What is a ghost kitchen and how does it work?

A ghost kitchen (also cloud kitchen or dark kitchen) is a kitchen without a dining area. You produce food exclusively for delivery and pickup. Multiple brands can be operated from one kitchen. This reduces costs and increases flexibility.

Do I need a separate app or online shop for each brand?

No. With Gastro Master you can manage multiple brands through one system. Each brand gets its own order shop and optionally its own app. All orders come together centrally in one POS system.

How much do I save without Lieferando?

At €3,000 monthly revenue you pay Lieferando up to €900 in commission per month. With Gastro Master: €0 commission. You only pay the fixed monthly fee. Find all pricing details in the pricing overview.

Can I start with one brand and expand later?

Yes, absolute flexibility. You start with one brand and add more online shops, apps, or brands at any time. No new system needed, everything runs through your existing Gastro Master setup.

What technology do I need for a ghost kitchen?

For the POS system you need a Windows PC (Windows 10 or later) and an internet connection, plus optionally a receipt printer. Online shop and app run entirely in the cloud. You can get suitable hardware from us. We set everything up for you and train your team.

Ghost Kitchen · Cloud Kitchen · Dark Kitchen

Your Ghost Kitchen. Your System. Zero Commission.

Multi-brand, multi-channel, one POS. Everything you need to run your ghost kitchen profitably. Without platform dependency.

✓ 0 % Commission
✓ Multi-Brand
✓ Own App
✓ Personal Support

The Ghost Kitchen Market in Germany Is Growing

The opportunity is huge. So is the risk if you rely on commission models.

Cloud kitchen market in Germany 2025: $3.9 B — IMARC Group, as of July 2026
Expected annual growth in Germany until 2034 (forecast): 11.1 % — IMARC Group, as of July 2026
Commission to delivery platforms like Lieferando or Uber Eats, depending on the model (as of August 2026): 13 to 30 % — metro.de
per month with Gastro Master. 0 % commission. Full control: from €79 — Gastro Master

Without the Right System You Lose Margin and Control

Every ghost kitchen knows these three problems.

Platform Dependency: Delivery platforms take 13 to 30 % commission depending on the model (as of August 2026). You lose margin on every order, and the platform sets visibility and rules.
No Own Branding: On platforms you're one of thousands. Your brand gets lost. Customers remember Lieferando, not you.
Multi-Brand Chaos: Managing multiple brands across different systems and tablets is inefficient. Orders come from 5 channels, but nothing runs centrally.

Everything From One Source

Five products that work perfectly together. Multi-brand ready.

Own Online Shop: 0 % commission, your own brand. Your customers order directly from you.
Multi-Brand App: Different brands, one kitchen, one app. Or a separate app per brand.
POS System: All orders from all brands centrally on one POS. TSE-compliant.
Payment Processing: Pass payment fees transparently to customers. Full control over your money.
Website: A professional online presence for each brand. Found on Google.

What Is a Ghost Kitchen? The Future of Gastronomy.

Also known as Cloud Kitchen or Dark Kitchen. A kitchen that cooks only for delivery and pickup.

The Multi-Brand Concept: Multiple restaurants can operate simultaneously from a single ghost kitchen. Pizza, bowls, burgers, and sushi all come from the same kitchen — each under its own brand. The advantage: you cover different niches without renting a new location for each concept.
Lean Cost Structure: No service staff for the dining area. Lower rents in B-locations because no dining room is needed. Workflows are purely geared towards speed and efficiency.
Data-Driven Menu Adaptation: A ghost kitchen sees in the data what is in demand, gives a new concept a digital presence and goes live quickly. What doesn't work is dropped, what works is expanded. No renovation, no new menu to print.
Decoupled From Atmosphere: In the ghost kitchen, only the product and logistics matter. The focus is 100 % on how the food arrives at the customer. Gastronomy like a software startup: fast, scalable, and extremely data-driven.

Presence: Physical dining room — Restaurant with delivery focus — Kitchen only
Location: Expensive A-location — Good accessibility — Affordable B-location
Customer Contact: In person on-site — Phone / App — Purely digital
Brands: One fixed brand — One brand — Multi-brand possible
Cost Structure: High (staff, rent) — Medium — Low (kitchen only)
Scalability: Limited — Medium — High
Flexibility: Low (renovation needed) — Medium — Very high (digital)

Restaurant vs. Delivery Service vs. Ghost Kitchen

Gastro Master vs. Delivery Platforms

Why ghost kitchen operators choose Gastro Master.

Commission per Order: 0 % — 13 to 30 %
Own Brand: ✓ Full Control — ✗ Platform Branding
Multi-Brand: ✓ Multiple brands in one POS — A separate profile per brand
Own App: ✓ In App Store — ✗ Not Possible
Customer Data: ✓ Full Control — Held by the platform
Order System: ✓ Own System — Platform-dependent
Support: ✓ 24/7, personal, German — Platform support

At €3,000 monthly revenue you pay Lieferando up to €900 in commission . Every month.

With Gastro Master: from €79/month, 0 % commission.

Lieferando / Uber Eats

Your Own Ghost Kitchen in 4 Steps

We make it easy. From consultation to go-live.

Free Consultation: We get to know your concept. How many brands? Which channels? What do you need?
Configure Brands & Systems: We set up your brands and configure online shops, apps, and the POS system.
Setup & Go Live: Everything is set up technically. Training for your team. Then you go live.
Ongoing Support: 24/7 support in German. New brands? New features? We're here.

How to Get Started

Gastro businesses trust Gastro Master: 800+
Customer rating on Google: 5.0 ★
Commission on all orders: 0 %
Multiple brands, one system: Multi-Brand

Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Kitchens

The questions ghost kitchen founders ask.

What is a ghost kitchen and how does it work?: A ghost kitchen (also cloud kitchen or dark kitchen) is a kitchen without a dining area. You produce food exclusively for delivery and pickup. Multiple brands can be operated from one kitchen. This reduces costs and increases flexibility.
Do I need a separate app or online shop for each brand?: No. With Gastro Master you can manage multiple brands through one system. Each brand gets its own order shop and optionally its own app. All orders come together centrally in one POS system.
How much do I save without Lieferando?: At €3,000 monthly revenue you pay Lieferando up to €900 in commission per month. With Gastro Master: €0 commission. You only pay the fixed monthly fee. Find all pricing details in the pricing overview.
Can I start with one brand and expand later?: Yes, absolute flexibility. You start with one brand and add more online shops, apps, or brands at any time. No new system needed, everything runs through your existing Gastro Master setup.
What technology do I need for a ghost kitchen?: For the POS system you need a Windows PC (Windows 10 or later) and an internet connection, plus optionally a receipt printer. Online shop and app run entirely in the cloud. You can get suitable hardware from us. We set everything up for you and train your team.

We Help You Get Your Ghost Kitchen

Online shop, app, POS system. Everything from one source. 0 % commission. Personal support.

0 % — Commission
800+ — Restaurants
5.0 ★ — Google Rating
Personal — Support

Free Consultation