 Digital disruption and technological innovations have popularized the trend

of ordering food online and doorstep delivery. Increased efforts toward

convenience, comfort and quality of service have also helped the
emergence of cloud kitchens.
 The rise in COVID-19 cases globally made social distancing imperative.
Moreover, frequent lockdowns to contain the spread of the virus acted as a
catalyst in increasing the demand for deliveries and takeaways, leading to a
rise in the number of cloud kitchens globally. 
 Additionally, changing lifestyles, especially of millennials with increased
disposable incomes demanding convenience at their touchpoints, are the
factors stimulating the rise of virtual kitchens.
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  Autonomous vehicles and drones that can lower delivery costs will fuel the
industry's growth.
 Allied Market Research in India estimating that the global industry could be
worth about $71 billion by 2027 compared to $43 billion last year.
registering a CAGR of 12.4% from 2021 to 2027
 cloud kitchens can also help small brands compete, revitalise abandoned
properties and neighborhoods, and bring about innovations
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