The market of the dark kitchen - Germany

1.1 Scope of the study

"Ghost kitchens" are also commonly known as "dark kitchens", or "virtual kitchens". The "ghost kitchens" market refers to kitchens that are primarily focused on selling food that is delivered to the customer's home. So, unlike traditional restaurants, it is not possible here to order and take the food on-site. The ordering is done through online applications such as Uber Eats, Lieferando, etc. The suppliers of food from "dark kitchens" are exclusively online most of the time, as these brands have kitchen areas, but they are not accessible. Dark Kitchens offer every type of cuisine from sushi to burgers to other international specialties.

The global market for Dark Kitchens is a very dynamic segment of the restaurant market. Some countries have more mature markets than others. For example, there were likely more than 7,500 ghost kitchens in China in 2020. The second country with the most "dark kitchens" was India (3,500) and the U.S. (1,500). According to the estimations, UK numbers were much lower at 750 operating ghost kitchens [pdfcoffee]. Overall, the global ghost kitchens market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.42% (2022 - 2030) [Market Research Future].

Globally, Dark Kitchens became more famous and popular during the COVID-19 crisis. An increasing number of people were ordering food online at the time, and at the same time, companies in the industry were able to save on fixed costs through the concept.

In Germany, the dark kitchens market has grown steadily at a CAGR of 13.56% [ktchnrebel].

This market study analyzes trends and developments in the market and examines the competitive landscape and market structure to provide valuable insights and information.