Weak performance for consumer foodservice
Consumer foodservice in Germany bore the brunt of a challenging economy where operators and consumers felt the impact of higher costs and prices respectively. The slight increase in value sales was largely attributed to rising prices rather than organic growth. Weaker purchasing power hit full-service restaurants harder than other categories due to the expense of dining out. Limited-service restaurants and street stalls/kiosks proved more resilient, attracting consumers with affordable options and promotional deals, with takeaway and online deliveries an attractive proposition.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Consumer Foodservice industry in Germany 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
If you're in the Consumer Foodservice industry in Germany, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Consumer Foodservice in Germany 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 Consumer Foodservice in Germany?
- Which are the leading brands in Consumer Foodservice in Germany?
- How are multinational and local operators competing and expanding in Germany?
- How are consumer lifestyle trends and eating habits shaping Consumer Foodservice in Germany?
- 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 Germany? Which of these trends hold the greatest potential demand?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Consumer Foodservice in Germany
Weak performance for consumer foodservice
KEY DATA FINDINGS
A challenging period for consumer foodservice
Takeaway and online deliveries gain traction although dining-in is favoured by consumers
Digitalisation enables operators to offer promotions and build loyalty
Lower VAT on eat-in provides some grounds for optimism
Experiences, drink innovations and diverse cuisine is used to entice consumers
Price carries heavier weight over sustainability
McDonald's Deutschland Inc holds a strong lead
Regional and local concepts gain traction
Opportunities for brands to thrive despite intense competition
Independent foodservice operators face financial challenges
Local businesses differentiate with sustainable and locally-sourced options
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Cafés/Bars in Germany
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Challenging trading period for cafés/bars
Cafés/bars struggle amid economic uncertainty
Cafés remain popular as pubs lose relevancy with young adults
Consumers cut foodservice expenditure to economise
Challenging outlook for the cafés/bars category
Reinvention from experience-driven venues
Players blend sustainability into business model
McCafé holds the lead in highly fragmented landscape
Coffee Fellows achieves dynamic growth in challenging market
Independents play a major role in category
Full-Service Restaurants in Germany
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Stagnant performance reflects a challenging environment
Flat performance as high prices suppress demand
Asian full-service restaurants remain popular
More demanding customers proves a challenge
Full-service restaurants will remain under pressure
Food delivery platforms are predicted to gain traction in consumer foodservice
Digitalisation to enhance operations management
L’Osteria continues to expand in Germany
Italian food and aperitif culture boosts newcomer ‘60 seconds to Napoli’
Growing diversity of independent players
Limited-Service Restaurants in Germany
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Solid performance in a fast-moving category
Limited-service restaurants demonstrate resilience
Diverse food options boost limited-service appeal
Conservative purchasing behaviour dampens demand
Players with eat-in offerings stand to benefit from lower VAT
Delivery platforms enhance the appeal of limited-service restaurants
AI Tools help to improve the customer journey
Competitive landscape led by global heavyweights
Doner kebab and niche chains emerge
Self-Service Cafeterias in Germany
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Self-service cafeterias face declining sales
Lacklustre performance as self-service cafeterias lose further ground
Evolving to meet changing preferences with plant-based and health-oriented meals
Consumers seek a balance between price, quality, and experience
Gloomy outlook for self-service cafeterias
Players need to deliver value-driven experiences
Sustainable and digitalisation must be embraced
Tank & Rast leads in outlets number
Ikea Restaurant achieves dynamic growth over 2025
Chained players hold an advantage over independents
Street Stalls/Kiosks in Germany
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Street stalls/kiosks draw in consumers seeking low-cost meals
Affordability and convenience underpins growth in street stalls and kiosks
Ready to eat hot meals and snack boxes gained popularity
Nutritional transparency and sustainable credentials can give players an advantage
Growing proportion of food sales via street stalls/kiosks
Digitalisation and sustainable trends to shape category development
Autobahn Tank & Rast takes lead in highly fragmented category
Wurstteufel stands out as the most dynamic player
Small-scale, locally operated stalls continue to thrive
Consumer Foodservice By Location in Germany
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Mixed performance depending on the location
Retail locations continue to prove popular
Standalone locations face cost and labour challenges
Economic pressures weigh on consumer foodservice through leisure
Expansion of retail locations to support foodservice sales
Pressure on consumer foodservice through standalone outlets
Consumer foodservice has opportunity to address demographic shifts
Global limited-service restaurants and café brands lead overall
Standalone foodservice locations take largest share
DISCLAIMER
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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- Delivery Excluding Fees
- Delivery Fees
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- First-Party Delivery Services
- Third-Party Delivery Services
- Delivery Offline Ordering
- 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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