PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Strong competition from limited-service restaurants to impact self-service cafeterias
In the forecast period, self-service cafeterias is expected to lose share to other consumer foodservice categories, with independent players set to post the poorest results and driving the trend. A highly dynamic and increasingly sophisticated limited-service restaurants category is anticipated to continue to show strong a performance, with new players set to emerge while established ones continue to invest in outlet expansion.
Delivery expected to grow, though penetration is set to remain low
Due to its characteristics, self-service cafeterias is expected to see persistently low levels of penetration of delivery over the forecast period, with eat-in continuing to dominate demand. Nonetheless, busy lifestyles and the demand for convenience are expected to keep driving delivery sales in the country.
Self-service cafeterias innovating to face strong competition
Confronted with intense competition, self-service cafeterias players are anticipated to continuously innovate by expanding their menus, introducing new flavours, and offering value-added experiences. For instance, Ikea Restaurant's investment in stations featuring freshly prepared products may increase in the coming years.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Self-Service Cafeterias 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.
If you're in the Self-Service Cafeterias 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 Self-Service Cafeterias 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 Self-Service Cafeterias in Portugal?
- Which are the leading brands in Self-Service Cafeterias in Portugal?
- How are multinational and local operators competing and expanding in Portugal?
- How are consumer lifestyle trends and eating habits shaping Self-Service Cafeterias in Portugal?
- 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 Portugal? Which of these trends hold the greatest potential demand?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Self-Service Cafeterias in Portugal - Category analysis
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
Consumer Foodservice in Portugal - 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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