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Limited-Service Restaurants in the United Kingdom
March 2022
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
The “new normal” hits limited-service as working from home remains a reality
The pandemic-induced lockdowns in the UK created a series of new dynamics in the limited-service restaurants space due to the vast shift in consumer habits with working from home set to remain in place for some of the working population. Hybrid systems are expected to be maintained in the short term, with consumers visiting workplace locations considerably less frequently than before.
Brexit and COVID-19 create perfect storm as supply issues and labour scarcity pose challenges to recovery
As companies look to set recovery plans in motion following 2021’s reopening, two fundamental challenges threaten to deny limited-service restaurants the opportunity to capitalise on the renewed excitement amongst consumers as well as the return to dining outside of the home.
Chained limited-service restaurants begin to expand as independent closures leave a gap in the market
After closing significant numbers of outlets in 2020, chained operators of limited-service restaurants have begun their expansion strategies to win over part of the market previously held by independents. While the total number of outlets declined by 1% in 2021, chained limited-service restaurant outlets fared better than independents, with the latter recording a marginally stronger decline.
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Shift in consumer habits drives demand for home delivery and takeaway
The growth of home consumption has allowed limited-service restaurants to offset some of the substantial losses suffered during lockdown and set a solid path to recovery upon reopening. During the pandemic, orders for takeaway and home delivery rose to reach approximately two thirds of the channel’s value due to consumers spending prolonged amounts of time at home.
The “new normal” drives store relocation
Throughout the pandemic, limited-service restaurants witnessed a substantial number of outlets closing down permanently. While the short term continues to look dire for some independents and less popular restaurant types in the UK, others have begun to expand with an optimistic outlook to opening an increasing number of outlets as a solution to address the reduced number of transactions per outlet.
Plant-based options spilling over from retail, increasing growth potential
The food industry has seen an increased consciousness towards health and nutrition, giving way to several trends in the retail space. Limited-service restaurants are catching up with growing plant-based consumer needs by expanding the offer of vegetarian and vegan products.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Fast Food industry in United Kingdom with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Fast Food industry in United Kingdom, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Fast Food in United Kingdom report includes:
Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
Detailed segmentation of international and local products
Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
What is the market size of Fast Food in United Kingdom?
Which are the leading brands in Fast Food in United Kingdom?
How are multinational and local operators competing and expanding in United Kingdom?
How are consumer lifestyle trends and eating habits shaping Fast Food in United Kingdom?
How is the Fast Food industry adapting to a post-COVID-19 market environment? Where are the opportunities amidst the challenges?
How significant are health considerations in shaping the future of Fast Food in United Kingdom? Which of these trends hold the greatest potential demand?
Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Limited-Service Restaurants in the United Kingdom - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
The “new normal” hits limited-service as working from home remains a reality
Brexit and COVID-19 create perfect storm as supply issues and labour scarcity pose challenges to recovery
Chained limited-service restaurants begin to expand as independent closures leave a gap in the market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Shift in consumer habits drives demand for home delivery and takeaway
The “new normal” drives store relocation
Plant-based options spilling over from retail, increasing growth potential
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Units/Outlets 2016-2021Table 2 Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Number of Transactions 2016-2021Table 3 Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Foodservice Value 2016-2021Table 4 Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Units/Outlets Growth 2016-2021Table 5 Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Transaction Growth 2016-2021Table 6 Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Foodservice Value Growth 2016-2021Table 7 GBO Company Shares in Chained Limited-Service Restaurants: % Foodservice Value 2017-2021Table 8 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Limited-Service Restaurants: % Foodservice Value 2018-2021Table 9 Forecast Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Units/Outlets 2021-2026Table 10 Forecast Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Number of Transactions 2021-2026Table 11 Forecast Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Foodservice Value 2021-2026Table 12 Forecast Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Units/Outlets Growth 2021-2026Table 13 Forecast Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Transaction Growth 2021-2026Table 14 Forecast Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Foodservice Value Growth 2021-2026
Consumer Foodservice in the United Kingdom - Industry Overview
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consumer foodservice in 2021: The big picture
2021 key trends
Competitive landscape
Independent foodservice developments
What next for consumer foodservice?
MARKET DATA
Table 15 Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice 2016-2021Table 16 Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice: % Growth 2016-2021Table 17 Consumer Foodservice by Independent vs Chained by Type: Units/Outlets 2021Table 18 Consumer Foodservice by Independent vs Chained: % Foodservice Value 2016-2021Table 19 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Eat-In vs Delivery and To-Go: % Foodservice Value 2016-2021Table 20 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Food vs Drink Split: % Foodservice Value 2016-2021Table 21 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Food vs Drink Split by Type: % Foodservice Value 2021Table 22 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Online/Offline Ordering: % Foodservice Value 2016-2021Table 23 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: % Foodservice Value 2016-2021Table 24 GBO Company Shares in Chained Consumer Foodservice: % Foodservice Value 2017-2021Table 25 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Consumer Foodservice: % Foodservice Value 2018-2021Table 26 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Consumer Foodservice: Units/Outlets 2021Table 27 Forecast Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice 2021-2026Table 28 Forecast Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice: % Growth 2021-2026
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