Cloud kitchens, also known as ghost kitchens or virtual kitchens, are food preparation facilities that operate without a traditional dine-in space. They focus solely on preparing meals for delivery or takeout, allowing restaurants to reduce overhead costs associated with maintaining a physical storefront. These kitchens often serve multiple brands or concepts from a single location, maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste. With the rise of food delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash, cloud kitchens have become increasingly popular, enabling entrepreneurs to enter the food industry with lower startup costs and flexible business models.