Canada Culinary and Hospitality Uniform Market 2022-2028

Canada Culinary and Hospitality Uniform Market 2022-2028

Canada Culinary and Hospitality Uniform Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Back House Uniform and Front House Uniform), and by Industry (Culinary and Hospitality) Forecast, 2022-2028

Canadian culinary and hospitality uniform market is growing at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period (2022-2028). The market size was valued at $162 million in 2021 and is estimated to reach $262 million in 2028. The food service (restaurants, bars, and catering) industry contributes 1.5% of the country’s GDP. There are nearly 1 million people directly employed in the accommodation and food service industries, accounting for around 6.4% of the country’s employment. There were around 81,865 establishments of full-service restaurants and limited service eating places in Canada in 2021. The significant employment in this sector represents the demand for culinary and hospitality uniforms in the country.

Post-COVID-19 pandemic, job vacancies in the food service industry grew significantly owing to the rising demand for front-of-house employees in full-service restaurants and the growing food delivery outlets around the globe. For instance, in June 2022, there were 171,715 job vacancies in the food service industry, a threefold increase from pre-COVID-19 levels. To manage the labor shortage, restaurateurs are shifting business models, with 72.0% of restaurant operators increasing hours worked by ownership and management-level staff, 64.0% reducing hours of operation, and 77.0% raising wages.

In many restaurants and catering businesses, employees are required to wear uniforms. Under the code of conduct, the employee in each department follows best practices to maintain hygiene and safety. In Canada, each province has its own rules for buying and maintaining employee uniforms. For instance, in Alberta, employers are allowed to charge employees for the cost of purchasing, cleaning, and maintaining a uniform, as long as it does not reduce the employee’s wage below minimum wage. On the other hand, in Prince Edward Island, an employer may ask for a deposit of up to 25.0% of the cost of the uniform, however, must return the deposit when employment is terminated, and the employee returns the uniform.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the food service industry witnessed a fall of 28.7%, and sales registered a modest rebound of 11.8% in 2021.

Sales by Sub-Sector in Canada, 2021

● Quick-Service Restaurants - $31.8 billion

● Full-Service Restaurants - $24.3 billion

● Caterers - $3.6 billion

● Drinking Places - $1.7 billion

Segment Outlook

● The Canada rental culinary and hospitality uniform market held the highest market share of 70.1% and accounted for $115.0 million in 2021 and is estimated to reach $188.2 million by 2028. The rental segment in Canada is growing at the highest CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period. The highest demand from front-house categories such as waiters/waitresses and servers and back-house categories such as chefs and cooks are contributing to the highest market growth.

● The purchase culinary and hospitality uniform market in Canada was valued at $47.0 million in 2021 and is estimated to reach $73.8 million in 2028. The demand for culinary and hospitality uniforms in independent restaurants and the high demand from Michelin-star chefs is contributing to the industry. The purchase culinary and hospitality uniform market in Canada is growing at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period.

● The Canada back-house culinary and hospitality uniform market held the highest market share of 59.8% and accounted for $97.0 million in 2021, which is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period. The market value is projected to reach $158.4 million in 2028. The growing employment in the food preparation segment is fueling the growth during the forecast period.

● Canada front-house culinary and hospitality uniform market is growing at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period. The market was valued at $65.0 million in 2021, and it is estimated to reach $103.7 million in 2028. The high market share is attributed to the significant number of waiters/waitresses and front-line servers.

● The Canadian uniform market in the culinary segment had the highest market share of 59.9%, accounted for $97.1 million in 2021, and is anticipated to reach $161.3 million in 2028, growing at the highest CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period. A high number of employments in food services and drinking places establishments is contributing to the high market share in the culinary industry.

● The Canadian uniform market in hospitality was $64.9 million in 2021 and is estimated to reach $100.7 million in 2028. The hospitality sector is growing owing to the significant growth in accommodation and food services establishments.