What do you call a restaurant that operates without a physical presence and focuses on delivery only?

The term that accurately describes a restaurant operating without a physical presence, focusing exclusively on delivery, is commonly referred to as a cloud kitchen. Cloud kitchens are designed to optimize food delivery services, allowing restaurant operators to prepare food without the overhead costs associated with a traditional dine-in establishment. They typically utilize delivery platforms to reach customers, emphasizing efficiency and scalability in response to growing demand for food delivery services.

While 'virtual restaurant' is also sometimes used interchangeably with cloud kitchen, it is more of a broad term that can encompass various models, including those that may have an online presence but operate from an existing restaurant’s kitchen. As for 'headless restaurant' or 'takeaway outlet', these terms are not standard in the industry to define a concept focused solely on delivery without an accompanying dining space. Therefore, the most accurate representation of this delivery-only restaurant model is a cloud kitchen.