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

  • Limited-Service Restaurants in Vietnam

    ... which impacted household spending. With prices continuing to rise, many consumers opted to prepare and eat more meals at home in order to save money. Job losses also remained a concern, as the economic downturn ... Read More

  • Full-Service Restaurants in Spain

    ... 2023 compared to 2022. Meanwhile, the trend of working from home has significantly reduced, resulting in more visits to full-service restaurants at lunchtimes. Daily menus have emerged as one of the most profitable strategies for ... Read More

  • Limited-Service Restaurants in Taiwan

    ... anime successfully connected with different generations in Taiwan, namely generation Y and Z who are the most active groups on social media. McDonald’s also teamed up with the K Pop young girl group New Jeans, ... Read More

  • Cafés/Bars in Poland

    ... made consumers inclined to rein in discretionary spending, they continued to rank among the foodservice categories that benefited most from the return to normal routines and the increased desire for socialising in larger groups in ... Read More

  • Full-Service Restaurants in Brazil

    ... record number of families with overdue bills in a scenario of high inflation and more expensive credit in 2022, 2023 showed marginally improved results, driven by the expansion of job opportunities and the recovery of ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice By Location in Malaysia

    ... increase in the number of consumer foodservice brands such as McDonald’s, A&W and KFC opening stand-alone outlets beyond the retail space given in shopping malls. This is enabling them to provide different fulfilment methods, with ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice By Location in Brazil

    ... and foreign chains. Small businesses and microentrepreneurs that did not go bankrupt during the pandemic are still dealing with its consequences, the main one being the high level of debt. The main causes of indebtedness ... Read More

  • Limited-Service Restaurants in Nigeria

    ... among generation Z and millennial consumers has supported this growth. These consumers also demand convenience due to their busy lifestyles, and therefore appreciate the efficient food delivery service offered by chained restaurants. Value growth of ... Read More

  • Full-Service Restaurants in Ukraine

    ... higher menu prices compared to limited-service restaurants discouraged many consumers who were struggling financially due to the impact of soaring inflation. Nonetheless, there was some improvement in 2023 after a particularly painful 2022 which was ... Read More

  • Self-Service Cafeterias in Taiwan

    ... has been a strong desire for more social gatherings and eating a big feast. More chained restaurants are promoting the quality of ingredients and have repositioned the all-you-can eat buffet as a fine dining option. ... Read More

  • Full-Service Restaurants in Malaysia

    ... traction in the community. While pioneer brands such as KyoChon 1991, Mr Dakgalbi 4Fingers Crispy Chicken and DubuYo have been doing relatively well in Malaysia, there are other newer brands such as K Fry Urban ... Read More

  • Full-Service Restaurants in Taiwan

    ... of their stores are in shopping areas frequented by young adults, some with outlets operating until 4am. Jhu Jian sells the Taiwanese popular dish hot pot and provides a set buffet including vegetables, ice cream ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice in Brazil

    ... high inflation rates, mainly in the first half of the year that contributed to heightened costs. In 2022, consumers were eager for experiences outside of the home, but 2023 presented a more complex scenario, losing ... Read More

  • Cafés/Bars in Brazil

    ... for out-of-home experiences that consumers felt deprived of during social isolation. Traditionally, the last quarter of the year is one of the most favourable for consumer foodservice in Brazil due to a combination of factors ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice By Location in the United Arab Emirates

    ... borders and the resumption of travel and tourism the previous year, with some consumers participating in “revenge travel”. Residents in the United Arab Emirates are among the most travelled people globally, due to the dominant ... Read More

  • Self-Service Cafeterias in the United Arab Emirates

    ... review period supported by a significant rate of natural change, while migration contributed to a lesser extent. Foreign citizens account for a substantial proportion of the population in the United Arab Emirates, reaching 87% in ... Read More

  • Self-Service Cafeterias in Ireland

    ... business sector significantly influences sales volumes in self-service cafeterias, with white-collar workers playing a pivotal role, particularly during lunch breaks. While there has been a bounce back in the business sector (despite remaining below 2019 ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice By Location in Saudi Arabia

    ... access they provide to consumers. There is a growing trend towards the plaza concept in the market. Stand-alone is a less expensive option for players, especially new brands, rather than opening in shopping malls, which ... Read More

  • Self-Service Cafeterias in Saudi Arabia

    ... period due to the growing number of expats entering the kingdom, which is boosting the sales of IKEA in general. IKEA has an efficient strategy to drive its furniture sales. For example, if a customer ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice in Saudi Arabia

    ... of new outlets, involving both new brands entering the market and the expansion of existing successful brands. New shopping centres are opening and existing malls are expanding across the kingdom (such as Al Andalus Mall ... Read More

  • Consumer Foodservice in the United Arab Emirates

    ... to a favourable business environment. The first full year without COVID-19 restrictions provided a significant push to the industry, fostering a sense of confidence and normalcy among consumers and businesses alike. Additionally, the strong tourism ... Read More

  • Limited-Service Restaurants in Saudi Arabia

    ... in terms of entertainments like consumer foodservice. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Saudi Arabian consumers travelled abroad and spent huge amounts of money in other countries, mainly due to the restrictive environment in Saudi Arabia ... Read More

  • Cafés/Bars in Ireland

    ... mainly due to the slower rebound by bars/pubs, while cafés, juice/smoothie bars and specialist coffee and tea shops managed to surpass 2019 levels. Decreased alcohol consumption in Ireland compared to pre-pandemic times, along with many ... Read More

  • Limited-Service Restaurants in Ireland

    ... reaching a recovery index of 104, but also experienced further growth of 7% in 2023, despite the recovery of competing full-service restaurants. This growth can largely be attributed to the channel's resilience during the pandemic ... Read More

  • Full-Service Restaurants in Ireland

    ... value in 2023, achieving a recovery index of 101. This recovery can be largely attributed to the rapid growth of independent full-service restaurants, outpacing their chained counterparts. Despite this positive trajectory in terms of value, ... Read More

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