Construction and equipment

Capital for your delivery kitchen build-out — Ghost Kitchen Financing

We connect restaurant operators with lenders offering specialized ghost kitchen construction loans to launch or expand delivery-only concepts.

Checking options involves a soft credit pull only.

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Industry terminology
  • Commissary kitchen
  • Cloud kitchen
  • Ventilation hood
  • Grease trap
  • Point of sale
  • Build-out cost
  • Equipment lease
  • Site selection
  • $50K–$2.5M Available funding range
  • 24–48 hours Typical decision timeline
  • 1 soft pull Credit impact

What business owners say

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How it works

How the money moves.

One soft check to match. One hard pull, and only from the lender you choose. That mechanism is why this is not a broker.

1
You
Submit inquiry
Enter your funding amount and basic business details into our secure form.
2
Us
Review matches
We filter your request against our vetted network of niche lenders.
3
Lender
Compare terms
Select the offer that matches your specific construction budget and timeline.
4
Lender
Receive funds
Lenders transfer the capital directly to your business account upon closing.

Niche expertise

  • Lenders understand the high costs of kitchen-specific plumbing upgrades.
  • Our partners prioritize speed to get your delivery concept operational.

Transparent process

  • We never charge borrowers for connection services or lead matching.
  • Clear breakdown of rates and terms provided before you commit.

Flexible structuring

  • Loan terms are adjusted for specific equipment lifecycles and needs.
  • Options exist for both new startups and existing restaurant groups.
Why this exists

Why the usual lenders say no.

Your revenue is real. The problem is the form. Here is why traditional underwriting turns away healthy operators in this space, and what we do differently.

01

Lack of brick-and-mortar history

Traditional banks often require physical storefronts to approve loans.

We work with alternative lenders who prioritize delivery volume and growth projections.
02

Specialized equipment needs

Commercial kitchen gear has a niche resale value that banks dislike.

Our partners offer equipment financing specifically structured around asset-based collateral.
03

Rapid expansion speed

Bank underwriting cycles are too slow for the fast-paced delivery market.

We connect you with digital-first lenders who can fund projects in as little as 10 days.
Composite scenarios

What a funded request actually looks like.

Composite illustrative scenarios, not specific borrowers. Each is built from the kinds of requests this niche routinely sees.

Illustrative Northeast · Construction loan
$250K–$500K

Multi-unit franchise operator

Renovating a warehouse into a central prep facility

Illustrative West Coast · Equipment lease
$45K–$75K

Virtual brand startup

Leasing convection ovens and walk-in coolers

Illustrative Midwest · SBA term loan
$100K–$150K

Existing restaurant group

Installing ventilation and grease traps

Illustrative South · Working capital
$30K–$50K

Culinary entrepreneur

Initial marketing and staffing for new launch

How we label illustrative scenarios →

Additional resources

Managing your ghost kitchen operations

Explore our guide on kitchen workflow efficiency, energy management, and delivery platform integration to maximize your return on investment.

Questions we get asked

Frequently asked.

Loan amounts typically range from $30,000 for equipment leasing to over $2,500,000 for full-scale commercial facility construction. The final amount depends on your specific credit profile, your available collateral, and the overall scope of the work needed to make your kitchen code-compliant.