud Kitchen PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
- 5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
- 5.3. Global Cloud Kitchen Market Growth Rate Analysis
- 5.4. Global Cloud Kitchen Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.5. Global Cloud Kitchen Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.6. Global Cloud Kitchen Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Cloud Kitchen Market Segmentation
7. Cloud Kitchen Market Regional And Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Cloud Kitchen Market
9. China Cloud Kitchen Market
10. India Cloud Kitchen Market
11. Japan Cloud Kitchen Market
12. Australia Cloud Kitchen Market
13. Indonesia Cloud Kitchen Market
14. South Korea Cloud Kitchen Market
15. Western Europe Cloud Kitchen Market
16. UK Cloud Kitchen Market
17. Germany Cloud Kitchen Market
18. France Cloud Kitchen Market
19. Italy Cloud Kitchen Market
20. Spain Cloud Kitchen Market
21. Eastern Europe Cloud Kitchen Market
22. Russia Cloud Kitchen Market
23. North America Cloud Kitchen Market
24. USA Cloud Kitchen Market
25. Canada Cloud Kitchen Market
26. South America Cloud Kitchen Market
27. Brazil Cloud Kitchen Market
28. Middle East Cloud Kitchen Market
29. Africa Cloud Kitchen Market
30. Cloud Kitchen Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
31. Cloud Kitchen Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
32. Global Cloud Kitchen Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Cloud Kitchen Market
34. Recent Developments In The Cloud Kitchen Market
35. Cloud Kitchen Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
