Kitchen United
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Foodservice, Ghost kitchen |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Pasadena, California , United States |
| Products | Commercial kitchen facilities, back-of-house automation tools, integrated ordering system |
| Parent | SBE Entertainment Group |
Kitchen United was a U.S.-based ghost kitchen enterprise headquartered in Pasadena, California, specializing in providing fully equipped commercial kitchen facilities to restaurants focused exclusively on delivery services. The firm was purchased by SBE Entertainment Group in 2023.
This business model allowed traditional dine-in establishments to scale their delivery operations without the need for extra personnel or physical expansion, while also supporting the launch of brands dedicated solely to delivery. Beyond offering kitchen infrastructure, Kitchen United supplied back-of-house automation tools and an integrated ordering system compatible with leading delivery platforms such as DoorDash, GrubHub, and Uber Eats.
History
GV (formerly Google Ventures) spearheaded Kitchen United's initial funding with a $10 million investment. Subsequent financing included a $40 million Series B round backed by GV along with Fidelity Investments, G Squared Capital, and RXR Realty. In July 2021, the company raised $100 million in a Series C round, attracting investors like Restaurant Brands International, Kroger, and Couche-Tard / Circle K.
The acquisition of Kitchen United by SBE Entertainment Group, under the leadership of Sam Nazarian, took place in 2023.