{"id":21052,"date":"2020-12-04T12:37:08","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T07:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=21052"},"modified":"2021-01-21T15:49:40","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T10:19:40","slug":"cloud-kitchen-the-next-big-thing-in-the-food-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/cloud-kitchen-the-next-big-thing-in-the-food-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Cloud Kitchen: The Next Big Thing in the Food Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">A cloud kitchen is a\nrestaurant kitchen that accepts orders through online ordering systems. Cloud\nkitchens are commonly engaged in delivering food orders to the customer\u2019s\ndoorstep. Cloud kitchens may have an online ordering application or website for\naccepting orders via numerous food delivery platforms. Since these internet restaurants\nearn their revenue from various online food platforms, it is imperative to have\na tracking system in place to precisely monitor deliveries and the volume the\nbusiness generates from numerous platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will let the business\nowner overcome the hassle of adding &amp; measuring orders from numerous\nordering systems at EOD. In this write-up, you would come across some key\nfactors that help you built a cloud kitchen company with ease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Factors to Consider While Setting Up a Cloud Kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following factors are of\nutmost importance and should not be overlooked while setting up a company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Location and Property<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Licenses<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location &amp; Property<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Property and location are the\nprimary differentiators between a cloud kitchen and a conventional restaurant.\nYou don\u2019t require a primary property location to set up a cloud kitchen.\nInstead, you can build it up in a premise that is 250-300 Sq Ft in size. This\nwould help you save a considerable amount of money for building a cloud\nkitchen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud kitchen could be built\nin an area that is fairly inaccessible provided it has ample demand for food\nitems. Residential areas, unused parking spots, and market backsides are a\nperfect destination for setting up a cloud kitchen. On the other hand, you can\nalso opt for a shared kitchen room if cost-saving is your priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Licenses to Run Cloud Kitchen <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of legal obligations that must be followed before establishing a cloud kitchen. Getting a food safety license on board can help you create a sense of satisfaction among your potential customers. To encourage more clients to buy from you, make sure to add the said license on the website as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Licenses-to-Run-Cloud-Kitchen-1024x768.png\" alt=\" Licenses to Run Cloud Kitchen \" class=\"wp-image-21053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Licenses-to-Run-Cloud-Kitchen-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Licenses-to-Run-Cloud-Kitchen-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Licenses-to-Run-Cloud-Kitchen-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Licenses-to-Run-Cloud-Kitchen.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Basic Licenses that you would require to run the Business of Cloud\nKitchen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting licenses and\nregistrations is mandatory for opening such a type of business.&nbsp; The given section will show the number of\nlicenses you would be required to run the cloud kitchen business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Food\nSafety License <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All food-related business or FBOs (food business operators) has been mandated by the authorities to obtain <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI license<\/strong><\/a>. The license issues by FSSAI come with a flexible validity period that ranges from 1 to 5 years and ought to be renewed before expiration. It would be beneficial for the business owner to add the FSAAI logo on their offering the boost the confidence among their target consumers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GST Registration&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/gst-registration\"><strong>GST Registration<\/strong><\/a> is compulsory for the business entities in India and also it is advisable to file business-related taxes on time. GST ought to be submitted weekly, quarterly, and annually. <strong>Goods and Services Tax<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gst.gov.in\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> can give access to licensed vendors, as it minimizes the tax value if all the parties have a GST number. After opening a bank account, one can apply for a GST number.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trade\nLicense<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every business is required to obtain a <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trade-license\"><strong>trade license<\/strong><\/a>, and cloud kitchen is no different here. One has to approach the local municipal office with relevant documents to avail of the trade license.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fire and\nSafety License<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A workplace with a Fire and Safety license renders assurance regarding human safety. Obtaining a fire license is a must-have requirement for those who intend to apply for a trade license. FIR NOC reflects that the company has incorporated the required safety&nbsp;precautions and measures for protecting people in the work premises against any hazard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trademark\nRegistration<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no denying that\npopular brands are vulnerable to duplication. Many entities try to repeat their\nsuccess just by copying their logo, market strategies, and even their marketing\nchannels. This shouldn\u2019t be a worry for companies that already have a strong\nmarket presence but for new entrants it is matter of serious concern as it\ncould jeopardize their dream of building a solid brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-registration\"><strong>trademark registration<\/strong><\/a> is rather an absolute necessity. Obtaining trademark registration can put your business beyond the reach of defaulters who strives to hamper the brand credibility through duplication. To avail of trademark registration, you must apply the logo, color pattern, and even those intangible elements that you think hold some substantial value and contribute to business success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kitchen Equipment &amp; Packaging<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To set up a productive\nkitchen, you must have the right kind of appliances and equipment in place.\nAlso, make sure to procure the said items in ample volume so that productivity\ndoesn\u2019t get hampered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Staff- Supportive Manpower<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since there would be\nmanpower, the business owner has to look into relevant rules and laws to ensure\nconformity with the bylaws. Payroll, professional tax registration, wage\nmanagement, provident funds become an imperative part of the business. In a\nnutshell, cloud kitchen owners are not too proactive about creating salary\naccount or PF for their manpower. It should be avoided if you are expecting to\ntransform your business into an established and successful entity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Generating Online Orders &amp;Marketing&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cloud kitchens don\u2019t\nnecessarily offer dine-in facilities as they utilize online and telephonic\nchannels to generate food orders. It limits their exposure to the general\npublic from the advertising viewpoint. Therefore, it becomes a necessity for\nthese business types to use online marketing channels to promote their\noffering.&nbsp;You can take advantage of the following mediums as they are the\nbest sources for the business promotion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Online Food Aggregators:\nYou can list your business on Online Food Aggregators.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Promoting your business on\nOnline Aggregators<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Search Engine Optimization\n(SEO)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Social Media\nMarketing&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Loyalty Programs &amp; SMS\n&amp; Email<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be precise, the cloud kitchen is not a risky business considering the recent trends. Even in the initial stage, business owners can earn ample profit through the right strategies and promotional techniques. Additionally, compliances applicable to this business model is not so stringent, which makes it the most suitable business alternative for the new entrepreneurs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/food-truck-marketing-plan-a-master-recipe-that-will-help-your-business-blossom\/\">\nFood Truck Marketing Plan: A Master Recipe That will Help your Business Blossom\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A cloud kitchen is a restaurant kitchen that accepts orders through online ordering systems. Cloud kitchens are commonly engaged in delivering food orders to the customer\u2019s doorstep. Cloud kitchens may have an online ordering application or website for accepting orders via numerous food delivery platforms. Since these internet restaurants earn their revenue from various online [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":21058,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[150],"tags":[1279],"acf":{"service_id":"318"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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