Food Service Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Type (Quick Service Restaurants, Full Service Restaurants and other Types), Service Type (Commercial, Institutional and Other Service Type), System (Conventional Foodservice System, Centralized Foodservice System and Other Systems) and Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Food Service Market is accounted for $2880.1 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $4039.4 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period. The sale of prepared meals and drinks for immediate consumption, takeout, and home delivery is referred to as foodservice. Commercial establishments, which include fast-food restaurants, catering, nightclubs, and recreational outlets, are divided into two sectors that provide foodservice. Non-commercial establishments, such as restaurants operating inside of institutions like hospitals, schools, and military bases.
The food service industry can be divided into conventional and nonconventional systems based on how the components are put together, cooked, and served. The manufacture of food is centralised under this method, and it is subsequently delivered to the kitchens at various places. Both ready prepared systems where the food is made on site and kept cold or frozen until needed and assembly-serve systems where pre-made meals are bought, stored, put together, and supplied to the customer.
According to the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), 25% of restaurants closed shop completely in FY21, resulting in over 2.3 million jobs lost.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Increased presence of the food services institutions
The rise in the trend of eating out has led to changes in the food service industry. The use of cutting-edge methods and tools has also aided food service providers in raising production and streamlining operations to improve overall effectiveness. The rapid urbanisation and migration have exposed consumers to a wide variety of cuisines. Additionally, this industry has expanded as a result of the rise in ethnic cuisine ads and consumer interest in other cuisines. The creation of new business types that cater to the food needs of institutions including corporate offices, nursing homes, orphanages, and hospitals is further aided by the emergence of these businesses.
Restraint:
Negative impacts of online food delivery
Customers are reluctant to adopt online food ordering because of some of its drawbacks. There are some hiccups with meal delivery in addition to all the other advantages. One issue, for instance, is that when ordering meals online, the quality of the food that is delivered is frequently poorer than the quality of the meal in a restaurant. Home delivery apps also struggle when there is a lot of network load. Additionally, food from delivery services is sometimes bundled in plastic, which is typically less appetising than the food that is properly arranged on your plate in a restaurant.
Opportunity:
Increased expenditure on dining out
The increase in dual-income households and rising restaurant spending has contributed to the expansion of the global market. Additionally, both developing and developed regions have become more popular with the quick spread of diverse food service establishments. The millennial generation's increased propensity for fast food consumption habits has led to an increase in their spending at quick service restaurants, including franchises. Along with rising domestic consumer spending, tourists' expenditures on lodging and dining also help to fuel the expansion of numerous regional economies. In order to draw tourists from particular nations, hotels and restaurants are introducing a variety of new cuisine varieties in local marketplaces as the tourism sector has grown over the past few years.
Threat:
Change in customer taste and high cost of ingredients
The challenge for businesses in this area is adapting to changing consumer preferences. People's preferences alter over time, so it's critical for businesses to monitor what's trending and modify their menus as necessary. It can be challenging to maintain reasonable costs while maintaining the quality of the items; this calls for careful negotiation and balancing between vendors or suppliers. The price of ingredients and supplies is another issue because they have the power to make or break a company. To continue to be profitable, businesses must carefully manage their resources and keep abreast of market developments. The labour costs involved in operating a food service company are another expense that can be challenging to handle without adequate preparation.
Covid-19 Impact
The COVID-19 outbreak posed exceptional difficulties for the entire food service supply chain. The COVID-19 had an impact on consumer demand as well as farm production, food processing, food service, transportation, and logistics. The availability of seasonal employees for planting and harvesting in the fruit and vegetable industry has been limited in several countries due to limits on people's mobility. Quarantine regulations and backlogs in border inspections have an impact on the fruits and vegetable industry as well. As a result, the preparation of meals in restaurants, catering services, and hotel services was impacted by the paucity of raw ingredients.
The full service restaurants segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The full service restaurants segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth. The term ""full service restaurants"" refers to sit-down venues that offer a full meal menu and provide table service to guests. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner may all be options on their menus, which come in various selection categories. The two types of restaurants that contribute most to this segment are fine dining establishments and casual dining eateries.
The commercial segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The commercial segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period. The eating out/takeaway edible service systems, quick service restaurants, and full service restaurants are all included in the commercial section. Examples of commercial edible services include eateries, cafes, fast food chains, food trucks, and online food ordering. The commercial food service sector has existed from the beginning of the industry. Families are having more discretionary income, thus customers are spending more money at hotels, restaurants, cafes, and other establishments.
Region with highest share:
Europe is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. Europe is a major player in the worldwide market, and the hospitality sector is quite important there. Additionally, there are many career opportunities in the hotel sector for visitors to Europe. The expanding trend of eating out and a busier lifestyle, which boosts demand for prepared food items, are contributing factors to the expansion of the European food service business.
Region with highest CAGR:
North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the rising operating costs of food service businesses. The profit margins of the companies are under a lot of pressure due to the increase in labour costs and the cost of raw materials. As a result, there is a strong push for automation and digitization in the industrial and service sectors. One of the top self-driving delivery start-ups, Nuro, collaborated with Domino's to build an autonomous pizza delivery system in Houston. Prepaid orders from customers are accepted, and Nuro R2 Robots then deliver the goods to the recipients.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players profiled in the Food Service Market include Starbucks, Yum! Brands, Inc., Restaurant Brands International Inc., McDonald's, The Wendy’s Company, Bloomin’ Brands, Inc., Domino's, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., Papa John's International, Inc., Darden Restaurants, Inc., Aramark Corporation, Compass Group, Seven & I Holdings Co. Ltd. and Sodexo.
Key Developments:
In May 2022, Outback Steakhouse restaurants planned to launch new restaurants with a modernized look on its dining space. The company launched three new restaurants in Fort Worth, Steele Creek, and Polaris, respectively.
In May 2022, Domino's launched a new product offering named paratha pizza for consumers in India. This fusion dish is available in three flavors, cheese paratha pizza, paneer paratha pizza, and chicken keema paratha pizza.
In March 2022, Starbucks Corporation partnered with one of the leading companies in South East Asia, Grab. It aimed to improve its consumer service through this partnership by serving consumers in the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
In August 2021, Quick service restaurant, Pizza Hut partnered with Hindustan Unilever to add the FMCG firm's Kwality Wall's ice cream and desserts to its dine-in and delivery and takeaway menu in India. With this partnership, Pizza Hut expects to increase its average order value by 10% for orders that have Kwality Wall's ice cream and desserts
In April 2020, In the wake of COVID-19, Domino's Pizza partnered with ITC Foods and launched Domino's Essentials. This service was made available for consumers first in Bengaluru and then in Noida, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad. This partnership between a QSR and an FMCG company aimed to serve the community by ensuring an uninterrupted supply of essential items without them having to step outside the safety of their homes.
Types Covered:
• Quick Service Restaurants
• Full Service Restaurants
• Street food
• Cafés and bars
• Limited Service Restaurants
• Special Food Services Restaurants
• Institutes
• Other Types
Service Types Covered:
• Commercial
• Institutional
• Other Service Types
Systems Covered:
• Conventional Foodservice System
• Centralized Foodservice System
• Ready Prepared Foodservice System
• Assembly-Serve Foodservice System
• Other Systems
Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
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