Cafés/Bars

Although chained outlets represent only a fraction of the total number of cafés/bars, in 2019 they recorded a positive performance in terms of new openings, transaction volume and value sales. Independent cafés/bars, which given Italy’s deep-rooted ...

Expansions and new emerging players are low, as the 2019 smoking ban impacts transactions in cafés/bars...

Following the coffee boom of 2018, the habit of frequently drinking fresh coffee has become consolidated amongst Chinese consumers, particularly those from younger generations in higher tier cities. In 2019, the trend was supported by the dynamism of...

Despite the complicated economic context, cafés/bars continued to expand in 2019, primarily through the development of the franchise system. Most of the main coffee/bar chains have a large number of outlets through the franchise model, which appeals ...

Due to a combination of consumers’ desire to experience more and greater awareness of the category’s products, both chained and independent players have successfully met demand through product specialisation. ...

Specialist coffee and tea shops continues to grow in 2019, driven mainly by specialist coffee outlets. Both chained specialist coffee and tea shops, as well as independent shops saw an increase in the number of outlets. In addition to international ...

The popularity of cafés/bars has significantly decreased, due to consumer disposable incomes stagnating and exacerbated by increased prices. However, demand for high quality of service and food grows despite consumers not being ready to spend more. ...

Cafés/bars suffered greatly from the social unrest and protest movement that shook Hong Kong during much of 2019. Neighbourhoods with a high density of outlets, such as Central, Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui, were particularly prone to protests, and...

What first began with “barcades” is now spreading further to include table side activities and interactive drinks. Bars, such as Chicago’s recently-opened Machine: Engineered Drinking and Dining, bring experiential dining to café/bars with ...

Smoking in restaurants will effectively be banned by a law coming into force in April 2020, which aims to reduce the risk of the harmful impact of passive smoking ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. While small privately owned restaurants with no ...

The global consumer foodservice industry stands at a tipping point. Surging investment in delivery and online ordering has placed the industry in a similar position to retail 3-5 years ago, with online commerce growing rapidly, but with live ...

Saudi Arabians are well known for their passion for coffee, since it is part of their culture and they really pride themselves in the making of their own coffee – with this culture not only famous in Saudi Arabia but across the Gulf countries. For ...

The economic recession and weak economy since 2016 coupled with shrinking disposable incomes had a negative effect on cafés/bars during the review period, weakening growth. Bars/pubs, which is by far the largest and most mature subcategory within ...

Because of the Egyptian government’s continuous efforts to improve the security situation across the country and various campaigns to promote tourism, the sector’s revival has had a far felt impact on the country’s hospitality sector. The increased ...

South Korean cafés/bars have struggled to achieve growth, mainly due to the bars/pubs category. The prices of the traditional alcoholic drinks soju and local beer are rising in bars/pubs, leading to more consumers drinking at home instead. ...

With the development of more independent players such as cafés and coffee specialists, there has been a trend towards modern-styled cafés featuring the local Emirati culture as well as imported cultures from various expats. There is also a trend ...

The local sourcing trend is proving very popular among bars and cafés in Thailand. The country is already well known around the world for the variety of flavours in its food and drink. Those same flavours are now being incorporated into speciality ...

Tourism provided a significant boost to cafés/bars towards the end of the review period, with the numbers of foreign tourists visiting Bulgaria reaching record levels over 2016-2017. In particular, the category benefited from the country’s growing ...

Cafés/bars recorded solid current value growth in 2018, which was attributable to rising purchasing power, resulting in higher spending on premium alcohol, coffee and tea. Specialist coffee and tea shops gained increasing prominence and showed higher...

In 2018, cafés/bars posted stronger volume and value growth compared to the previous year, despite a decline in outlet numbers, benefiting from the growing socialising trend in Germany. Bars/pubs and cafés, which combined account for the vast ...