How dark kitchens can reduce operational costs

Food deliveries are disrupting the food and beverage industry in Malaysia like never before. A combination of evolving habits and technological advances were already changing the industry, but the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the changes into a full-blown revolution. The F&B industry is now a new world where delivery-based businesses have more upside than ever before. Unsurprisingly, the food delivery industry is expected to grow upwards of $424 Million USD by the end of 2024.

This shift comes as great news for both food-delivery business owners and consumers. Still, it will certainly pose challenges for traditional restaurants who have to deal with shrinking crowds and high overhead costs.

Dark kitchens are primed to be the solution for entrepreneurs and restaurateurs looking to future-proof their business in a way that is optimised, and ready to scale. This is because dark kitchens offer highly efficient delivery-only kitchen spaces that allow restaurants to fulfil orders more cost-effectively. Let’s take a look at the top few reasons why dark kitchens are both more efficient and cost-effective when compared to traditional restaurants.

What is a dark kitchen?

Also known as a virtual or cloud kitchen, dark kitchens are delivery-only restaurants that operate to produce larger quantities of high-quality food in a shorter, more time efficient and cheaper manner. This food is then delivered directly to the home/office address provided by the customer.

What benefits do dark kitchens have over traditional restaurants?

There are many benefits that businesses can obtain through using cloud kitchen services. The highly streamlined and optimised delivery-centric business model enables businesses to focus on producing larger quantities of high-quality food in an efficient and low-cost manner. The elimination of the expensive elements of a traditional restaurant saves your business money, whilst simultaneously giving you access to a larger number of customers.

How do I start a dark kitchen?

You can begin the process of opening a dark kitchen today with KitchenConnect. We have a variety of packages available that are suitable to most catering needs. We are trusted and used by brands across the country, helping deliver business success in difficult times.