Self-Service Cafeterias

The number of self-service cafeterias doubled in 2018, but the category remained niche. Ikea Restaurant is still the only significant brand and both of its outlets are located in shopping centres. Ikea Restaurant is the cafeteria within IKEA ...

Self-service cafeterias looks set to show an improved performance over the forecast period, with current value sales, transactions and outlet numbers all expected to grow at faster rates than during the review period. The category will continue to ...

Despite of market saturation, self-service cafeterias appealed to consumers with their affordable prices and healthy-like menu by the end of research period. Of course it goes about the renovated outlets with a wide choice of meals and nice modern ...

In 2018, self-service cafeterias saw strong growth and the rising impact of branded chains, which generate half of value sales in the channel. The growing penetration of chained cafeterias increased the average spend per transaction, as branded ...

In 2018, self-service cafeterias in Germany continued their transformation from a relatively unattractive image to become increasingly popular among consumers. That is because new outlets focus on a modern environment that provides a more appealing ...

Over the forecast period it is expected that due to Italians looking for a quick meal, especially during their lunch break, self-service cafeterias will increasingly focus on offering ready to eat meals in a bowl. Providing a selection of vegetables,...

Although self-service cafeterias has been recording a positive development, this channel has been one of the less dynamic areas of consumer foodservice in Portugal in recent years. Beyond the increasing competition from the other foodservice ...

While many self-service cafeterias are traditional, an increasing number are modern and fashionable. These outlets achieved healthy growth in 2018 and include chained brand, Pinchos, and independent outlets such as Mr Voon in Stockholm. These players...

Whilst the number of self-service cafeterias remained constant in 2018, current value sales saw a slight uptick. Given high rental costs, self-service cafeterias are not commonly seen in Singapore, and are expected to continue to account for only a ...

From 2019, self-service cafeterias are expected to experience a jump in current value sales due to the new concepts that are emerging in Colombia, rescuing the model with fast, local, healthy and affordable food. Deliz, owned by the same investors of...

One of the strongest drivers of self-service cafeterias in Brazil is professionals with pre-paid employment benefit cards, also known as meal vouchers, seeking a place to have lunch in the middle of the working day. With the economic crisis that ...

Self-service cafeterias had no presence in South Africa at the end of the review period. This foodservice format is not expected to emerge in the country over the forecast period....

The self-service cafeterias model in Spain is closely linked to high-transit locations, such as airports, railways and bus stations. In this regard, tourism plays an important role in its growth. In 2018, Spain again welcomed a record number of ...

Concern about food waste received much attention in Finland during the review period. In self-service cafeterias, the challenge to reduce the amount of food thrown away is pronounced. Many customers paying a fixed price overestimate their capacity to...

The majority of self-service cafeterias are located in high-traffic locations to serve large numbers of guests during the weekday lunch break as their peak period. Office buildings or their close neighbourhood in Budapest are where these outlets are ...

Self-service cafeteria sales continue to mostly be limited to modern channels, mainly in zones of high consumer traffic, with revenue from such operations remaining low. In traditional channels, self-service cafeterias are not common or popular among...

Self-service cafeterias compete through localisation, with locations in areas with high traffic, usually in city centres or as part of office developments. Proximity to their customers and quick service are important factors. The price positioning is...

Self-service cafeterias is a small category in Belgium, comprising only chained players. Despite the difficult environment, with strong competition from other foodservice categories, self-service cafeterias still offers growth potential. Its slight ...

In 2018, self-service cafeterias in Switzerland retained its concept split, with traditional retail, roadside and industry locations on one side and modern outlets such as Vapiano on the other. Traditional cafeterias remained on a downward trajectory...

Since Ikea opened its fourth furniture and homeware retailing outlet in Tsuen Wan during October 2017, together with a self-service dining restaurant and café, self-service cafeterias has seen healthy growth. Under the branding effect, consumers are ...