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Food Away From Home Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 27, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20808387

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Food Away From Home Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses food away from home market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for food away from home ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The food away from home market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type Of Occasion: Entertainment; Travel; Retail; Freestanding

2) By Ownership Type: Independent; Chains

3) By Delivery Model: Dine In; Take Away; Home Delivery

4) By Application: Restaurants; Schools And Colleges; Hotels And Motels; Retail Stores And Vending; Other Applications

Subsegments:

1) By Entertainment: Theater Dining; Concert And Event Catering; Amusement Park Food Services; Sports Venue Concessions; Cinema Food And Beverage Services

2) By Travel: Airport Food Services; Railway Station Food Outlets; Highway Rest Stop Dining; On-Board Catering (Airlines, Trains, Cruises); Hotel Restaurants

3) By Retail: Food Courts; In-Store Cafes; Supermarket And Grocery Deli Counters; Convenience Store Food Services; Specialty Retail Cafes (e.g., Bookstore Cafes)

4) By Freestanding: Casual Dining Restaurants; Fine Dining Restaurants; Fast Food Outlets; Food Trucks And Street Vendors; Coffee Shops And Cafés

Companies Mentioned: Starbucks Corporation; Compass Group PLC; Sodexo; McDonald's; Aramark; Subway IP LLC; Darden Concepts Inc.; Chipotle Mexican Grill; Yum Brands; Restaurant Brands International Inc.; Zensho Holdings Co. Ltd.; Whataburger; Domino's Pizza; Panda Restaurant Group Inc.; Brinker International Inc.; Greene King; SATS Ltd.; Burger King Company LLC; Papa John's International Inc.; Shake Shack; Jubilant FoodWorks

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Italy; Spain; Canada

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Food Away From Home Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Food Away From Home Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Food Away From Home Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Food Away From Home Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech And Circular Economy
4.1.2 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data And Cybersecurity
4.1.3 Fintech, Blockchain, Regtech And Digital Finance
4.1.4 Immersive Technologies (Ar/Vr/Xr)
4.1.5 Autonomous Systems, Robotics And Smart Mobility
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Adoption Of Online Food Ordering Platforms
4.2.2 Rising Demand For Convenience Dining Options
4.2.3 Growing Expansion Of Chain Restaurants
4.2.4 Enhanced Focus On Experiential Dining Concepts
4.2.5 Expansion Of Delivery And Takeaway Models
5. Food Away From Home Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Restaurants
5.2 Hotels And Motels
5.3 Cafes And Coffee Shops
5.4 Food Courts
5.5 Catering Service Providers
6. Food Away From Home Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Food Away From Home Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Food Away From Home PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Food Away From Home Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Food Away From Home Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Food Away From Home Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Food Away From Home Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Food Away From Home Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Entertainment, Travel, Retail, Freestanding
9.2. Global Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Independent, Chains
9.3. Global Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Dine In, Take Away, Home Delivery
9.4. Global Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Restaurants, Schools And Colleges, Hotels And Motels, Retail Stores And Vending, Other Applications
9.5. Global Food Away From Home Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Entertainment, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Theater Dining, Concert And Event Catering, Amusement Park Food Services, Sports Venue Concessions, Cinema Food And Beverage Services
9.6. Global Food Away From Home Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Travel, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Airport Food Services, Railway Station Food Outlets, Highway Rest Stop Dining, On-Board Catering (Airlines, Trains, Cruises), Hotel Restaurants
9.7. Global Food Away From Home Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Retail, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Food Courts, In-Store Cafes, Supermarket And Grocery Deli Counters, Convenience Store Food Services, Specialty Retail Cafes (e.g., Bookstore Cafes)
9.8. Global Food Away From Home Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Freestanding, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Casual Dining Restaurants, Fine Dining Restaurants, Fast Food Outlets, Food Trucks And Street Vendors, Coffee Shops And Cafés
10. Food Away From Home Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Food Away From Home Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Food Away From Home Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Food Away From Home Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Food Away From Home Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Food Away From Home Market
12.1. China Food Away From Home Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Food Away From Home Market
13.1. India Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Food Away From Home Market
14.1. Japan Food Away From Home Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Food Away From Home Market
15.1. Australia Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Food Away From Home Market
16.1. Indonesia Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Food Away From Home Market
17.1. South Korea Food Away From Home Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Food Away From Home Market
18.1. Taiwan Food Away From Home Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Food Away From Home Market
19.1. South East Asia Food Away From Home Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Food Away From Home Market
20.1. Western Europe Food Away From Home Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Food Away From Home Market
21.1. UK Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Food Away From Home Market
22.1. Germany Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Food Away From Home Market
23.1. France Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Food Away From Home Market
24.1. Italy Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Food Away From Home Market
25.1. Spain Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Food Away From Home Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Food Away From Home Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Food Away From Home Market
27.1. Russia Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Food Away From Home Market
28.1. North America Food Away From Home Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Food Away From Home Market
29.1. USA Food Away From Home Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Food Away From Home Market
30.1. Canada Food Away From Home Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Food Away From Home Market
31.1. South America Food Away From Home Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Food Away From Home Market
32.1. Brazil Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Food Away From Home Market
33.1. Middle East Food Away From Home Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Food Away From Home Market
34.1. Africa Food Away From Home Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Food Away From Home Market, Segmentation By Type Of Occasion, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Delivery Model, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Food Away From Home Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Food Away From Home Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Food Away From Home Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Food Away From Home Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Food Away From Home Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Starbucks Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Compass Group PLC Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Sodexo Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. McDonald's Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Aramark Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Food Away From Home Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Subway IP LLC, Darden Concepts Inc., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Yum Brands, Restaurant Brands International Inc., Zensho Holdings Co. Ltd., Whataburger, Domino's Pizza, Panda Restaurant Group Inc., Brinker International Inc., Greene King, SATS Ltd., Burger King Company LLC, Papa John's International Inc., Shake Shack
38. Global Food Away From Home Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Food Away From Home Market
40. Food Away From Home Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Food Away From Home Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Food Away From Home Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Food Away From Home Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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