Have you heard about ‘Cloud kitchen’? The food delivery and ordering apps are taken to the next level in a cloud kitchen model. With the increasing competition and advancing technology, creating a unique solution is a cult now. The latest on the market is the cloud and delivery kitchen. 

Types of food delivery business model

Order only model – This model offers an opportunity for users to order food from many restaurants. This model connects users with local restaurants and restaurants to directly deliver the order. Now, depending upon the platform, it generates revenues by charging 7-15% of the commission to restaurants for each order received. 

For example, Zomato comes with both order only and order & delivery model. For many restaurants, the Zomato executive delivers the order, and for a few, they directly send the order to the restaurants and their delivery executive delivers the order. 

Order and delivery model- Under this model, the platform takes care of logistics for restaurants, food stalls, and even home delivery. The eatery needs to do a partnership with the platform for order receiving and delivery of foods. 

For example, UberEats, Swiggy follow this business model. These platforms charge a 20-30% commission from the restaurant for each order and also charge a delivery fee from the customers. 

Fully integrated model- This model manages the entire food cycle and provides all the three services- ordering, cooking, and delivering. They have their in-house chefs, inventory manager, and delivery executives. It is an all-in-one platform for food ordering. 

For example, Dahmakan comes under this category. It is a cloud kitchen with no store-front following a fully integrated model. 

Things to consider before building a fully integrated model & cloud kitchen like Dahmakan

1. Location is the priority. You need a local hub to prepare fresh foods. Check your delivery areas to ensure that the location of your kitchen is near the locations you are planning to cater to. 
2. Technology is the pillar for setting up a cloud kitchen. So, you need to have both an online ordering platform for the customers and a POS & order management for internal use. 
3. Licensing is another crucial aspect you need to take care of all other things. From your FSSAI license to GST registration (if you are in India), you need to clear all necessary steps for safe trading. 
4. How you can control the food cost. Using a restaurant management system that is integrated with POS, online ordering, inventory & order management & Analytics will help you. 

How much does it cost to develop a Dahmakan-like app? 

Any food app version is divided into three categories: Driver app, User app, and the admin panel. Now, the cost of an app like Dahmakan depends on whether you are planning for a Native or Cross-Platform application. Also, the app is for Android or iOS platforms.

The cost of outsourcing mobile app development also widely vary on the location of the company. The complexity and functionality, the time required, the development team involved, and the use of different tools influence the overall cost. 

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