Category: Food Service & Hospitality
Food Service & Hospitality market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Vending in Belgium
Vending in Belgium saw a steep decline in sales in current value terms in 2024. Despite inflation stabilising consumer confidence remained low with household budgets being squeezed. As a result, some consumers switched to channels offering better value-for-money. Additionally, the poor weather in Be ... Read More
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Vending in France
Despite mounting pressures on household purchasing power, sales through vending machines continued to grow in current value terms in France in 2024. In the business sector, sales of coffee, tea, and water have rebounded as employees return to the office, boosting activity for vending operators. Simi ... Read More
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Vending in Spain
Vending in Spain remained largely driven by tobacco sales in 2024, as vending is one of only two channels through which tobacco products are sold in the country. The decline in tobacco consumption shapes the entire category’s performance, pulling down overall vending sales. Aside from government eff ... Read More
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Vending in the US
Vending experienced positive, albeit low growth in current value terms in the US in 2024. Historically, vending is a channel with challenges in the US market, due to its association with unhealthy products, such as snacks, carbonates, and nicotine-based products. Moreover, an abundance of space for ... Read More
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Vending in Bulgaria
Vending in Bulgaria saw a marginal decline in 2024, mainly due to increasing competition from convenience stores, street stalls, and kiosks. As consumers seek quick and affordable food and beverage options, many have turned to these alternative channels, which often provide a wider selection of prod ... Read More
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Vending in Finland
The total value of vending stagnated in 2024 after a rollercoaster-like development during the review period. There was a decline during the COVID-19 years due to fewer people moving around, as many vending machines are located in travel and transport locations. This was followed by growth after COV ... Read More
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Cafés/Bars in the US
Many US employees are having to return to office-based working for a higher proportion of the week. While once the conversation was on recovery and a basic return to the office, more and more companies are retreating on their previous line of work from home, and rebalancing their hybrid office model ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice By Location in the US
US consumers have re-embraced an on-the-go lifestyle. Long past are the days of COVID-19, and people in the country are constantly driving, flying, and everything in between. As a result, consumer foodservice locations continue to be challenged to reflect this and keep up. Travel locations were, of ... Read More
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Vending in Norway
Drinks vending machines continue to dominate the vending channel in Norway. This trend underscores the strong consumer preference for soft drinks and hot beverages, particularly in settings like office centres and public transport stations. Among developing trends are pizza vending machines, which a ... Read More
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Vending in Ireland
In 2024, retail value sales for vending in Ireland declined by 3%. While increased consumption in 2024 led many consumers to modern grocery retailers, the vending channel struggled, showing a marked decline. However, growth in tourism provided a boost to certain categories, such as health and beauty ... Read More
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Self-Service Cafeterias in Canada
Self-service cafeterias have successfully positioned themselves as one of the most affordable dining options in Canada, thanks to their lower labour requirements and streamlined operations. Unlike full-service restaurants, which have had to increase menu prices to offset rising wages and operational ... Read More
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Cafés/Bars in Canada
In April 2024, taxes on beer, wine, and spirits were set to rise by 4.7%. However, the Government of Canada intervened to cap the increase at 2% until 2026, providing much-needed relief for bars and restaurants selling alcoholic beverages. This decision has allowed operators to maintain more stable ... Read More
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Full-Service Restaurants in Canada
The full-service restaurant (FSR) industry in Canada continues to face mounting financial pressures due to escalating operational costs and intense competition. One of the most significant challenges has been the need to offer competitive wages to attract and retain staff in a highly unstable labour ... Read More
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Limited-Service Restaurants in Canada
High interest rates, inflationary pressures, and rising energy costs have significantly reduced disposable income for Canadian consumers. Faced with increased financial strain, many households have cut back on discretionary spending, including dining out. As a result, limited-service restaurants (LS ... Read More
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Street Stalls/Kiosks in Canada
Independent street stall vendors continue to dominate the street stalls/kiosks channel, accounting for more than 85% of total operators in the self-service segment. A key trend in 2024 has been the strategic shift towards residential neighbourhoods as vendors seek to cater to the increasing number o ... Read More
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Full-Service Restaurants in the US
Full-service restaurants maintained current value growth in the US in 2024, but with a slowing rate of increase, while outlet numbers saw only a minimal increase. Amongst well-established legacy chains, outlet growth has not been so much the focus as recapturing and retaining pre-COVID-19 era traffi ... Read More
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Vending in Greece
Vending value sales rose strongly in current terms in Greece in 2024, albeit from a low base. i-Mall, which operates fully self-service and automated shops in the Greek market, increased its presence with new smart stores towards the end of the review period, making shopping easier and faster for bu ... Read More
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Vending in Peru
Unlike the previous year, which saw strong expansion, the vending channel experienced minimal growth in 2024. This slowdown is attributed to the market stabilising as purchasing habits return to pre-pandemic norms, with sales now approaching levels last seen before the health crisis. Growth has been ... Read More
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Vending in Israel
Throughout 2024, the vending market in Israel faced disruptions linked to the Israel-Hamas War. In the weeks immediately following the outbreak, many residents stayed at home more often, worked remotely, and reduced non-essential outings. Consequently, foot traffic in areas where vending machines ar ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice in the US
In 2024, consumer foodservice in the US saw continued current value growth, although the rate of increase was slower than in the previous few years, as the industry was imbued with challenges in 2024. Inflation, minimum wage increases, boycotts, the challenges were many, and operators were forced to ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice in Canada
The consumer foodservice industry in Canada continued to grow in 2024, but at a slower pace than in previous years. A combination of economic pressures, including high menu prices, accumulated business debt, and reduced consumer disposable income, has resulted in weaker demand and lower foot traffic ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice By Location in Canada
According to a retail report by Adyen Canada, 54% of Canadians now prefer shopping in physical stores rather than online, marking a significant shift of over 10% compared to 2022 and 2023. This resurgence in brick-and-mortar shopping can be attributed to the unique in-store experience and the social ... Read More
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Vending in Austria
In 2024, vending in Austria saw a retail sales increase of 5%, marking one of the strongest value growth rates among all major retail categories. Since the pandemic, vending machines have become increasingly common in public spaces, offering a wider variety of products that can be accessed without b ... Read More
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Limited-Service Restaurants in the US
2022 and 2023 were years dominated by the story of inflation when it came to the US economy overall, and food in particular. 2024 saw somewhat of a return to normal in the US for foodservice price increases. Inflation largely eased in the US, and while it remained modestly above the benchmark rate s ... Read More
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Self-Service Cafeterias in the US
In 2024, self-service cafeterias in the US continued to see current value growth, maintaining its recovery trend in the post COVID-19 landscape. The channel had major problems finding a way through its inability to confer safety amidst a pandemic, and while that threat has been staved off for now, t ... Read More
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