Food-Tech & Delivery Capex

Cloud Kitchen Setup Loan: Financing for Ghost Kitchens & Food Delivery Ventures

The delivery-first food service industry requires specialized capital investment distinct from traditional retail. Cloud Kitchen Setup Loans finance commercial cooking equipment, industrial ventilation, leasehold improvements, cold-chain storage, POS software, and initial working capital runway to scale on Swiggy, Zomato, and direct delivery channels.

Max Sanction

Up to ₹75 Lakhs

Interest Rate

10.50% - 13.50% p.a.

Repayment Tenure

2 to 5 Years

Processing Time

4 - 6 Working Days

Itemized Capex Financing Breakdown

Commercial Cooking Equipment 35%

Gas ranges, convection ovens, deep fryers, griddles, induction cookers, and automated tandoor units.

Industrial Ventilation & HVAC 20%

Heavy-duty stainless steel exhaust hoods, grease ducting, ecology air scrubbers, and climate control.

Refrigeration & Cold Storage 18%

Walk-in chillers, deep freezers, under-counter refrigeration units, and prep tables.

Civil Works & Interior Fit-Outs 15%

Epoxy floor coating, waterproof wall tiling, industrial plumbing, gas pipeline manifold, and electrical panels.

IT & POS Automation 12%

Multi-brand cloud kitchen KDS (Kitchen Display System), thermal printers, inventory tracking, and initial packaging inventory.

Applicant Eligibility Criteria

  • Experienced chefs, culinary entrepreneurs, hospitality professionals, or franchise operators.
  • Registered entity: Sole Proprietorship, Partnership Firm, LLP, or Private Limited Company.
  • Commercial property lease agreement with minimum 3 to 5 years tenure.
  • Detailed kitchen blueprint with certified vendor equipment quotations.
  • Satisfactory CIBIL score (680+ preferred) with no commercial bank defaults.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a loan for a cloud kitchen without collateral?

Yes. Cloud kitchen setup projects up to ₹50 Lakhs can qualify for collateral-free financing under the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) scheme through our partner scheduled commercial banks.

Does the loan cover Swiggy and Zomato onboarding costs and packaging?

Yes. Up to 15% to 20% of the sanctioned loan can be allocated towards working capital, which covers bulk branded packaging, platform onboarding fees, and launch marketing.

How long does the loan approval take?

With complete paperwork and verified machinery quotations, in-principle sanction is achieved in 3 to 4 working days, followed by final disbursal within 6 working days.

Can I finance multiple brands under one cloud kitchen loan?

Yes. In fact, banks prefer multi-brand cloud kitchen concepts because sharing fixed overheads (rent, kitchen team, and equipment) across 3 to 5 delivery brands improves profitability and loan repayment capacity.