Consumer Foodservice by Location

As the COVID-19 pandemic drives seismic shifts across consumer markets, the key question facing business strategists is which of these changes are more reactionary in nature versus signalling the start of a long-term behavioural shift. This briefing…

Consumer foodservice has been strongly impacted by COVID-19, due to strict regulatory and quarantine measures, leading to many outlet closures. Limited-service restaurants is, however, the category that best aligns with post-pandemic price…

Home delivery has become indispensable for restaurants around the world to continue operating through the pandemic and stay relevant post-crisis. Players within and related to foodservice have created new solutions by adapting to this new normal. In…

Consumer foodservice sales continued to grow significantly in 2023, but at a slower rate than seen in 2022. One of the key reasons for this growth was increased consumer appetites for dining out thanks to the elimination of pandemic-related…

Consumer foodservice in Mexico experienced healthy growth in 2023, filled with launches, collaborations, and innovations. Given the economic uncertainty experienced during the year, mainly driven by the lingering impact of 2022, consumers were more…

In spite of continuing rising prices in 2023, consumer foodservice registered an increase in constant value sales and there was also further opening of new outlets. However, profit margins were under strain, as costs also continued to rise and…

In 2023, the economic landscape has been marked by inflation, high interest rates, and increased unemployment. As a result, individual budgets have contracted, forcing consumers to focus on essential spending. Nevertheless, post-pandemic, there has…

Consumer foodservice in Brazil experienced a period of adjustment to reality in 2023. This followed a robust growth phase in 2022, driven by the ending of pandemic-related restrictions, as well as high inflation rates, mainly in the first half of the…

2023 was an extremely challenging year for consumer foodservice in Argentina, with skyrocketing inflation and steep price hikes throughout. Brands were forced to frequently raise prices, sometimes as often as weekly, to minimise losses. Consumer…

Consumer foodservice through standalone continued to represent the majority of sales in this category in 2023; however, consumer foodservice through travel saw the most significant growth in terms of both transactions and current value sales thanks…

Consumer foodservice through standalone in Mexico remained the leading location in 2023 across value sales, outlet numbers and transactions, due to the country's market type and urban development. This keeps standalone attractive for both national…

A virtual restaurant in an emerging concept. Also known as a ghost kitchen, cloud kitchen or dark kitchen, it is a foodservice business that serves customers exclusively by delivery or pick-up, with technology driving a lot of the operations. Some of…

In Chile and across Latin America, the security concern has taken centre stage, impacting many businesses nationwide, especially within consumer foodservice. A notable challenge that key players in this industry face is closely tied to the dynamics…

Consumer foodservice in Brazil is mostly dominated by independent operators, with independent players holding 98% share of foodservice outlets in 2023 overall. This demonstrates opportunities for expansion to national and foreign chains. Small…

Airports in Argentina are becoming increasingly attractive locations for consumer foodservice players, with growth driven by the ongoing recovery of both domestic and international tourism. Increased traffic is prompting airports to invest in…

Cafés/bars was among the worst-hit consumer foodservice channels when Coronavirus (COVID-19) arrived in the region in 2020, recording a steep sales decline. With outlet closures, home seclusion and travel restrictions still in place at times in 2021,…