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A free tool to calculate the revenue of your dark kitchen

Dark Kitchen Annual Revenue Estimator dark kitchen profitability

Running a dark kitchen can present unique challenges in forecasting revenue, especially without a traditional dining area. To help you get a clearer idea for the coming year, we created this free tool. By answering a few dark-kitchen-specific questions, you’ll see a rough estimate of what your annual revenue might be. We hope it’s helpful!

Dark Kitchen Annual Revenue Estimator

Different models can influence average order volumes, required staff, and marketing approaches.
Offering multiple concepts can increase overall orders but also adds operational complexity.
Think about your kitchen’s throughput in terms of equipment capacity, staff efficiency, and prep times.
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This is your typical “utilization rate” – how close you get to your max possible order count.
Consider days off, holidays, or other planned closures.
Think about a typical basket (meal + drink, or an average combination of items).
Being on aggregators can significantly expand your reach but may also incur service fees.
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This may include social media ads, influencer marketing, digital campaigns, etc.
Running targeted ads on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or Google can help increase order volume.
Promotions can boost order volume but may lower average order value.
Having more staff can increase efficiency and throughput but also raises fixed costs.
This provides a detailed 3-year financial analysis and key profitability indicators—no advanced accounting needed.

Here is your approximate annual revenue range:

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