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The rise of dark kitchens: Recipes for success

UK delivery sales grew from £8.1 billion in 2018 to £9.8 billion in 2021, according to MCA Foodservice Delivery Report. This service enabled many restaurants to continue operations and even grow during the pandemic, while also providing opportunities for new providers and business models to enter the market.

Dark kitchens are on the rise and offer our sector a whole new range of possibilities.

In this whitepaper, we explore the following:

  • What is a dark kitchen?
  • Factors to consider when starting a dark kitchen business
  • Pros and cons of the dark kitchen business model
  • Tools to help you manage your dark kitchen

CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS WHITEPAPER INCLUDE:

Think Hospitality

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Dark kitchens are transforming how hospitality businesses operate and grow. This whitepaper explores how the model works, its advantages and challenges, and what it takes to launch and manage a successful delivery-first operation.

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