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Dark Kitchen Profitability
Compare profitability by delivery platform: Glovo, Uber Eats, Just Eat, and direct sales. Net margin per platform and minimum orders to break even.
Rent + staff + utilities + insurance
Enter how many orders you make (or expect to make) on each platform
Glovo (30%)
Uber Eats (30%)
Just Eat (25%)
Direct sales (web) (0%)
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which platform has the best margin for a dark kitchen?
Just Eat (25%) usually offers the best margin of the big platforms. Direct sales via your own website always wins (0% commission). The key is a multichannel strategy: 60-70% platforms + 30-40% direct sales.
What food cost is viable for delivery?
For dark kitchens operating on delivery platforms, target 25-28% food cost (vs 30-33% in traditional restaurants). Platform commissions force tighter control on food cost.
How many monthly orders do I need to be profitable?
A dark kitchen with 4,000 EUR fixed costs and 18 EUR average ticket needs roughly 750-900 monthly orders to break even. With 1,200+ orders it becomes clearly profitable.
Is it worth operating on 4 platforms?
Yes, in the initial launch phase (months 1-6). Then you can concentrate on the 2-3 platforms that actually generate volume and keep the rest on pause. Managing 4 platforms requires operational discipline (menu sync, pricing, hours).
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