Consumer foodservice in 2024: The big picture
Consumer foodservice in France saw strong value growth over 2024, albeit somewhat slowed from that recorded in 2023. A significant contributor to these gains came from chained operators, which command a substantial proportion of the market and demonstrated superior growth compared to independents.
2024 key trends
Inflation and the rising cost of materials persisted as major themes in 2024. They strongly influenced which outlets thrived and which struggled, because consumers gravitated towards venues offering generous portion sizes and good value at a time they were making financial sacrifices.
Competitive landscape
The competitive environment for consumer foodservice in France remained vibrant and adaptable in 2024, with leading chains such as McDonald’s France, Groupe Bertrand (including Burger King, Au Bureau, and Léon), and global brand owner Yum! Brands (KFC) achieving growth by prioritising takeaway and, to a lesser extent, home delivery. McDonald’s maintained its market leadership despite in 2024 despite controversy in 2023 when rumours circulated about the player allegedly supplying food to the Israeli army - allegations it officially denied.
Independent foodservice developments
Independent consumer foodservice outlets grappled with the ongoing effects of rising costs, significant staffing shortages and the necessity to explore new consumption times, particularly during off-peak periods. In response, many adopted flexible menus, emphasised quality and offered more vegetarian options, while also seeking to attract younger patrons with targeted initiatives.
What next for consumer foodservice?
Much will depend on whether French consumers regain confidence in the near term. Throughout 2024, the climate was overshadowed by political tensions ahead of legislative elections and widespread anxiety about a potential far-right outcome, which ultimately did not transpire, but left France without a fully functioning government during the summer.
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Consumer Foodservice industry in France 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.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
- Cafés/Bars
- Full-Service Restaurants
- Limited-Service Restaurants
- Self-Service Cafeterias
- Street Stalls/Kiosks
- Consumer Foodservice by Location
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The Consumer Foodservice in France 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
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This report answers:
- What is the market size of Consumer Foodservice in France?
- Which are the leading brands in Consumer Foodservice in France?
- How are multinational and local operators competing and expanding in France?
- How are consumer lifestyle trends and eating habits shaping Consumer Foodservice in France?
- How is the Consumer Foodservice 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 Consumer Foodservice in France? Which of these trends hold the greatest potential demand?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Consumer Foodservice in France
Consumer foodservice in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Independent foodservice developments
What next for consumer foodservice?
DISCLAIMER
Cafés/Bars in France
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Cafés/bars sees further growth in 2024 thanks to the Olympics even though impact was mixed
Groupe Bertrand and Starbuck stand out within a fragmented competitive landscape
2024 ends with frustrations for operators in cafés/bars
Anticipated return to decline in outlet numbers and transactions
Innovative concepts hold greater growth potential than home delivery/takeaway
Decline in bars-tabac set to persist
Full-Service Restaurants in France
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Full-service restaurants sees slowed by positive growth in France in 2024
Post-pandemic era spurs reorganisations, M&A, and innovation
Local brasseries, Italian food and pizza prove popular, while meat-based concepts and sushi struggle
Uncertain outlook for full-service restaurants following the Olympics
Challenges in terms of staff shortages and dependence on delivery platforms
Potential for growth remains
Limited-Service Restaurants in France
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Dynamism propelled by accessible prices and investment in marketing
McDonald’s expands despite struggles, while Burger King intensifies competition
Focus on cut-price menus and value-for-money offers
Growth anticipated for limited-service restaurants during forecast period
Home delivery faces further challenges
Sustainable and vegetarian options set to rise, but dark kitchens may falter
Self-Service Cafeterias in France
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Commercial centres and rest areas support sales of self-service cafeterias
Flunch is back in the game as competitive landscape remains consolidated
Self-service cafeterias depend on value-for-money offer and abundance
Shift away from shopping centres may hamper growth
Advances in self-service tech
New projects for Flunch, while food courts present both opportunities and challenges
Street Stalls/Kiosks in France
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Overall street stalls/kiosks sees ongoing growth in 2024, with mixed outcomes within category
Relais H/Relay and Le Kiosque à Pizzas see success in 2024
Street stalls/kiosks still attracts new players but dropout rate is accelerating
More sluggish growth predicted in face of competition from alternative concepts and tighter legislation for food trucks
Street vending, delivery of high-end meals and container restaurants set to expand
New concepts should further boost development in chains, with sharper focus on sustainability and ethnic food
Consumer Foodservice By Location in France
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Retail and travel continue to recover
Leading players are mainly focused on retail
Leisure fares well as lodging struggles
Forecast period likely to see mixed results and hampered growth
Travel holds greater growth potential than lodging
Standalone and leisure set to stall
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Consumer Foodservice
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- Chained Consumer Foodservice
- Independent Consumer Foodservice
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- 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
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- Chained Full-Service Restaurants
- Independent Full-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Asian Full-Service Restaurants
- Independent Asian Full-Service Restaurants
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- Chained European Full-Service Restaurants
- Independent European Full-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Latin American Full-Service Restaurants
- Independent Latin American Full-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Middle Eastern Full-Service Restaurants
- Independent Middle Eastern Full-Service Restaurants
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- Chained North American Full-Service Restaurants
- Independent North American Full-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Pizza Full-Service Restaurants
- Independent Pizza Full-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Other Full-Service Restaurants
- Independent Other Full-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Limited-Service Restaurants
- Independent Limited-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Asian Limited-Service Restaurants
- Independent Asian Limited-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Bakery Products Limited-Service Restaurants
- Independent Bakery Products Limited-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Burger Limited-Service Restaurants
- Independent Burger Limited-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Chicken Limited-Service Restaurants
- Independent Chicken Limited-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Convenience Stores Limited-Service Restaurants
- Independent Convenience Stores Limited-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Fish Limited-Service Restaurants
- Independent Fish Limited-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Ice Cream Limited-Service Restaurants
- Independent Ice Cream Limited-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Latin American Limited-Service Restaurants
- Independent Latin American Limited-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Middle Eastern Limited-Service Restaurants
- Independent Middle Eastern Limited-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Pizza Limited-Service Restaurants
- Independent Pizza Limited-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Other Limited-Service Restaurants
- Independent Other Limited-Service Restaurants
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- Chained Self-Service Cafeterias
- Independent Self-Service Cafeterias
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- Chained Street Stalls/Kiosks
- Independent Street Stalls/Kiosks
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- Consumer Foodservice Through Standalone
- Consumer Foodservice Through Leisure
- Consumer Foodservice Through Retail
- Consumer Foodservice Through Lodging
- Consumer Foodservice Through Travel
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- Takeaway Online Ordering
- Takeaway Offline Ordering
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- First-Party Delivery Services
- Third-Party Delivery Services
- Delivery Offline Ordering
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- Drive-Through
- Eat-In
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- Takeaway Online Ordering
- Delivery Online Ordering
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- Takeaway Offline Ordering
- Delivery Offline Ordering
- Drive-Through
- Eat-in
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Consumer Foodservice
Consumer foodservice is composed of cafés/bars, full-service restaurants, limited-service restaurants, self-service cafeterias and street stalls/kiosks.
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