Consumer Foodservice

Limited-service restaurants continued to record substantial current value growth in 2023, although the number of transactions and outlets remained stagnant. This was due to multiple factors as the economic environment in the UK continued to struggle,…

In limited-service restaurants, there is a growing focus on technology as players seek to provide a faster service. McDonald’s (First Restaurant International) has fared much better than its rivals in 2023. This is largely due to its flexible…

With the rising cost of living and the increased prices of products, limited-service restaurants continued to raise prices in 2023. In July, Pizza Hut and Domino's Pizza announced price hikes - Pizza Hut by an average of NIS5 per family pie and…

In 2023, full-service restaurants were able to open without any related pandemic restrictions, with COVID-19 no longer a major concern for local consumers. However, extremely high operating costs amid the cost-of-living crisis meant that any ongoing…

Full-service restaurants remain under pressure in 2023, despite the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. Inflation has forced operators to increase menu prices, and together with higher levels of unemployment this has hampered domestic demand. Locals…

Full-service restaurants did not avoid the significant wave of price rises seen throughout the consumer foodservice industry at the end of the review period. Restaurants again saw significant price rises in 2023, as the price of dairy continued to…

With the impact of the pandemic waning in the UK, it was hoped that 2023 would be a year where the consumer foodservice industry made significant steps to recover to pre-pandemic levels. However, in terms of transactions and outlet numbers, this did…

Consumer foodservice in Morocco witnessed steady growth in 2023, despite the pressing issue of high inflation. In the face of rising prices, locals have changed how they eat, with simpler meals and eating out less frequently becoming more…

The consumer foodservice market in Israel was very uncertain in terms of security, economic conditions and political unrest in 2023. At the end of 2022, there was considerable hope for the restaurant market, after the significant declines seen during…

The waning impact of the pandemic and greater mobility outside of the home have positively impacted consumer spending in travel and leisure locations. According to Euromonitor International, inbound arrivals in the UK rose by 20% in 2023 to 37…

Major chains of restaurants and cafés are opening and expanding across Morocco in line with development of infrastructure, tourism and the broader urbanisation trend. Chains are taking over from smaller, independent food outlets in Morocco,…

After a strong recovery in 2022, consumer foodservice operations in travel locations experienced decline in 2023 due to the Israel-Hamas War. International travel to and from Israel significantly decreased as a result of the war, as did domestic…

2023 proved to be another challenging year for cafés/bars in the UK. While overall value growth was evident, this was predominantly due to consumers paying higher prices rather than due to a sizeable number of outlets opening or a significant…

Morocco has become an attraction hub for global coffee chains and brands, thanks to its stability in the region and the fact that users of consumer foodservice in Morocco are not as price-sensitive as seen in other territories. Indeed, an increasing…

There was a price increase for raw milk in the Israeli market in 2023. After prices rose for consumers in supermarkets, suppliers also increased prices for restaurants. In May 2023, Tnuva announced a 4.6% price hike for dairy products that are not…

The tough economic situation in Turkey continued to impact consumer foodservice at the end of the review period. This had some benefits for street stalls/kiosks as consumers looked for the best value for money from their consumer foodservice choices.…

Street stalls/kiosks continued to experience buoyant growth in current value terms in 2023. Sales were boosted by an increase in foot traffic in shopping malls, where a high number of chained outlets are located. Standalone stalls also benefited from…

Street stalls/kiosks in the Netherlands was hit hard by the pandemic as footfall in high-traffic areas dried up almost entirely since consumers could not go to school, the office or shops on the high street. The result was a dramatic decline in…

Though not immune from the cost-of-living crisis, street stalls/kiosks was among the categories that profited most in 2023 as rising prices and falling disposable incomes made Czech consumers more inclined to favour cheaper foodservice options. It…

Street stalls/kiosks continued to see positive value growth in 2023, largely due to Sweden’s continued high inflation rate, which led to price increases. As a result of the economic downturn and high costs of living many locals chose not to eat out…