Culinary & Foodservice Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Ghost kitchen market projected to reach $204 billion by 2030

The global ghost kitchen market is projected to grow at a 16.2% CAGR to $204 billion by 2030, with the UK leading Europe with 1,600 facilities.

The numbers

$204.33 billion Projected ghost kitchens market size in 2030
16.2% Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the market
$97.2 billion Ghost kitchens market size in 2025
$112.99 billion Ghost kitchens market size in 2026
16% CAGR for growth to 2030

Sources

globenewswire.com

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