Self-Service Cafeterias in the United Kingdom

Self-service cafeterias in the UK continued to record a positive performance across all indicators (value sales, transactions, and outlets) in 2024, despite some closures from chains such as Marks & Spencer. However, most chained self-service cafeterias continued to expand their networks, and benefit from increased transactions. Growth during the year was driven by a shift in behaviour among price-sensitive consumers searching for more convenient dining experiences.

Euromonitor International's Self-Service Cafeterias in United Kingdom 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: Chained Self-Service Cafeterias, Independent Self-Service Cafeterias.

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

Why buy this report?
* Get a detailed picture of the Self-Service Cafeterias market;
* Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
* Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
* Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.


Self-Service Cafeterias in the United Kingdom
Euromonitor International
February 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
SELF-SERVICE CAFETERIAS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Positive performance by self-service cafeterias in 2024
Self-service cafeterias adapt to changing consumer demands
Value-for-money offer remains attractive to consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Further value growth for self-service cafeterias, despite return to outlet declines
Brands set to meet different consumer needs
Sustainability set to remain a priority across self-service cafeterias
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Self-Service Cafeterias: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 6 Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 7 GBO Company Shares in Chained Self-Service Cafeterias: % Foodservice Value 2020-2024
Table 8 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Self-Service Cafeterias: % Foodservice Value 2021-2024
Table 9 Forecast Self-Service Cafeterias: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 10 Forecast Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 11 Forecast Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 12 Forecast Self-Service Cafeterias: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 13 Forecast Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 14 Forecast Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029
CONSUMER FOODSERVICE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
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 15 Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice 2019-2024
Table 16 Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 17 Consumer Foodservice by Independent vs Chained by Type: Units/Outlets 2024
Table 18 Consumer Foodservice by Independent vs Chained: % Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 19 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Food vs Drink Split: % Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 20 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Food vs Drink Split by Type: % Foodservice Value 2024
Table 21 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: % Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 22 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Fulfillment: % Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 23 GBO Company Shares in Chained Consumer Foodservice: % Foodservice Value 2020-2024
Table 24 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Consumer Foodservice: % Foodservice Value 2021-2024
Table 25 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Consumer Foodservice: Units/Outlets 2024
Table 26 Forecast Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice 2024-2029
Table 27 Forecast Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice: % Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources

Download our eBook: How to Succeed Using Market Research

Learn how to effectively navigate the market research process to help guide your organization on the journey to success.

Download eBook
Cookie Settings