Consumer Foodservice in South Africa

Despite recording a positive performance in 2024, value growth of consumer foodservice in South Africa continued to slow. Local consumers faced several challenges in the first half of 2024, including political uncertainty, elevated food and fuel prices and high interest rates. Annual consumer price inflation was 5.6% in February 2024. However, after the national elections in May and the establishment of the Government of National Unity (GNU), this figure was down to 2.8% by October, the lowest r...

Euromonitor International's Consumer Foodservice in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides foodservice sales, the number of outlets and the number of transactions by sector, allowing you to identify the foodservice sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they eating habits, lifestyle changes, tourism spending or legislative issues. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Consumer Foodservice by Fulfillment, Consumer Foodservice by Location, Consumer Foodservice by Ordering Platform, Consumer Foodservice by Type.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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* Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.


Consumer Foodservice in South Africa
Euromonitor International
March 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
CONSUMER FOODSERVICE IN SOUTH AFRICA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consumer foodservice in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Independent foodservice developments
What next for consumer foodservice?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice 2019-2024
Table 2 Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 3 Consumer Foodservice by Independent vs Chained by Type: Units/Outlets 2024
Table 4 Consumer Foodservice by Independent vs Chained: % Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 5 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Food vs Drink Split: % Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 6 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Food vs Drink Split by Type: % Foodservice Value 2024
Table 7 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: % Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Fulfillment: % Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 9 GBO Company Shares in Chained Consumer Foodservice: % Foodservice Value 2020-2024
Table 10 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Consumer Foodservice: % Foodservice Value 2021-2024
Table 11 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Consumer Foodservice: Units/Outlets 2024
Table 12 Forecast Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice 2024-2029
Table 13 Forecast Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice: % Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Despite tough economic conditions, limited-service restaurants continues to grow
KFC remains leading brand, driven by popularity of chicken in South Africa
Consumers increasingly aware of high prices associated with third-party delivery
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Digitalisation and technological innovation set to drive growth over forecast period
Fulfilment landscape is set to evolve over the forecast period
Innovative concept stores are set to revolutionise limited-service experience
CATEGORY DATA
Table 14 Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 15 Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 16 Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 17 Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 18 Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 19 Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 20 GBO Company Shares in Chained Limited-Service Restaurants: % Foodservice Value 2020-2024
Table 21 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Limited-Service Restaurants: % Foodservice Value 2021-2024
Table 22 Forecast Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 23 Forecast Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 24 Forecast Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 25 Forecast Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 26 Forecast Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 27 Forecast Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029
CAFÉS/BARS IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Daytime dining continues to present significant growth opportunities during a tough economic climate
Independent cafés and coffee shops play vital roles in driving growth
Mugg & Bean continues to innovate through technology and alternative offerings
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Smaller format cafés to gain popularity as they look to drive future growth
Increasing number of cafés adapt offering to include remote working facilities
Pret A Manger opens first outlet in South Africa with more expected over forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
Table 28 Cafés/Bars by Category: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 29 Sales in Cafés/Bars by Category: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 30 Sales in Cafés/Bars by Category: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 31 Cafés/Bars by Category: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 32 Sales in Cafés/Bars by Category: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 33 Sales in Cafés/Bars by Category: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 34 GBO Company Shares in Chained Cafés/Bars: % Foodservice Value 2020-2024
Table 35 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Cafés/Bars: % Foodservice Value 2021-2024
Table 36 Forecast Cafés/Bars by Category: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 37 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Category: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 38 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Category: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 39 Forecast Cafés/Bars by Category: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 40 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Category: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 41 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Category: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029
FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers seek value as economic climate weakens disposable incomes
Spur retains lead of chained full-service restaurants through acquisitions and greater consumer engagement
Strategic partnerships with financial and other institutions to expand consumer reach
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Brands look to move into small towns and untapped markets to drive future growth
Brands look to leverage digital innovation over forecast period
Health and wellness trend set to shape further development
CATEGORY DATA
Table 42 Full-Service Restaurants by Category: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 43 Sales in Full-Service Restaurants by Category: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 44 Sales in Full-Service Restaurants by Category: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 45 Full-Service Restaurants by Category: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 46 Sales in Full-Service Restaurants by Category: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 47 Sales in Full-Service Restaurants by Category: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 48 GBO Company Shares in Chained Full-Service Restaurants: % Foodservice Value 2020-2024
Table 49 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Full-Service Restaurants: % Foodservice Value 2021-2024
Table 50 Forecast Full-Service Restaurants by Category: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 51 Forecast Sales in Full-Service Restaurants by Category: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 52 Forecast Sales in Full-Service Restaurants by Category: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 53 Forecast Full-Service Restaurants by Category: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 54 Forecast Sales in Full-Service Restaurants by Category: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 55 Forecast Sales in Full-Service Restaurants by Category: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029
STREET STALLS/KIOSKS IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Chained limited-service operators look to expand by entering street stalls/kiosks
Sausage Saloons remains leading chained operator in a channel dominated by independent outlets
Digital payment options set to benefit street stalls/kiosks
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Heightened competition likely with introduction of new chained brands in local market
Government looks to clamp down on recent string of foodborne illness deaths
CATEGORY DATA
Table 56 Street Stalls/Kiosks: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 57 Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 58 Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 59 Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 60 Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 61 Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 62 GBO Company Shares in Chained Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Foodservice Value 2020-2024
Table 63 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Foodservice Value 2021-2024
Table 64 Forecast Street Stalls/Kiosks: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 65 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 66 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 67 Forecast Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 68 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 69 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029
CONSUMER FOODSERVICE BY LOCATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Travel, leisure, and lodging locations experience a significant boost due to surge in tourists visiting South Africa
Chained outlets look to untapped markets and smaller formats to drive growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Cost of prime city locations will continue to rise, presenting a challenge for brands
Impact of eVisa extension, major sporting events, and retail property development set to drive growth of consumer foodservice
Changing consumer preferences and tastes will require adaptability by foodservice players over forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
Table 70 Consumer Foodservice by Location: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 71 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 72 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 73 Consumer Foodservice by Location: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 74 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 75 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 76 Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 77 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 78 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 79 Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 80 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 81 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 82 Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 83 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 84 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 85 Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 86 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 87 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 88 Consumer Foodservice through Retail: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 89 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Retail: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 90 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Retail: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 91 Consumer Foodservice through Retail: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 92 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Retail: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 93 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Retail: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 94 Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 95 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 96 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 97 Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 98 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 99 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 100 Consumer Foodservice through Travel: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 101 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Travel: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 102 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Travel: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 103 Consumer Foodservice through Travel: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 104 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Travel: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 105 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Travel: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 106 Forecast Consumer Foodservice by Location: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 107 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 108 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 109 Forecast Consumer Foodservice by Location: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 110 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 111 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 112 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 113 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 114 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 115 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 116 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 117 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 118 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 119 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 120 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 121 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 122 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 123 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 124 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Retail: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 125 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Retail: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 126 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Retail: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 127 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Retail: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 128 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Retail: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 129 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Retail: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 130 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 131 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 132 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 133 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 134 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 135 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 136 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Travel: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 137 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Travel: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 138 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Travel: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 139 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Travel: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 140 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Travel: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 141 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Travel: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029

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