Sizl raises $3.5M to expand its cook-to-order food delivery service

Dark kitchens– also referred to as ghost kitchens, cloud kitchens, or virtual kitchens– often receive criticism for their food quality. Sizl, a cook-to-order delivery service based in Chicago, seeks to change this perception by delivering meals made with fresh ingredients in around 30 minutes flat. The company announced its recent $3.5 million seed round on Tuesday, at a $12 million post-money valuation. Unlike typical dark kitchens, which serve as shared spaces for various restaurants, Sizl says it runs its own kitchens with a small team of Ukrainian cooks and local culinary talent from Chicago who prepare the food. It also has its own delivery couriers and even a mobile app where you can earn rewards. Image Credits:Sizl Since dark kitchens typically operate without a traditional dine-in space and focus solely on delivering takeout orders, this can lead to inconsistency in the food quality and freshness. A key selling point for Sizl’s target audience, health-conscious customers l ... Read full article.