Full-Service Restaurants

Full-service restaurants saw a partial recovery in 2023 but sales remained well below 2021 levels as many operators continued to struggle due the difficult conditions in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion. Their higher menu prices compared to…

Full-service restaurants experienced hyperinflation effects more strongly than other consumer foodservice categories, as their price points were already higher than average in the industry. There was a small drop in overall transactions. As the…

Full-service restaurants remain the most affected foodservice category since the COVID-19 pandemic, with transactions and current value sales in 2023 still well below 2019 levels. Some losses were recouped following a strong rebound in sales during…

After COVID-19 was downgraded to class 5 in May 2023, consumers felt more comfortable eating out. This contributed to a sales rebound for full-service restaurants, but challenges remained. Costs continued to rise, and players continued to find it…

In uncertain economic times marked by consumers’ rising budget concerns, chained full-restaurants in Singapore are implementing various strategies to enhance the perceived value of dining out for consumers. One common approach is to offer…

Jhujian Catering Group is enjoying fast growth in full-service restaurants in Taiwan, due to the strong performance of its key brands Jhu Jian and Yakiniku Smile, which target younger generations. Many of their stores are in shopping areas frequented…

In 2023, full-service restaurants in Ireland played a pivotal role within the broader foodservice market, contributing 30% share to total value sales. Full-service restaurants rebounded to 2019 levels in terms of value in 2023, achieving a recovery…

Operational and raw material costs have soared in 2022-2023, pushing up the average price of meals prepared in full-service restaurants. The escalation in menu prices has often surpassed 30% in contrast to recent years. This price differential seen…

Full-service restaurants saw stronger growth in value and volume terms than limited-service restaurants in 2023, although this was in part due to the former seeing a more significant decline during the pandemic. Limited-service restaurants proved…

Full-service restaurants remains the largest consumer foodservice category in Denmark in value terms in 2023.

Full-service restaurants reported moderate growth in Switzerland in 2023, as operators continued to see some recovery from the pandemic. Demand weakened due to inflationary conditions forcing some restaurant owners to increase prices in their efforts…

Full-service restaurants continued on the path to recovery after the pandemic with the category seeing an increase in the number and value of transactions, although the number of outlets continued to decline. Eating out at full-service restaurants is…

Austria experienced exceptionally high inflation once again in 2023, reducing consumer incomes and dampening spending in almost all areas of consumer foodservice. Foodservice operators faced increased energy, materials and labour costs, which were…

The gradual recovery of economic and consumer confidence following the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation throughout 2022 contributed to the growth of full-service restaurants in Germany in 2023. Growth was not only seen in…

Full-service restaurants continued to see positive value growth in 2023, with inflation driving price increases. With the economy slowing and moving into recession in 2023, local consumers have cut back on unnecessary expenditure, including eating…

In spite of continuing high inflation, full service restaurants registered double-digit constant value growth. The announcement that the reduced 10% VAT rate, which was introduced during the pandemic, was going to be permanent, boosted the sector.…

Full-service restaurants in Indonesia can generally be divided into two segments. The first refers to fine dining establishments with elaborately decorated interiors and higher-priced food menus, which cater to more affluent consumers. The other…

With full-service restaurant being a competitive landscape, remaining top of mind among customers is increasingly important. In addition to traditional communication channels, marketing approaches include connecting to consumers through chatbots on…

Along with the expansion of outlet numbers, full-service restaurants saw positive but slowing current value growth in India in 2023. Family gatherings and special occasions provided significant footfall for Asian full-service restaurants, which…

Full-service restaurants in Mexico continued to record impressive value sales growth in 2023, resulting in a recovery to pre-pandemic levels, although the number of outlets in the channel continued to lag, as did the number of transactions.…