GGB Both routes are legitimate and they trade off differently. Your own unit and licence gives you control and a location chosen for your catchment; a shared or managed facility provides the space and some of the approvals as part of the package, usually with more speed and less commitment. Cost, control and speed differ, and the licence requirements differ with the structure — which is why the route is confirmed with the relevant authority before the decision, not after.
From Cloud Kitchen Consultant in Dubai — the full reading, with the method behind this answer.