Consumer foodservice in 2024: The big picture
In 2024, consumer foodservice in Greece saw an increase in value sales, however, transactions and outlet openings declined. While tourism traditionally has a positive impact on foodservice revenue and transactions, its contribution fell below expectations in 2024.
2024 key trends
Inflation significantly affected consumer foodservice in 2024, as operating costs increased due to rising energy and raw material prices. At the same time, consumer purchasing power declined, resulting in reduced foot traffic and spending.
Competitive landscape
In 2024, Venetis AEBE expanded into new territories, building on its successful performance in bakery products limited-service restaurants. Over the review period, the company introduced several new concepts, emphasising quality baked goods.
Independent foodservice developments
The competitive landscape in the Greek consumer foodservice remained dominated by independent operators, with chains having a limited presence. Most chains were concentrated in limited-service restaurants and specialist coffee shops, while full-service restaurants had a particularly low penetration of chains.
What next for consumer foodservice?
Across the forecast period, sustainability will continue to influence developments, particularly in coffee specialists, where there will be a rise in fair trade options. The number of vegan restaurants in Greece will grow, responding to the increasing vegan and vegetarian population.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Consumer Foodservice industry in Greece 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 Greece, 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 Greece 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 Greece?
- Which are the leading brands in Consumer Foodservice in Greece?
- How are multinational and local operators competing and expanding in Greece?
- How are consumer lifestyle trends and eating habits shaping Consumer Foodservice in Greece?
- 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 Greece? Which of these trends hold the greatest potential demand?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Consumer Foodservice in Greece
Consumer foodservice in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Independent foodservice developments
What next for consumer foodservice?
DISCLAIMER
Cafés/Bars in Greece
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Coffee prices increase, leading to a decline in transaction volume
Independent players continue to lead share while chained, global players benefit from tourism
Bars increasingly offer small food dishes to boost foodservice value sales
New beverage trends are set to create ongoing growth opportunities
On-the-move consumption is expected to shape innovation and consumer behaviour
Price increases are expected to persist, influencing buying habits
Full-Service Restaurants in Greece
KEY DATA FINDINGS
The impact of shrinking disposable incomes on Greek restaurants
Fish restaurants dominate other full-service restaurants while African options suffer from low awareness
Delivery services continue to provide a strong revenue stream
Greek restaurants are expected to remain under financial pressure
Delivery service will continue to grow, driving sales for full-service restaurants
Premiumisation is expected to accelerate and drive value across the forecast period
Limited-Service Restaurants in Greece
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Price sensitivity positively impacts sales and visits to limited-service restaurants
Chained players focus on expansion strategies to boost value sales and growth
Value for money becomes crucial as consumers become increasingly cautious
A high degree of innovation and new concepts is expected to drive growth
An expected rise in delivery and takeaway will positively impact limited-service restaurants
The healthy living trend is set to shape new concepts and innovations
Self-Service Cafeterias in Greece
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Tourist flows and spending is crucial for self-service cafeterias
IKEA focuses on smaller city outlets, shifting towards offering limited-service restaurants
Eat-in remains more common than takeaway and home delivery for self-service cafeterias
Travel and lodging locations are set to continue leading self-service cafeterias
Home delivery and takeaway options are expected to remain limited in self-service cafeterias
There are limited growth opportunities for self-service cafeterias in Greece
Street Stalls/Kiosks in Greece
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Competition from limited-service restaurants impacts the performance of street stalls/kiosks
Independent operators lead sales in street stalls/kiosks in Greece
Festivals and sport events drive growth and sales in street stalls/kiosks
Food festivals are set to contribute to a rising demand for street food
Takeaways services are expected to dominate sales in street stall/kiosks
Regulatory challenges will limit forecast growth in street stalls/kiosks
Consumer Foodservice By Location in Greece
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Travel and lodging locations attract high investments despite challenges
Companies explore growth opportunities through new concepts in non-standalone locations
Retail and leisure locations struggle due to low purchasing power
Low purchasing power will remain a key challenge for non-standalone locations
Tourist flows represent growth opportunities for consumer foodservice in Greece
Demographic trends will favour convenience and low-cost offerings
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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