Consumer Foodservice in Ireland
Euromonitor International's Consumer Foodservice in Ireland report examine stand-alone restaurants and eating establishments in which the consumer can freely choose to eat. The report looks at market trends by sector (cafes/bars, full-service restaurants, fast food, home delivery and street stalls). It profiles the leading companies in the market and analyses factors influencing eating out patterns. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.
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Tables: 177 | Publication date: Oct 2008
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Product coverage
Consumer foodservice by chained/independent; Consumer foodservice by location; Consumer foodservice by type; Consumer foodservice by type and chained/independent
Executive summary
Inflationary pressures slow the development of consumer foodservice
As with the rest of Western Europe, food prices in Ireland spiralled upwards in 2007. In the six months to June 2008, the cost of staple items such as bread rose by 7%, milk by 13% and butter by 6% in Dublin. Rising costs and prices were also evident in the consumer foodservice market, sustaining consumer suspicions of profiteering by foodservice operators, retailers and food manufacturers. Inflation figures from the CSO (Central Statistics Office) and research by the National Consumer Agency (NCA) show that that in 2007, leading grocery retailers Tesco and Dunnes Stores were charging shoppers in the Republic of Ireland almost 30% more than those across the border in the North for the same items. Together with other factors, rising price consciousness caused growth in current value sales and outlet numbers in a number of key foodservice sectors to slow.
GDP increase helps sustain growth in outlet numbers and current value sales
Ireland’s GDP increased by almost 5% in 2007, compared to inflation of almost 3%. GDP growth was more than double the average across the 13-nation eurozone (EU markets that use the Euro as their sole official currency). Rising disposable incomes drove demand for all kinds of goods and services, including in the consumer foodservice market. High employment rates also helped to sustain growth in total outlet numbers and current value sales, with busy lifestyles leaving consumers with less time to cook for themselves. In line with worldwide trends, the Irish economy is anticipated to slow over the forecast period.
Healthy eating trend continues to influence foodservice operators
According to the Campbell Catering Food Futures survey published at the end of 2006, 55% of Irish consumers now seek healthier options when eating out. This trend may be overstated – Irish consumers are bombarded with food and nutrition messages, and as a result many are often confused as to what is healthy or unhealthy. However, as in the UK, the underlying demand for healthy options has become a defining trend in the Irish foodservice market. In 2007, foodservice operators continued to add healthier alternatives to their menus, and this trend is likely to be maintained over the forecast period.
Irish foodservice menus continue to reflect traditional tastes
Unlike the neighbouring UK market, consumer foodservice menu options in Ireland typically reflect a preference for domestic cuisine. While menus are becoming more exotic and diverse, particularly in Dublin, outlets offering traditional Irish dishes or familiar European cuisine still dominate the market. This was the case throughout the review period, with foodservice product and concept developments often consisting of a new take on high quality and traditional Irish ingredients, rather than any attempt to promote more exotic international cuisine.
Slowdown expected for the consumer foodservice market over 2007-2012
Over the forecast period, a trend towards trading up should see growth in consumer foodservice constant value sales outpace growth in transactions. While macroeconomic adversity might dissuade consumers from eating out as regularly as before, in many cases expenditure will be slightly higher, as consumers “treat” themselves on a more occasional basis.
However, growth in transactions is expected to slow consistently towards 2012, while the total number of foodservice outlets in the country is not expected to increase. Demand will be inhibited by a combination of factors, including the global macroeconomic slowdown, rising food and fuel costs, better offers from supermarkets/hypermarkets chains, ongoing rent increases and an anticipated rise in unemployment.
Table of contents
CONSUMER FOODSERVICE IN IRELAND : MARKET INSIGHT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Inflationary pressures slow the development of consumer foodservice
GDP increase helps sustain growth in outlet numbers and current value sales
Healthy eating trend continues to influence foodservice operators
Irish foodservice menus continue to reflect traditional tastes
Slowdown expected for the consumer foodservice market over 2007-2012
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Economic advances drive the development of consumer foodservice
Foodservice players continue to adapt to legislative changes
Rising Irish interest in gourmet food starts at home
Rising health awareness shapes demand in consumer foodservice
Closer relationship develops between retailers and foodservice players
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice: 2002-2007
Table 2 Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice: % Growth 2002-2007
Table 3 Consumer Foodservice by Independent Vs Chained Outlets: Units/Outlets 2007
Table 4 Consumer Foodservice by Eat in Vs Takeaway 2007
Table 5 Consumer Foodservice by Food Vs Drinks Split 2007
Table 6 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location 2002-2007
Table 7 Leading Chained Consumer Foodservice Brands by Number of Units 2007
Table 8 Chained Consumer Foodservice Company Shares 2003-2007
Table 9 Chained Consumer Foodservice Brand Shares 2004-2007
Table 10 Forecast Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice: 2007-2012
Table 11 Forecast Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice: % Growth 2007-2012
DEFINITIONS
Summary 1 Research Sources
LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - IRELAND
ABRAKEBABRA LTD - CONSUMER FOODSERVICE - IRELAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 2 Abrakebabra Ltd: Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 3 Abrakebabra Ltd: Competitive Position 2007
EDDIE ROCKET'S CITY DINER LTD - CONSUMER FOODSERVICE - IRELAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 4 Eddie Rocket’s City Diner Ltd: Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 5 Eddie Rocket’s City Diner Ltd: Competitive Position 2007
INSOMNIA COFFEE CO - CONSUMER FOODSERVICE - IRELAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 6 Insomnia Coffee Co: Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 7 Insomnia Coffee Co: Competitive Position 2007
O'BRIEN'S IRISH SANDWICH BARS LTD - CONSUMER FOODSERVICE - IRELAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 8 O’Brien’s Irish Sandwich Bars Ltd: Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 9 O’Brien’s Irish Sandwich Bars Ltd: Competitive Position 2007
SUPERMACS LTD - CONSUMER FOODSERVICE - IRELAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 10 Supermacs Ltd: Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 11 Supermacs Ltd: Competitive Position 2007
CONSUMER FOODSERVICE BY LOCATION IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 12 Consumer Foodservice Sales by Location: Units/Outlets 2002-2007
Table 13 Consumer Foodservice Sales by Location: Transactions 2002-2007
Table 14 Consumer Foodservice Sales by Location: Foodservice Value 2002-2007
Table 15 Consumer Foodservice Sales by Location: % Units/Outlets Growth 2002-2007
Table 16 Consumer Foodservice Sales by Location: % Transaction Growth 2002-2007
Table 17 Consumer Foodservice Sales by Location: % Foodservice Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 18 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Standalone: Units/Outlets 2002-2007
Table 19 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Standalone: Transactions 2002-2007
Table 20 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Standalone: Foodservice Value 2002-2007
Table 21 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Standalone: % Units/Outlets Growth 2002-2007
Table 22 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Standalone: % Transaction Growth 2002-2007
Table 23 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Standalone: % Foodservice Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 24 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Leisure: Units/Outlets 2002-2007
Table 25 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Leisure: Transactions 2002-2007
Table 26 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Leisure: Foodservice Value 2002-2007
Table 27 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Leisure: % Units/Outlets Growth 2002-2007
Table 28 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Leisure: % Transaction Growth 2002-2007
Table 29 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Leisure: % Foodservice Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 30 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Retail: Units/Outlets 2002-2007
Table 31 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Retail: Transactions 2002-2007
Table 32 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Retail: Foodservice Value 2002-2007
Table 33 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Retail: % Units/Outlets Growth 2002-2007
Table 34 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Retail: % Transaction Growth 2002-2007
Table 35 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Retail: % Foodservice Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 36 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Lodging: Units/Outlets 2002-2007
Table 37 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Lodging: Transactions 2002-2007
Table 38 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Lodging: Foodservice Value 2002-2007
Table 39 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Lodging: % Units/Outlets Growth 2002-2007
Table 40 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Lodging: % Transaction Growth 2002-2007
Table 41 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Lodging: % Foodservice Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 42 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Travel: Units/Outlets 2002-2007
Table 43 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Travel: Transactions 2002-2007
Table 44 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Travel: Foodservice Value 2002-2007
Table 45 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Travel: % Units/Outlets Growth 2002-2007
Table 46 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Travel: % Transaction Growth 2002-2007
Table 47 Consumer Foodservice Sales through Travel: % Foodservice Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 48 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales by Location: Units/Outlets 2007-2012
Table 49 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales by Location: Transactions 2007-2012
Table 50 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales by Location: Foodservice Value 2007-2012
Table 51 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales by Location: % Units/Outlets Growth 2007-2012
Table 52 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales by Location: % Transaction Growth 2007-2012
Table 53 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales by Location: % Foodservice Value Growth 2007-2012
Table 54 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Standalone: Units/Outlets 2007-2012
Table 55 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Standalone: Transactions 2007-2012
Table 56 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Standalone: Foodservice Value 2007-2012
Table 57 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Standalone: % Units/Outlets Growth 2007-2012
Table 58 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Standalone: % Transaction Growth 2007-2012
Table 59 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Standalone: % Foodservice Value Growth 2007-2012
Table 60 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Leisure: Units/Outlets 2007-2012
Table 61 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Leisure: Transactions 2007-2012
Table 62 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Leisure: Foodservice Value 2007-2012
Table 63 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Leisure: % Units/Outlets Growth 2007-2012
Table 64 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Leisure: % Transaction Growth 2007-2012
Table 65 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Leisure: % Foodservice Value Growth 2007-2012
Table 66 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Retail: Units/Outlets 2007-2012
Table 67 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Retail: Transactions 2007-2012
Table 68 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Retail: Foodservice Value 2007-2012
Table 69 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Retail: % Units/Outlets Growth 2007-2012
Table 70 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Retail: % Transaction Growth 2007-2012
Table 71 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Retail: % Foodservice Value Growth 2007-2012
Table 72 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Lodging: Units/Outlets 2007-2012
Table 73 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Lodging: Transactions 2007-2012
Table 74 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Lodging: Foodservice Value 2007-2012
Table 75 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Lodging: % Units/Outlets Growth 2007-2012
Table 76 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Lodging: % Transaction Growth 2007-2012
Table 77 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Lodging: % Foodservice Value Growth 2007-2012
Table 78 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Travel: Units/Outlets 2007-2012
Table 79 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Travel: Transactions 2007-2012
Table 80 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Travel: Foodservice Value 2007-2012
Table 81 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Travel: % Units/Outlets Growth 2007-2012
Table 82 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Travel: % Transaction Growth 2007-2012
Table 83 Forecast Consumer Foodservice Sales through Travel: % Foodservice Value Growth 2007-2012
CAFéS/BARS IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 84 Cafés/Bars by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2002-2007
Table 85 Cafés/Bars by Subsector: Transactions 2002-2007
Table 86 Cafés/Bars by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2002-2007
Table 87 Cafés/Bars by Subsector: % Units/Outlets Growth 2002-2007
Table 88 Cafés/Bars by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2002-2007
Table 89 Cafés/Bars by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 90 Global Brand Owner Shares of Chained Cafés/Bars 2003-2007
Table 91 Brand Shares of Chained Cafés/Bars 2004-2007
Table 92 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2007-2012
Table 93 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Subsector: Transactions 2007-2012
Table 94 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2007-2012
Table 95 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Subsector: % Units/Outlets Growth 2007-2012
Table 96 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2007-2012
Table 97 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2007-2012
FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 98 FSR by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2002-2007
Table 99 FSR by Subsector: Transactions 2002-2007
Table 100 FSR by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2002-2007
Table 101 FSR by Subsector: % Units/Outlets Growth 2002-2007
Table 102 FSR by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2002-2007
Table 103 FSR by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 104 Global Brand Owner Shares of Chained FSR 2003-2007
Table 105 Brand Shares of Chained FSR 2004-2007
Table 106 Forecast Sales in FSR by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2007-2012
Table 107 Forecast Sales in FSR by Subsector: Transactions 2007-2012
Table 108 Forecast Sales in FSR by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2007-2012
Table 109 Forecast Sales in FSR by Subsector: % Units/Outlets Growth 2007-2012
Table 110 Forecast Sales in FSR by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2007-2012
Table 111 Forecast Sales in FSR by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2007-2012
FAST FOOD IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 112 Fast Food by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2002-2007
Table 113 Fast Food by Subsector: Transactions 2002-2007
Table 114 Fast Food by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2002-2007
Table 115 Fast Food by Subsector: % Units/Outlets Growth 2002-2007
Table 116 Fast Food by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2002-2007
Table 117 Fast Food by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 118 Sales of Bakery Products Fast Food by Type 2006-2007
Table 119 Global Brand Owner Shares of Chained Fast Food 2003-2007
Table 120 Brand Shares of Chained Fast Food 2004-2007
Table 121 Forecast Sales in Fast Food by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2007-2012
Table 122 Forecast Sales in Fast Food by Subsector: Transactions 2007-2012
Table 123 Forecast Sales in Fast Food by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2007-2012
Table 124 Forecast Sales in Fast Food by Subsector: % Units/Outlets Growth 2007-2012
Table 125 Forecast Sales in Fast Food by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2007-2012
Table 126 Forecast Sales in Fast Food by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2007-2012
100% HOME DELIVERY/TAKEAWAY IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 127 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2002-2007
Table 128 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: Transactions 2002-2007
Table 129 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2002-2007
Table 130 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: % Units/Outlets Growth 2002-2007
Table 131 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2002-2007
Table 132 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 133 Global Brand Owner Shares of Chained 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway 2003-2007
Table 134 Brand Shares of Chained 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway 2004-2007
Table 135 Forecast Sales in 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2007-2012
Table 136 Forecast Sales in 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: Transactions 2007-2012
Table 137 Forecast Sales in 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2007-2012
Table 138 Forecast Sales in 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: % Units/Outlets Growth 2007-2012
Table 139 Forecast Sales in 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2007-2012
Table 140 Forecast Sales in 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2007-2012
SELF-SERVICE CAFETERIAS IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 141 Self-service Cafeterias: Units/Outlets 2002-2007
Table 142 Self-service Cafeterias: Transactions 2002-2007
Table 143 Self-service Cafeterias: Foodservice Value 2002-2007
Table 144 Self-service Cafeterias: % Units/Outlets Growth 2002-2007
Table 145 Self-service Cafeterias: % Transaction Growth 2002-2007
Table 146 Self-service Cafeterias: % Foodservice Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 147 Global Brand Owner Shares of Chained Self-service Cafeterias 2003-2007
Table 148 Brand Shares of Chained Self-service Cafeterias 2004-2007
Table 149 Forecast Sales in Self-service Cafeterias: Units/Outlets 2007-2012
Table 150 Forecast Sales in Self-service Cafeterias: Transactions 2007-2012
Table 151 Forecast Sales in Self-service Cafeterias: Foodservice Value 2007-2012
Table 152 Forecast Sales in Self-service Cafeterias: % Units/Outlets Growth 2007-2012
Table 153 Forecast Sales in Self-service Cafeterias: % Transaction Growth 2007-2012
Table 154 Forecast Sales in Self-service Cafeterias: % Foodservice Value Growth 2007-2012
STREET STALLS/KIOSKS IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 155 Street Stalls/Kiosks: Units/Outlets 2002-2007
Table 156 Street Stalls/Kiosks: Transactions 2002-2007
Table 157 Street Stalls/Kiosks: Foodservice Value 2002-2007
Table 158 Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Units/Outlets Growth 2002-2007
Table 159 Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Transaction Growth 2002-2007
Table 160 Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Foodservice Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 161 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: Units/Outlets 2007-2012
Table 162 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: Transactions 2007-2012
Table 163 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: Foodservice Value 2007-2012
Table 164 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Units/Outlets Growth 2007-2012
Table 165 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Transaction Growth 2007-2012
Table 166 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Foodservice Value Growth 2007-2012