Full-Service Restaurants

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…

Full-service restaurants in Thailand registered healthy growth in current value terms in 2023, alongside the strengthening of the economy. The revival of international tourism also had a positive impact on footfall and revenue within these…

Inflation has had a strong impact on boosting sales of full-service restaurants in the country in 2023, while volume transactions are growing, but at a slower pace. Tourism is fuelling demand, with special emphasis on lodging located outlets. At the…

Full-service restaurants continued to see faster current value growth than consumer foodservice overall in 2023, although the situation is not as bright as it seems. At the end of the review period, the gap in the growth rate was much smaller than in…

Breakfast has emerged as a new consumption opportunity in the foodservice industry. Traditionally considered a quick and basic meal, the perception of breakfast has evolved, and restaurants are capitalising on this. Restaurants are taking creative…

In 2023, full-service restaurants continue to recover from the devastating losses registered during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the strong double-digit value growth is largely the result of rising unit prices and inflation. For a growing number…

In 2023, full-service restaurants rebounded from the COVID-19 lockdowns experienced in 2022. However, there was a decline in the spend per transaction during the year, which can primarily be attributed to the overall economic downturn. The…

The dynamic landscape of full-service restaurants reveals subtle shifts, particularly in the context of closures and the lasting impact of an incomplete recovery. Soaring restaurant costs have placed significant pressure on profit margins, with food…

The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns resulted in many changes in consumer habits, the impacts of which are still being felt throughout the consumer foodservice industry. One of these changes has been the increase in the number of consumers dining…

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…

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…