Consumer Foodservice by Location

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…