How Much Does a Ghost Kitchen Franchise Cost in London?

How Much Does a Ghost Kitchen Franchise Cost in London?

Starting a ghost kitchen franchise in London is one of the most capital-efficient ways to enter the food industry in 2025. But what does it actually cost? This guide breaks down every number honestly.

What Is a Ghost Kitchen Franchise?

A ghost kitchen (also called a dark kitchen or cloud kitchen) is a delivery-only food operation. There is no dining room, no front-of-house staff, and no walk-in trade. You cook, the platforms deliver. FoodVerse is a ghost kitchen franchise that lets you run 6 food brands from a single London kitchen.

The Real Costs

Monthly Franchise Fee

FoodVerse plans start from £499 per month. This covers licences for all 6 food brands, ongoing support, menu updates, and access to the supply chain network.

Equipment

If you already have a commercial kitchen, your equipment costs may be minimal. Most FoodVerse partners use existing kit. A basic setup for a new kitchen typically runs £3,000–£8,000 depending on what you already have.

Packaging

Branded packaging is supplied through the FoodVerse supply chain at competitive rates. Budget approximately £200–£400 per month depending on order volume.

Platform Fees

Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat each charge a commission on orders, typically 25–35%. This is standard across the industry and is factored into menu pricing from day one.

How Does This Compare to a Traditional Restaurant?

Opening a traditional restaurant in London costs £50,000–£250,000 before you serve a single customer. A ghost kitchen franchise with FoodVerse requires a fraction of that — no lease premium, no fit-out, no front-of-house wages.

What Is Included in the FoodVerse Fee?

• •6 food brand licences (Greek Me, The Shawarma Co, Casa Mexicana, Momo Mama, WoW Tacos, Woksticks)
• •Full brand kits and packaging standards
• •Recipes, SOPs and staff training materials
• •Platform listing setup on Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat
• •Dedicated partner support team
• •Ongoing menu updates and seasonal additions

Can I Make a Profit?

Yes. Partners running all 6 brands from a single kitchen generate revenue across multiple menus simultaneously. Shared ingredients and unified prep workflows keep food costs low. Most partners break even within the first 3–6 months depending on location and order volume.

Next Steps

If you have a commercial kitchen in London and want a transparent conversation about investment, [apply here](/partner) and our team will come back to you within 48 hours with a personalised plan.