Category: Restaurants
Asia Restaurants
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Self-Service Cafeterias in Japan
... the Japanese government's announcement on 8 May 2023, to reclassify COVID-19 as a ""Class 5 infectious disease"" akin to seasonal flu. This change allowed individuals and businesses to make their own decisions regarding infection control, ... Read More
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Cafés/Bars in Japan
... particularly following the Japanese government's decision in May 2023 to downgrade COVID-19 to a class 5 status, which was equivalent to seasonal influenza. With this change, consumers started returning to dining out, and many companies ... Read More
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Limited-Service Restaurants in Japan
... takeaway and delivery services. This trend has persisted beyond the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, as these services have now become standard among Japanese consumers. Euromonitor International's Limited-Service Restaurants in Japan report offers a comprehensive guide ... Read More
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Full-Service Restaurants in Japan
... necessitated by various economic factors. While several players had already raised prices in 2022 and 2023, further increases became unavoidable in 2024 due to the weakening yen, which affected the cost of imported goods such ... Read More
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Full-Service Restaurants in Vietnam
... the traditional menu by demonstrating a list of dishes and drinks, complete with prices and visual images, on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets. For instance, King BBQ aimed to make it possible for ... Read More
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Cafés/Bars in Thailand
... the US-based health store Erewhon and highlighted by local Thai celebrities and influencers, has made these beverages a top choice among health-conscious consumers and younger generations. These premium smoothies stand out due to their carefully ... Read More
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Limited-Service Restaurants in Thailand
... has cast a shadow over consumer confidence. As inflation rates have climbed, the cost of essential items has surged. This financial strain has forced local consumers to prioritise value for money, prompting them to reevaluate ... Read More
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Limited-Service Restaurants in Vietnam
... orders and pay for them independently, reducing waiting times and improving order accuracy. In 2024, McDonald’s continued to roll out in-store technology, and self-order kiosks are present at most McDonald’s outlets. KFC Vietnam started to ... Read More
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Self-Service Cafeterias in Thailand
... and unique dining experiences, self-service cafeterias tends to be overshadowed, primarily due to consumer preferences leaning towards more interactive and experiential dining formats. Euromonitor International's Self-Service Cafeterias in Thailand report offers a comprehensive guide to ... Read More
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Full-Service Restaurants in Thailand
... of inflation and rising living costs have impacted many full-service restaurant operators, particularly those that are part of larger chains with higher price points. Price-sensitive consumers are becoming acutely aware of their daily expenditure, lead... ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice in South Korea
... while making dining out more affordable for consumers, ultimately encouraging spending. Euromonitor International's Consumer Foodservice in South Korea report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice in Turkey
... remained above 50% for the third successive year in 2024, while interest rates rose sharply during the year, leading many local consumers to cut back on discretionary spending. While total transaction volume continued to rise ... Read More
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Self-Service Cafeterias in South Korea
... this success is the popularity of Korean buffets, which offer a diverse selection of dishes and provide generous portions at reasonable prices amid high inflation. Euromonitor International's Self-Service Cafeterias in South Korea report offers a ... Read More
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Limited-Service Restaurants in South Korea
... showing a slower upward trend. However, persistent inflation continued to maintain high perceived costs. In response, chained limited-service restaurant shifted their focus towards marketing strategies designed to drive up consumption, rather than s... Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Full-Service Restaurants in Turkey
... but no more than a marginal decrease in transaction volume, indicating that while local consumers continued to visit these venues, they reined in their spending. Full-service restaurants serving relatively high-income customers avoided reducing service... Euromonitor ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice By Location in Turkey
... continued to be impacted by a higher cumulative cost of living that had developed over the previous two years, which led to a continuation in cautious purchasing behaviour and a prioritisation of expenditure. Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Cafés/Bars in South Korea
... to decline mid-review period. Despite a marginal improvement in 2024, overall sales per outlet remain significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels, creating a more challenging environment for both chained and independent coffee shops. Euromonitor International's Cafés/Bars ... Read More
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Full-Service Restaurants in South Korea
... due to the rise in single-person households, higher average menu prices, a decline in business-related dining, and the growth of packaged food and ready meals. These factors have led to a decrease in transaction volume ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice By Location in South Korea
... in their daily expenditure, they started to spend more freely during travel and shopping experiences. As a result, they made value-driven purchasing decisions based on specific time, place, and occasion (TPO) factors. Euromonitor International's Consumer ... Read More
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Self-Service Cafeterias in Turkey
... of independent self-service cafeterias declined in both 2024 and across the review period as a whole, as elevated inflation squeezed constant value sales in this category. Euromonitor International's Self-Service Cafeterias in Turkey report offers a ... Read More
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Limited-Service Restaurants in Turkey
... large ones for social gatherings. In 2024, many limited-service restaurants focused on offering diverse and affordable menu options catering to both individual and group orders. Chained operators leveraged bulk purchasing power to control production costs, ... Read More
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Cafés/Bars in Turkey
... traffic contributed to transaction growth. Category players noted consumers sitting in outlets for longer with relatively small order sizes (just a cup of coffee or tea). Nonetheless, the increasing number of visitors was reflected in ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice in Hong Kong, China
... hindering a swift recovery. One of the primary hurdles is the sluggish pace of tourism expenditure recovery. Despite initial hopes for a rapid rebound, the reality is proving to be different. Mainland Chinese tourists, who ... Read More
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Limited-Service Restaurants in Hong Kong, China
... by the sluggish recovery in tourism spending, which had not rebounded as strongly as anticipated. Many foodservice operators, particularly limited-service chains and casual dining spots have been relying on frequent promotions, meal bundles, and... Euromonitor ... Read More
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Full-Service Restaurants in Hong Kong, China
... consumption. While visitors have returned to Hong Kong, their dining expenditure remained conservative at the end of the review period, often favouring cheaper, value-for-money dining options instead of mid-to-high-end full-service restaurants. This shift ha... Euromonitor ... Read More
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