CloudKitchens

CloudKitchens was launched in 2017 by former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick and later secured a reported $400 million investment from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund in 2019. The business operates through City Storage Systems and focuses on delivery-oriented food infrastructure.

The company leases fully equipped, private commercial kitchens in delivery-dense urban areas. Its model is designed for restaurant chains, food entrepreneurs and virtual brands that want to enter new markets without building a conventional dine-in site.

CloudKitchens is strongest in the combination of real estate and operating technology: its facilities include private kitchens, shared storage and pickup areas, while its platform connects operators with delivery apps and provides tools for managing orders and performance. The company’s website lists kitchens across 36 named markets in the United States and Canada.