PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growing popularity of solo dining presents opportunities for self-service cafeterias
Self-service cafeterias is expected to continue to see growth in outlet numbers and current value sales in China throughout the forecast period. In China, eating alone is likely to grow in popularity, as single-person households is predicted to be the fastest growing household type, with anticipated expansion of 27% over the period 2024-2029, according to Euromonitor International’s economic data.
Self-service cafeterias to see competition from supermarket operators
Supermarket players such as Lianhua, Freshippo, and Wumart are progressively expanding into the foodservice business, posing a potential challenge to self-service cafeterias. For example, Wumart opened Wumart Canteen in the second half of 2024, with promotional offers such as CNY13.
Ageing population presents growth opportunities
The ageing of the population in China is becoming a significant demographic trend, with the population aged 60 and above having reached nearly 20% of the total population at the end of the review period. In response to the challenges faced by older people in accessing meals, there has been a rise in government-supported self-service cafeterias catering to this demographic in recent years.
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Self-Service Cafeterias industry in China 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 Self-Service Cafeterias industry in China, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Self-Service Cafeterias in China 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 Self-Service Cafeterias in China?
- Which are the leading brands in Self-Service Cafeterias in China?
- How are multinational and local operators competing and expanding in China?
- How are consumer lifestyle trends and eating habits shaping Self-Service Cafeterias in China?
- How is the Self-Service Cafeterias 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 Self-Service Cafeterias in China? Which of these trends hold the greatest potential demand?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Self-Service Cafeterias in China - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Mr Rice remains the largest player within self-service cafeterias
Pay-per-weight pricing strategy popular, but there are reservations
Vegetarian self-service cafeterias continue to rise
Growing popularity of solo dining presents opportunities for self-service cafeterias
Self-service cafeterias to see competition from supermarket operators
Ageing population presents growth opportunities
Consumer Foodservice in China - Industry Overview
Consumer foodservice in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Independent foodservice developments
What next for consumer foodservice?
DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Self-Service Cafeterias
- Chained Self-Service Cafeterias
- Independent Self-Service Cafeterias
Self-Service Cafeterias
Self-service cafeterias are outlets where there is no (or limited) service content. Rather than table service, there are food-serving counters/stalls where customers take the food they require as they walk along, placing it on a tray. In addition, there are often stations where customers order food and wait while it is prepared, particularly for items such as hamburgers or tacos which must be served hot and can be prepared quickly. For some food and drink items, customers collect an empty container, pay at the check-out, and fill the container after check-out. Free second servings are often allowed under this system. For legal purposes (and the consumption patterns of customers), this system is rarely or never used for alcoholic beverages. Self-service cafeterias do not have a cover charge, customers are either charged a flat rate for admission (as in a buffet) or pay at the check-out for each item. Some cafeterias also charge by weight. Self-service cafeterias resemble contract catering self-service cafeterias such as canteens, dining halls and cafeterias located within institutions such as a large office building, school and universities. However, fully captive contract self-service cafeterias are excluded from consumer foodservice. Unlike fast food, self-service cafeterias feature a menu comprising full, regular meals, often with a large choice of first course, main course and desserts. As cafeterias can effectively serve large number of customers with comparatively few employees, they are often found within larger complexes, for example, department stores, shopping malls, travel foodservice (motorways stations, railway stations, airports). Self-service cafeteria examples include: Ciao (Autogrill), Flunch (Agapes Restauration SA), IKEA (Inter Ikea Systems BV)
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