Restaurants Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Restaurants are an essential part of any culture. Wherever you go, all across the globe, you can find places of business selling food, drinks and desserts. There are many types of restaurants, spanning from casual pizza parlors and food trucks, to hotel restaurants and formal establishments. Restaurants usually base their menu around a theme, which can include range of cuisines or focus on food from a single culture. Themes can include seafood, vegetarian food, or that of a culture like Greek, Italian, Indian, American, Mexican or French. Restaurants that base their theme on a culture usually carry it over into the décor, music, and general atmosphere of the establishment.

The atmosphere of a restaurant is a vital part of the perception by the public, and is created by a variety of factors. Included in these factors is the process of being served. At fast food restaurants you may receive food through the drive-through window, or by ordering at the counter. Many casual restaurants seat you at a table, after which a member of their wait staff takes your order, and ensures that you have full drinks and condiments. In a fine dining establishment, patrons must often make reservations to ensure that the restaurant will be able to accommodate them.

Restaurants not only serve food, they often serve alcohol and specialty drinks as well. Restaurants must be fully licensed in order to sell alcohol, and these licenses vary in what they cover depending on the local laws pertaining to the restaurant. Some receive a license to only serve certain alcohols like beer and wine, while other can serve liquor and spirits as well. Some restaurants even allow patrons to bring their own drinks.

There are millions of restaurants all across the globe, each with its own unique food and atmosphere. Restaurant guides, food critics, and bloggers write every day about the food they have experienced, and whether or not the recommend a certain restaurant. These people can help you decide which of the millions of restaurants to choose from, so you can experience the best there is.

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Restaurants Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Consumer Foodservice in the Czech Republic

    ... 2024, brought significant industry changes, most notably raising the VAT rate for soft drinks and draft beer from 10% to 21%. This policy aimed to curb the growing consumption of energy and sweetened drinks while ... Read More

  • Full-Service Restaurants in Australia

    ... help manage their budgets better, consumers have been spending less money on dining out, especially at full-service restaurants, instead making food at home or trading down to more affordable limited-service alternatives. Euromonitor International's Full-Service Restaurants ... Read More

  • Limited-Service Restaurants in Peru

    ... heavily on promotions and offers. These promotions were widely advertised on social media and in stores, alongside a significant push for food delivery services. Euromonitor International's Limited-Service Restaurants in Peru report offers a comprehensive guide ... Read More

  • Self-Service Cafeterias in Peru

    ... This growth was fuelled by the reopening of sites by Plaza Vea supermarkets, which operate under the DeliVea brand. This reopening significantly boosted sales, especially since these self-service cafeterias were not operational in 2023. Euromonitor ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice By Location in Australia

    ... with the introduction of conversational AI servers. Oliver’s Real Food led this evolution by unveiling ""Ollie"", the nation’s first natural language AI server. Unlike conventional systems reliant on scripted response... Euromonitor International's Consumer Foodservice by ... Read More

  • Cafés/Bars in Saudi Arabia

    ... specialist coffee shops, which benefit from an extensive reach across the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia’s youthful population - with around two thirds under the age of 35 - has played a significant role in driving sales, ... Read More

  • Full-Service Restaurants in Norway

    ... by far the largest type in terms of foodservice value sales. This highly influential category remained highly fragmented, with independent outlets dominating the landscape. Importantly, full-service restaurants tend to suffer in periods of economic crisis ... Read More

  • Cafés/Bars in Australia

    ... ongoing preference for social and dining experiences, there has been a significant shift in spending behaviour. Consumers are increasingly opting for lower-priced menu items, avoiding extras in pubs, or sharing meals to minimi... Euromonitor International's ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice By Location in Saudi Arabia

    ... for consumers who prioritise efficiency over extended shopping trips. For foodservice operators, standalone outlets present a more affordable alternative to mall-based locations, where high rental and operational cost... Euromonitor International's Consumer Foodservice by Location in ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice in Norway

    ... not in terms of the number of outlets or transactions. As restrictions eased and lifted and consumer confidence returned, there was an uptick in dining out and social gatherings towards the end of the review ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice in Australia

    ... cost pressures, and evolving consumer preferences to remain competitive in this challenging environment. Euromonitor International's Consumer Foodservice in Australia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national ... Read More

  • Self-Service Cafeterias in Finland

    ... to COVID-19, but dynamic growth after the worst of the pandemic was over. Transactions followed a similar path, albeit taking longer to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, but benefiting from the perceived value for money ... Read More

  • Limited-Service Restaurants in Finland

    ... cuts on benefits, which hit especially the lowest-income households, many consumers were cautious spenders. In this context, limited-service restaurants were popular choices among consumers who wanted to eat out. The average spend per transaction in ... Read More

  • Full-Service Restaurants in Greece

    ... with their spending. Menu prices in full-service restaurants experienced higher increases compared to other foodservice categories due to higher operating costs. Larger outlets, which required more staff and a higher volume of raw materials, face... ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice By Location in Finland

    ... confidence and many households trying to cut spending on non-essentials. Differences tended to be driven by certain locations being popular for various types of consumer foodservice outlets. For example, standalone was popular for full-service restaurants, ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice By Location in Greece

    ... eroded disposable incomes across Europe and diminished purchasing power. Hikes in travel costs, such as flights and accommodation, led tourists to adopt more conservative spending habits. The cost of living crisis also made Greece a ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice By Location in the Netherlands

    ... US and the UK had a negative impact on sales at leisure and travel locations. The rise in hotel prices, coupled with a decline in flight capacity to and from the UK, diminished the number ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice By Location in Hungary

    ... back on discretionary spending, prioritising essential purchases. This financial strain has also led to a reduction in outlet sizes within shopping malls and hypermarkets. Similarly, foodservice businesses in lodging, travel, and leisure locations are shr... ... Read More

  • Cafés/Bars in Singapore

    ... amongst consumers, with the volume of transactions actually seeing slightly stronger growth in 2024 than in 2023. Prices rose in part due to the increase in Singapore’s goods and services tax (GST) rate from 8% ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice By Location in Poland

    ... statistics, 16.9 million tourists were accommodated in Polish tourist establishments, marking a 3.4% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Additionally, major Polish airports reported record passenger numbers in 2024. Euromonitor International's Consumer Foodservice ... Read More

  • Limited-Service Restaurants in Romania

    ... purchasing power. Limited-service restaurants also benefited from more intense activity from international brands, such as McDonald’s KFC, Subway and Burger King, as well as the local players, Mesopotamia, Dristor and Spartan, which are all present... ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice in the Netherlands

    ... total number of transactions increased slightly and has now reached pre-pandemic levels, further increases in costs drove RSP and hampered sales. Meanwhile, value RSP growth was largely driven by increased prices. Euromonitor International's Consumer Foodservice ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice in Hungary

    ... Union, affecting both consumers and businesses. Rising costs for energy, ingredients, and labour have placed significant financial strain on foodservice operators, forcing many to implement strategic price adjustments to maintain profitability. At th... Euromonitor International's ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice in Poland

    ... normalisation of consumption habits, after the rapid post-pandemic rebound in 2021-2022. Moreover, persistent inflationary pressures, driven by geopolitical tensions such as the war in Ukraine, continued to impact energy and food prices. Euromonitor International's Consumer ... Read More

  • Full-Service Restaurants in the Netherlands

    ... beginning of the review period, the price for a main course at an average full-service restaurant was well below EUR20, but in 2024, main courses at the vast majority of full-service restaurants were at least ... Read More

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