Consumer foodservice in 2024: The big picture
Consumer foodservice saw current value growth in Portugal in 2024. After the significant impact of rising inflation and the increase in Euribor rates on local consumers, purchasing power declined from 2022.
2024 key trends
The consumer foodservice industry continued to evolve in 2024, with new concepts emerging in the market at the same time as digitalisation consolidated its role as one of the pillars of innovation. New concepts continued to emerge, with 2024 being particularly prolific in terms of concepts linked to Portuguese gastronomy.
Competitive landscape
The competitive environment remained fierce in Portugal in 2024, with both multinational and local players competing for sales. McDonald's, the market leader, continued its expansion strategy, surpassing the 200-mark in terms of restaurants during 2024.
Independent foodservice developments
In 2024, the consumer foodservice industry in Portugal continued to face significant challenges, despite the growth in tourism and the overall expansion of the industry. Many independent restaurants, especially mid-range ones, had to adapt in order to survive.
What next for consumer foodservice?
Consumer foodservice is expected to see further expansion in Portugal over the forecast period, with the anticipated improvements in consumer purchasing power and the forecast increase in tourism fuelling the trend. At the same time, the introduction of innovation and the development of sustainable practices are set to shape the industry.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Consumer Foodservice industry in Portugal 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 Portugal, 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 Portugal 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 Portugal?
- Which are the leading brands in Consumer Foodservice in Portugal?
- How are multinational and local operators competing and expanding in Portugal?
- How are consumer lifestyle trends and eating habits shaping Consumer Foodservice in Portugal?
- 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 Portugal? Which of these trends hold the greatest potential demand?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Consumer Foodservice in Portugal
Consumer foodservice in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Independent foodservice developments
What next for consumer foodservice?
DISCLAIMER
Cafés/Bars in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Cafés/bars sees value growth in 2024, amidst declining number of outlets
Independents post better results in value sales, while chained players drive increase in volumes
Speciality coffee houses growing and adding value to the segment
Positive outlook for cafés/bars category
Eat-in set to drive demand
Digital transformation adding value to consumer experience
Full-Service Restaurants in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Full-service restaurants experiences decline
Highly fragmented category, with chained operators recording the strongest results
Changing consumption patterns shaping market demand
Positive outlook
Eat-in set to continue to dominate, but to lose share to both takeaway and delivery
Challenging competitive landscape
Limited-Service Restaurants in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising sophistication of limited-service restaurants moves the category away from the low-cost definition
McDonald’s and Burger King continue to lead
Kiosks boosting value per transaction
Rising sophistication driving innovation
Omnichannel strategies fuelling delivery and drive-through sales over the coming years
Sustainability, technology and AI shaping future of limited-service restaurants
Self-Service Cafeterias in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Declining transactions driven by independents’ poor performance
Chained players gaining share with growth in both value and volume transactions
Colibri investing in brand awareness
Strong competition from limited-service restaurants to impact self-service cafeterias
Delivery expected to grow, though penetration is set to remain low
Self-service cafeterias innovating to face strong competition
Street Stalls/Kiosks in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Street stalls/kiosks with a positive performance amidst increase in in-home consumption
Intensifying competition as new players emerge and sophistication grows
International food in higher demand, partly due to current migration trends
Street stalls/kiosks set to see growth over the forecast period
Eat-in driving demand
Highly dynamic competitive environment
Consumer Foodservice By Location in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Stand-alone dominates demand, while lodging achieves the strongest performance
Delivery growing, with retail locations showing the highest shares
Increasing polarisation shaping industry
Rental costs and availability in main urban centres to limit growth
Increasingly dynamic market providing opportunities
Demographic developments set to drive consumption patterns
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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