Equipment financing

Capital for your ghost kitchen buildout — Ghost Kitchen Financing

We connect owners of delivery-only restaurants with lenders who specialize in commercial cooking, ventilation, and POS equipment.

Checking rates involves a soft credit pull only.

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We know the kitchen
  • Ventless cooking
  • Commissary space
  • Cloud kitchen
  • POS integration
  • Extraction systems
  • Delivery throughput
  • Equipment lease
  • Capital expenditure
  • $10K–$750K Available capital
  • 24–72 hrs Time to funding
  • 1 soft pull Impact on credit

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
Complete our 2-minute form detailing your equipment list and project scale.
2
Us
Rate matching
We route your profile to lenders specializing in virtual restaurant equipment.
3
Lender
Underwriting
Lenders review your business financials and equipment invoices.
4
Lender
Funding
Capital is wired directly to your account or equipment vendor.

Industry expertise

  • We focus only on commercial food service equipment assets.
  • Lenders understand the specific margins of delivery-only models.

Fast turnaround

  • Pre-approval decisions happen within one business day.
  • Minimal documentation required for established ghost kitchens.

Transparent process

  • You see all loan terms before signing any binding agreements.
  • No hidden application fees or upfront commitment charges.
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

Low credit score

Banks view startup restaurants as high-risk ventures with tight margins.

We leverage asset-backed lenders who prioritize equipment value over personal credit.
02

Lack of collateral

Traditional lenders often demand real estate equity to secure commercial loans.

The equipment itself often serves as the primary collateral for these loans.
03

Short time in business

Lenders prefer three years of tax returns to prove stable cash flow.

Growth-focused partners prioritize your project potential and equipment ROI.
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 · Equipment lease
$45K–$60K

Virtual burger concept owner

Purchased high-efficiency ventless fryers and convection ovens.

Illustrative West Coast · Term loan
$250K–$300K

Multi-brand ghost kitchen operator

Complete buildout of four new stations in a shared facility.

Illustrative South · Working capital
$15K–$25K

Startup delivery kitchen founder

Acquired integrated POS software and delivery dispatch hardware.

Illustrative Midwest · Equipment loan
$100K–$150K

Established commissary manager

Installed new heavy-duty exhaust and HVAC ventilation systems.

How we label illustrative scenarios →

Also available

Restaurant insurance coverage

Once your kitchen is equipped, protect your assets and liabilities with specialized commercial policies designed for delivery-focused food service brands.

Questions we get asked

Frequently asked.

Yes. While startup financing is more rigorous than expansion capital, we work with lenders who assess your equipment invoices and business plan. Expect to provide a detailed cost breakdown for your first $20,000–$50,000 of equipment to qualify for these specific programs.