Germany Food Service Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Full Service Restaurants, Quick Service Restaurants, Institutes, and Others), By Restaurant Type (Chained and Independent), By Service Type (Dine-In, Takeout, and Delivery), and Germany Food Service Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2033

Germany Food Service Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Spain Ultrasound Devices Market Size was valued at USD 123.9 Billion in 2023.
• The Germany Food Service Market is growing at a CAGR of 6.03% from 2023 to 2033
• The Germany Food Service Market Size is expected to reach USD 222.5 Billion by 2033

The Germany Food Service Market is anticipated to exceed USD 222.5 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.03% from 2023 to 2033. The increasing number of food courts & food malls and spending on food consumed out of home are driving the food service market in the Germany.     

Market Overview

Food service market refers to the businesses preparing and serving food and beverages for consumption outside the home, including restaurants, cafes, fast-food outlets, catering services, and institutional food providers. Food service is the crucial sector providing meals and snacks for immediate consumption or “food away from home”. It includes food service retailers, counter and table servers, and food service providers. There is an increasing number of fast food chains as well as consumer spending on fast food consumption promoting the food service market. Furthermore, shifting lifestyles and urbanization along with the increasing number of working women drive the need for food services owing to the convenience provided by food service businesses. With the growing urbanization and changing consumer preferences, cloud kitchens and delivery services are offering lucrative market growth opportunities for food service.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Germany food service market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Germany food service market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Germany food service market.

Driving Factors

The increasing number of food service outlets including food courts and food malls with the increasing consumer preference for shopping at shopping complexes where multi-branded food courts/malls are present, propelling the food service market. As per the Statista report, there were 10,679 cafes in 2022. The spending on food consumed out of home owing to the changing consumer lifestyle and rising income drives the market for food service. In 2022, German fast food catering recorded the highest revenue in the out-of-home market at around 29.4 billion euros as per the Statista report.

Restraining Factors

The negative impact of online food delivery hinders its adoption among consumers which is challenging the food service market. The concerns about the impact of unhealthy food choices and their consumption can restrict the market growth.

Market Segmentation

The Germany food service market share is classified into type, restaurant type, and service type.

• The full service restaurants segment dominates the market with the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR growth during the projected timeframe.

Based on the type, the Germany food service market is divided into full service restaurants, quick service restaurants, institutes, and others. Among these, the full service restaurants segment dominates the market with the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR growth during the projected timeframe. Food services restaurants comprise casual to formal dining experiences, preparing and serving food and drinks including fast food, cafes, and catering services. Full meal menu and with multiple selection types available in full service restaurants drives the market growth.

• The chained segment dominated the Germany food service market with a significant revenue share and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR growth during the projected timeframe.

Based on the restaurant type, the Germany food service market is divided into chained and independent. Among these, the chained segment dominated the Germany food service market with a significant revenue share and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR growth during the projected timeframe. It includes establishments that operate under the same brand and menu across multiple locations with a focus on maintaining consistent quality and management. The fixed menu with fixed proportion of ingredients to maintain the food uniformity as per the consumer demand is responsible for propelling the market.

• The delivery segment dominated the Germany food service market with a significant revenue share and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR growth during the projected timeframe.

Based on the service type, the Germany food service market is divided into dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Among these, the delivery segment dominated the Germany food service market with a significant revenue share and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR growth during the projected timeframe. With the declining dine-in visit, restaurants and businesses are making significant efforts to provide consumers easy access to menu and order food online. The growing popularity of Germany’s food delivery apps with the discounts and free delivery provided by the app contributes to driving the market in the delivery segment.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Germany food service market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• AmRest Holdings SE
• Coop Gruppe Genossenchaft
• DO & CO Aktienhesellschaft
• Doctor's Associates Inc.
• Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd.
• Edeka Group
• Groupe Le Duff
• LSG Group
• Marché Mövenpick Deutschland GmbH
• McDonald's Corporation
• Meisterbäckerei Steinecke GmbH & Co. KG
• QSR Platform Holding SCA
• SSP Group PLC
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In November 2022, Lagardère Travel Retail has consolidated its foodservices business with the acquisition of multi-brand international catering company Marché International.

• In February 2022, McDonald’s and Beyond Meat are expanding their McPlant line of plant-based products with the addition of McPlant Nuggets and the Mc Plant burger in Germany.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Germany, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the Germany Food Service Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Germany Food Service Market, By Type

• Full Service Restaurants
• Quick Service Restaurants
• Institutes
• Others

Germany Food Service Market, By Restaurant Type

• Chained
• Independent

Germany Food Service Market, By Service Type

• Dine-In
• Takeout
• Delivery