COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Alsea SAB de CV maintains leadership through Starbucks’ scale and innovation
Alsea SAB de CV holds a distinct lead in this category, driven primarily by Starbucks, the country’s top-selling coffee and tea specialist. In 2025, Starbucks operates approximately 850 outlets nationwide, ensuring broad geographic coverage.
Dunkin builds share through wider distribution
In 2025, the most dynamic player in this category was Dunkin. Managed by various franchisees across the country, the brand has experienced rapid expansion in recent years.
Independent players sustain leadership amid fragmentation
Independent foodservice held the largest share in terms of foodservice value sales of cafés/bars in 2025. As in the broader consumer foodservice industry, cafés/bars remains highly fragmented with many participants.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cafés/Bars industry in Mexico with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Cafés/Bars industry in Mexico, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Cafés/Bars in Mexico report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Cafés/Bars in Mexico?
- Which are the leading brands in Cafés/Bars in Mexico?
- How are multinational and local operators competing and expanding in Mexico?
- How are consumer lifestyle trends and eating habits shaping Cafés/Bars in Mexico?
- How is the Cafés/Bars industry adapting to a post-COVID-19 market environment? Where are the opportunities amidst the challenges?
- How significant are health considerations in shaping the future of Cafés/Bars in Mexico? Which of these trends hold the greatest potential demand?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Cafés/Bars in Mexico - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Slower growth impacted by low consumer confidence
Specialty coffee chains create positive trend as nightlife venues struggle
Intense rivalry fuels expansion in chained specialty coffee market
Economic pressures drive shift toward affordable and at-home beverage choices
Cafés/bars to see moderate growth amid rising competition and weaker nightlife
Convenience to drive growth in delivery and drive-through channels
Innovation in flavours and mixology to propel growth in prepared beverages
Alsea SAB de CV maintains leadership through Starbucks’ scale and innovation
Dunkin builds share through wider distribution
Independent players sustain leadership amid fragmentation
Consumer Foodservice in Mexico - Industry Overview
A challenging economy slows market performance
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Price-driven growth amid inflationary pressures
Third-party delivery platforms drive dynamic growth
Chains elevate value through experiences and loyalty programs
Positive yet challenging outlook ahead for consumer foodservice
Innovation and strategic partnerships to shape future growth
Environmental challenges ahead for delivery and takeaway channels
Alsea SAB de CV reinforces leadership with expansion and efficiency initiatives
Sbarro ranks as fastest-growing brand in consumer foodservice
Little Caesar’s Pizza leads limited-service restaurants with affordable pricing and integrated third-party delivery
Independent restaurants to maintain dominance amid expansion of chains
Loyalty programs and delivery apps to redefine consumer foodservice innovation
DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Cafés/Bars
- Chained Cafés/Bars
- Independent Cafés/Bars
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- Chained Bars/Pubs
- Independent Bars/Pubs
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- Chained Cafés
- Independent Cafés
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- Chained Juice/Smoothie Bars
- Independent Juice/Smoothie Bars
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- Chained Specialist Coffee and Tea Shops
- Independent Specialist Coffee and Tea Shops
Cafés/Bars
This category encompasses all establishments where the focus is on drinking (either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages). While a wide variety of snacks and full meals are offered, it is not uncommon for consumers to only order a drink. As a general rule, establishments deriving 50% of their income or more from the sale of drinks are included here.
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This report originates from Passport, our Cafés/Bars research and analysis database.
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