A ghost kitchen is a food preparation facility that operates without a traditional dine-in restaurant. These kitchens focus solely on preparing meals for delivery or takeout, often partnering with delivery services like Uber Eats or DoorDash. They allow restaurants to reduce overhead costs by eliminating the need for a physical dining space. Ghost kitchens can serve multiple brands from a single location, enabling entrepreneurs to test new concepts or cuisines without significant investment. This model has gained popularity, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, as more consumers turned to online food delivery for convenience and safety.