Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and ...
Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and market statistics that explore the evolving consumer preferences, market environment and inherent growth potential in individual countries, or briefings that assess key strategic themes...
2023 was a benchmark year for post-pandemic life in Brazilian foodservice, including limited-service restaurants, as it was completely free from health restrictions. The World Health Organization declared the end of the Public Health Emergency of…
Chile presently stands as the seventh-highest market of fast food per capita on a global level, with an annual intake of 201.9 kg. Throughout the nation, numerous establishments provide a wide range of limited-service options, with burgers, hot dogs,…
In spite of continuing rising prices in 2023, limited services restaurant 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.…
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…
In 2023, there was a wave of flavour launches by major players in limited-service restaurants to satisfy the taste preferences of Mexican consumers, which has been a consistent trend in recent years. Players are striving to adapt to local flavours…
Sales through limited-service restaurants increased significantly in 2023, although growth in this respect was slower than in the previous year. However, consumption in the last quarter was slightly lower due to the economic downturn.
A large proportion of outlets in self-service cafeterias in Argentina comprises stores that sell food by weight, mostly operated by individuals of Asian origin. During the pandemic, as a consequence of working from home, many of these stores had to…
Self-service cafeterias in Brazil is a particularly important foodservice channel for local consumers during the lunch hour, since this meal is considered the most important of the day for much of the population. Brazilians generally prioritise a…
In 2023, self-service cafeterias in Chile maintained a niche presence within consumer foodservice, holding marginal share overall. The channel’s main attraction is allowing patrons to choose from diverse options and customise portion sizes. Unlike…
In October 2023, the first IKEA store in Colombia was opened, in Bogotá. There are also plans for additional stores in Medellín and Cali by 2024. Along with furniture and home goods, the outlet also has the IKEA distinctive self-service cafeteria.…