Industry Statistics and Trends
Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe key trends
COVID-19 eats away at revenue.
Restrictions on dine-in service decimated revenue for full-service restaurants, but demand for takeaways boomed as consumers spent a lot of time at home.
Consumer preferences for convenient, varied food options grow.
Ordering food online has become very popular as consumers seek quick, convenient and healthier food, including meat-free and organic options.
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Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 8.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €339.6bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
European consumers are accustomed to eating out
- The European restaurants and takeaways scene is very advanced. Busy lifestyles coupled with healthy income levels support consumer spending on dining out.
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Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Consumer appetite for out-of-home food swells as economic conditions improve
- As the economic climate improves over the coming years, with inflationary pressures expected to ease, consumer sentiment and disposable incomes will inch upwards, fuelling spending on eating out at restaurants and ordering takeaways.
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Revenue
€339.6bn
Employees
6m
Wages
€XX.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
Top 5 Countries
- Bosnia & Herzegovina +6.2%
- Malta +4.9%
- Luxembourg +2.7%
- Switzerland +1.9%
- Italy +1.9%
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MCD Europe Ltd | 25,343.5 | 9,455.8 | 37.3 | |
Yum! Restaurant Holdings | 7,206.2 | 2,206.8 | 30.6 | |
Subway International BV | 17,322.0 | 4,330.5 | 25.0 |
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Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Europe is €339.6bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 1m businesses in the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 8.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe include?
Full-service restaurants and Fast-food restaurants are part of the Restaurants & Takeaways industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Restaurants & Takeaways industry is Italy.
How competitive is the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Europe?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Greece
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Romania
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Italy
- Restaurants & Takeaways in the UK
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Sweden
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Norway
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Germany
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Latvia
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Full-Service Restaurants in the UK
- Takeaway & Fast-Food Restaurants in the UK
- Cafes in Germany
- System Catering in Germany
- Full-Service Restaurants in Germany
- Self-Service Restaurants in Germany
- Takeaway Restaurants in Germany
- Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours in Germany
- Restaurants and Takeaways in Ireland
- Restaurants and Takeaways in Ireland
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Austria
- Restaurants & Takeaways in France
- Restaurants & Takeaways in the Netherlands
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Belgium
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Cyprus
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Estonia
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Iceland
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Spain
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Portugal
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Switzerland
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Czechia
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Turkey
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Serbia
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Ireland
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Finland
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Bulgaria
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Luxembourg
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Russia
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Hungary
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Poland
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Slovakia
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Malta
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Croatia
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Slovenia
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry provide food services to customers, whether they’re served while seated or serve themselves from a display of items. The industry includes the consumption of meals on the premises, food delivery and takeaway orders. It covers full-service restaurants, fast-food restaurants, mobile food carts and establishments selling prepared takeaway meals.
Related Terms
TAKEAWAYSFAST FOODFULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTSWhat's included in this industry?
Full-service restaurantsFast-food restaurantsTakeaway restaurantsMobile food standsCompanies
MCD Europe LtdYum! Restaurant HoldingsSubway International BVIndustry Code
561 - Restaurants and mobile food service activities in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
European consumers are accustomed to eating out
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Takeaways enjoy an online ordering boom during the pandemic. While restaurants faced restrictions that left them unable to generate dine-in revenue, takeaways continued to operate, seeing their sales climb as people stuck at home looked to treat themselves.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Largest Importer
- Smallest Importer
- Total Imports into Europe
- Largest Exporter
- Smallest Importer
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2024)
- IVA (2024)
- Enterprises (2024)
- Employment (2024)
- Exports (2024)
- Imports (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
The presence of independent outlets keeps the market fragmented. Despite the presence of big-name fast-food chains like McDonald’s, Subway and Burger King, there are many smaller, independent restaurants and takeaways throughout Europe.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit Margin (2024)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for MCD Europe Ltd
- Countries of operation for Yum! Restaurant Holdings
- Countries of operation for Subway International BV
- Countries of operation for Burger King Europe GmbH
- Countries of operation for Domino's Pizza Group plc
- Countries of operation for Food Delivery Brands SA
- Countries of operation for NORDSEE GmbH
- Countries of operation for Supermac’s (Holdings) Ltd
- Countries of operation for Abrakebabra Investments Ltd
- Countries of operation for DP Global Group Ltd
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Restaurants and takeaways must comply with specific food rules. Food establishments have to follow rules on food preparation, storage and waste, alongside rules on labelling of foods containing any of the 14 most common allergens, including eggs, peanuts and molluscs.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
The COVID-19 outbreak takes a toll on profitability. Strict restrictions during the pandemic left restaurants unable to generate revenue from dine-in service, cutting sales and eating into profit.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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