Glossary D

Glossary D

Dark kitchen

A kitchen facility that is used exclusively for ghost kitchens and delivery-only restaurants, with no dine-in option.

  • Dark Kitchens Vs. Virtual Kitchens: Definitions (Compared)
  • Ghost Kitchens: Mobile Vs. Fixed Locations (Clarified)
  • Co-Working Vs. Solo: Ghost Kitchen Arrangements (Decoded)
  • Franchise Vs. Independent: Ghost Kitchen Types (Defined)
  • Ghost Kitchens: Healthy Vs. Comfort Food (Unpacked)
  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Food Trucks: Business Models (Unpacked)
  • Dark kitchen concept

    Concerns customers may have about the quality and safety of food prepared in a ghost kitchen.

  • Cloud Kitchens Vs. Ghost Kitchens: Terms (Decoded)
  • Data analytics

    Commercial kitchens that are used exclusively for delivery and do not have a physical storefront.

  • Ghost Kitchens: Fixed Menu Vs. Rotating Specials (Unpacked)
  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Food Trucks: Business Models (Unpacked)
  • Data analytics tools

    Software tools used to analyze data and track sales trends.

  • Cloud Kitchens Vs. Ghost Kitchens: Terms (Decoded)
  • Data analytics to track customer behavior

    Using data analysis to track customer behavior and preferences.

  • Cloud Kitchens Vs. Ghost Kitchens: Terms (Decoded)
  • Data analytics – Using data analysis tools to track sales trends and optimize menu offerings based on customer preferences

    The process of analyzing data to gain insights and make informed decisions.

  • Cloud Kitchens Vs. Ghost Kitchens: Terms (Decoded)
  • Data-driven decision making

    Using data analysis to make informed decisions about menu offerings, pricing, and other aspects of the business.

  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Food Trucks: Business Models (Unpacked)
  • Delivery apps

    Mobile applications that allow customers to order food for delivery from ghost kitchens.

  • Dark Kitchens Vs. Virtual Kitchens: Definitions (Compared)
  • Delivery driver compensation models – payment structures offered by third party deliverers which can include hourly wages plus tips or commission-based pay based on number of deliveries made

    Payment structures offered by third-party deliverers which can include hourly wages plus tips or commission-based pay based on the number of deliveries made.

  • Dark Kitchens Vs. Virtual Kitchens: Definitions (Compared)
  • Delivery logistics

    The process of managing and coordinating the delivery of food to customers.

  • Ghost Kitchens: Fixed Menu Vs. Rotating Specials (Unpacked)
  • Ghost Kitchens: Healthy Vs. Comfort Food (Unpacked)
  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Pop-up Restaurants: Pros/Cons (Clarified)
  • Delivery-only business

    A business that operates solely through delivery services without a physical location for customers to dine in.

  • Franchise Vs. Independent: Ghost Kitchen Types (Defined)
  • Delivery-only model

    A business model where food is prepared and delivered to customers without a physical restaurant or storefront.

  • Cloud Kitchens Vs. Ghost Kitchens: Terms (Decoded)
  • Co-Working Vs. Solo: Ghost Kitchen Arrangements (Decoded)
  • Ghost Kitchens: Healthy Vs. Comfort Food (Unpacked)
  • Ghost Kitchens: Mobile Vs. Fixed Locations (Clarified)
  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Pop-up Restaurants: Pros/Cons (Clarified)
  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Traditional Restaurants: Differences (Explained)
  • Delivery-only restaurant model

    A business model that focuses solely on delivering food to customers, without the overhead costs of a traditional restaurant.

  • Cloud Kitchens Vs. Ghost Kitchens: Terms (Decoded)
  • Delivery-only restaurants

    Restaurants that only offer delivery and do not have a physical dining space.

  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Food Trucks: Business Models (Unpacked)
  • Cloud Kitchens Vs. Ghost Kitchens: Terms (Decoded)
  • Co-Working Vs. Solo: Ghost Kitchen Arrangements (Decoded)
  • Ghost Kitchens: Mobile Vs. Fixed Locations (Clarified)
  • Dark Kitchens Vs. Virtual Kitchens: Definitions (Compared)
  • Franchise Vs. Independent: Ghost Kitchen Types (Defined)
  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Food Halls: Concepts (Clarified)
  • Delivery service options

    Different delivery service providers that a ghost kitchen can choose from.

  • Franchise Vs. Independent: Ghost Kitchen Types (Defined)
  • Delivery services

    Third-party companies that provide delivery services for restaurants and other businesses.

  • Ghost Kitchens: Healthy Vs. Comfort Food (Unpacked)
  • Ghost Kitchens: Mobile Vs. Fixed Locations (Clarified)
  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Food Halls: Concepts (Clarified)
  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Food Trucks: Business Models (Unpacked)
  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Traditional Restaurants: Differences (Explained)
  • Delivery services charges

    Fees charged by third-party delivery services for delivering orders to customers.

  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Shared Kitchens: Costs (Unpacked)
  • Delivery speed and accuracy

    The ability to deliver food quickly and accurately to customers.

  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Pop-up Restaurants: Pros/Cons (Clarified)
  • Delivery time estimates

    Predictions of how long it will take for food to be prepared and delivered to the customer.

  • Ghost Kitchens: Vegetarian Vs. Non-Vegetarian (Clarified)
  • Delivery time estimates – estimated times provided by third-party delivery services for when a customer’s food will be delivered based on factors such as distance, traffic, and restaurant preparation time

    Estimated times provided by third-party delivery services for when a customer’s food will be delivered based on factors such as distance, traffic, and restaurant preparation time.

  • Dark Kitchens Vs. Virtual Kitchens: Definitions (Compared)
  • Dependence on technology for operations

    The reliance on technology to manage and operate a ghost kitchen.

  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Traditional Restaurants: Differences (Explained)
  • Designing

    The process of creating a functional and aesthetically pleasing layout for a ghost kitchen.

  • Ghost Kitchens: Fixed Menu Vs. Rotating Specials (Unpacked)
  • Dietary preferences

    Personal food choices based on taste, lifestyle, or ethical considerations, such as vegan or low-carb.

  • Ghost Kitchens: Vegetarian Vs. Non-Vegetarian (Clarified)
  • Dietary restrictions

    Limitations on certain foods or ingredients due to health or religious reasons, such as gluten-free or halal.

  • Ghost Kitchens: Healthy Vs. Comfort Food (Unpacked)
  • Ghost Kitchens: Vegetarian Vs. Non-Vegetarian (Clarified)
  • Digital food hall

    An online marketplace that offers a variety of ghost kitchens and delivery-only restaurants in one place.

  • Co-Working Vs. Solo: Ghost Kitchen Arrangements (Decoded)
  • Dark Kitchens Vs. Virtual Kitchens: Definitions (Compared)
  • Digital marketing

    Promoting a ghost kitchen through various digital channels, including social media, email, and online advertising.

  • Franchise Vs. Independent: Ghost Kitchen Types (Defined)
  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Food Halls: Concepts (Clarified)
  • Digital marketing – Promoting products through social media ads, email campaigns etc., targeting specific demographics

    Using digital marketing tactics to reach specific groups of potential customers.

  • Cloud Kitchens Vs. Ghost Kitchens: Terms (Decoded)
  • Digital marketing strategy

    A plan to promote a ghost kitchen through various digital channels.

  • Cloud Kitchens Vs. Ghost Kitchens: Terms (Decoded)
  • Ghost Kitchens: Mobile Vs. Fixed Locations (Clarified)
  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Traditional Restaurants: Differences (Explained)
  • Digital menus

    Online menus that customers can view and order from.

  • Cloud Kitchens Vs. Ghost Kitchens: Terms (Decoded)
  • Ghost Kitchens: Fixed Menu Vs. Rotating Specials (Unpacked)
  • Ghost Kitchens: Healthy Vs. Comfort Food (Unpacked)
  • Ghost Kitchens: Mobile Vs. Fixed Locations (Clarified)
  • Ghost Kitchens: Vegetarian Vs. Non-Vegetarian (Clarified)
  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Food Trucks: Business Models (Unpacked)
  • Digital ordering systems

    Technology that allows customers to place orders online or through a mobile app.

  • Dark Kitchens Vs. Virtual Kitchens: Definitions (Compared)
  • Digital Platforms

    Online platforms used for ordering, marketing, and customer engagement, such as social media and delivery apps.

  • Ghost Kitchens: Mobile Vs. Fixed Locations (Clarified)
  • Digital restaurant brands

    Online-only restaurant concepts that exist solely in the digital space.

  • Cloud Kitchens Vs. Ghost Kitchens: Terms (Decoded)
  • Dine-in experience

    The atmosphere and service provided to customers who choose to eat on-site.

  • Ghost Kitchens Vs. Food Halls: Concepts (Clarified)
  • Direct-to-consumer models

    Selling products directly to consumers without intermediaries, such as through online ordering.

  • Ghost Kitchens: Mobile Vs. Fixed Locations (Clarified)