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In 2023, self-service cafeterias continued to recover from the COVID-19 slump in transaction and current value terms, although the number of outlets saw another slight drop. While adversely affected by the closure of outlets based at petrol/gas…
Following the relaxation of COVID-19-related restrictions that directly impacted self-service cafeterias in early 2022, Denmark experienced a return to a semblance of normalcy reminiscent of the pre-pandemic era. There was a surge in demand for…
Following the sharp decline in self-service cafeterias during 2022, the number of outlets increased in 2023. Current value growth also remained strong due to higher prices charged by self-service cafeterias. Nevertheless, this category is facing…
Austria experienced exceptionally high inflation once again in 2023, reducing household incomes and dampening spending in almost all areas of consumer foodservice. Foodservice operators faced increased energy, materials and labour costs, which were…
Limited-service restaurants experienced growth across all metrics in 2023, although huge current value increases were exaggerated by very high inflation. Nonetheless, the category secured competitive advantages over other consumer foodservice types,…
Limited-service restaurants continued to record substantial current value growth in 2023, although the number of transactions and outlets remained stagnant. This was due to multiple factors as the economic environment in the UK continued to struggle,…
Limited-service restaurants performed relatively well in 2023, with robust rises in current value sales growth driven by high inflation, and positive growth in volume transactions.
Limited-service restaurants in Switzerland continued to witness robust growth in 2023, having shown much resilience and adaptability during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. Players navigated the pandemic era well by focusing on takeaway, delivery…
Limited-service restaurants continued to see positive value growth in 2023, although this was partly fuelled by the continued high levels of inflation, which translated into price increases. As a result of the economic downturn and high inflation,…
In 2023, chicken, fish, and Asian cuisines performed particularly well in limited-service restaurants, thanks to the strong performance of KFC and the rapid expansion of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Spain. The chain saw its network expand from 13…