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Ghost Kitchen

A food service facility that prepares food exclusively for delivery and takeout, with no dine-in space or storefront. Also known as cloud kitchens, dark kitchens, or virtual kitchens.

Related Terms

Dark Store

A retail space used exclusively for fulfilling online or delivery orders, not open to the public for walk-in traffic.

Virtual Brand

A restaurant concept that exists only for delivery, operating out of an existing kitchen facility without a physical storefront or dine-in presence.

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