Travis Kalanick, former CEO of Uber and co-founder of CloudKitchens, expressed skepticism about the profitability of cloud kitchens in India, citing high operational costs and reliance on food delivery platforms that erode margins. Despite the market's projected growth, many operators are pivoting to hybrid models to enhance sustainability, as nearly 50% of cloud kitchens in major cities are unprofitable. Successful players are leveraging scale and technology to navigate these challenges, indicating that while the landscape is tough, viable business models may still emerge.