Spain Foodservice Market Size - Industry Report on Share, Growth Trends & Forecasts Analysis Up to 2029

The Spain Foodservice Market is segmented by Foodservice Type (Cafes & Bars, Cloud Kitchen, Full Service Restaurants, Quick Service Restaurants), by Outlet (Chained Outlets, Independent Outlets) and by Location (Leisure, Lodging, Retail, Standalone, Travel). Market Value in USD is presented. Key data points observed include the number of outlets for each foodservice channel; and, average order value in USD by foodservice channel.

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Spain Foodservice Market Size

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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2029
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 145.58 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2029) USD 267.70 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Foodservice Type Cafes & Bars
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2029) 12.96 %
svg icon Fastest Growing by Foodservice Type Cloud Kitchen

Major Players

Spain Foodservice Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Key Players

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Spain Foodservice Market Analysis

The Spain Foodservice Market size is estimated at 145.58 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 267.70 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 12.96% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

145.58 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

267.70 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

7.39 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

12.96 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Segment by Foodservice Type

59.69 %

value share, Cafes & Bars, 2023

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High affinity toward coffee-based beverages and busy work schedules have increased daily footfall in cafes, which drove market valuation over the study period.

Largest Segment by Outlet Type

67.51 %

value share, Independent Outlets, 2023

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The flexibility of operations and the exclusive cuisine options and dining experiences are the main factors promoting the growth of this market in the nation.

Fastest-growing segment by Foodservice Type

15.07 %

Projected CAGR, Cloud Kitchen, 2024-2029

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Convenience and affordability boost fast-food consumption by Spanish people, hence driving the segment's growth.

Fastest-growing segment by Outlet Type

13.35 %

Projected CAGR, Chained Outlets, 2024-2029

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The consistency of chained outlets' food quality and offerings and customized menu options as per the region are the major drivers behind the segment's growth.

Leading Market Player

0.73 %

market share, Áreas SAU, 2022

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Áreas SAU is the market leader, with 326 restaurants at airports and 115 restaurants at railway stations, with its multiple brands serving bakery products and fast food.

The rising number of tourists, especially from the Asian continent is driving the latest development like menu innovations in Spain

  • The cafes and bars segment dominates the Spanish foodservice market. The segment witnessed a growth of 46.52% in sales in 2022 compared to 2020. There is a higher market penetration of nightclubs, discos, and bars with live music concerts in Spain. The popularity of pubs is also growing with the rising number of tourists. In 2022, 30.2 million international tourists arrived in Spain. Thus, operators are focusing more on offering a diverse range of appetizers and imported alcohol and investing more in developing the ambiance.
  • In the full-service restaurants segment, Asian restaurants dominate the market, owing to the rising number of Asian tourists, mainly from the Philippines, South Korea, and Japan. For instance, in 2022, 1.49 million tourists from Japan and 431,628 tourists each from the Philippines and South Korea visited Spain. Thus, large-scale operators offer Pan-Asian cuisine in fine-dining restaurant setups to encourage both locals and tourists.
  • The quick service restaurant segment of the market was dominated by meat-based cuisines, which accounted for an estimated market share of 24.84% in 2022. Spain is the third-largest country in Europe with the highest meat consumption. For instance, in 2021, the per capita consumption of meat products amounted to 51 kg. Thus, a few QSRs, such as Telepizza, Burger King, and McDonald's, offer a range of meat-based products. The QSR market is anticipated to grow during the forecast period, anticipated to register a CAGR of 12.10%.
  • The cloud kitchen segment witnessed significant growth post-pandemic as consumers preferred to make more online food orders, with a total count of 214 as of 2022. Due to low operating costs, a few operators have shifted toward virtual kitchens for offering selected takeaway foods.
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Spain Foodservice Market Trends

The number of cafes and bars in Spain is growing tremendously, driven by the demand for alcohol and gourmet coffee

  • The number of cafes and bars in Spain experienced a YoY growth rate of 12.94% from 2020 to 2022. The Spanish population tends to invest more in alcoholic beverages, leading to frequent visits to bars. In 2021, the per capita expenditure in alcoholic beer was USD 27.49. The growing affinity for gourmet coffee has also prompted operators to expand their coffee chains in major cities.
  • From 2020 to 2022, cloud kitchen outlets emerged as the fastest-growing segment. They are projected to register a notable CAGR of 9.43% during the forecast period. The effects of the pandemic have resulted in a surge in online food ordering, with a significant portion of the population in Spain, around 42%, spending money on ordering food through delivery services. As a result, many foodservice companies have begun creating virtual kitchens, intensifying competition in the cloud kitchen market.
  • The number of quick service restaurants is also growing in response to consumer preferences for fast-food options such as pizza, hamburgers, sandwiches, and chicken-based snacks. In 2021, 23% of the population in Spain reported visiting different fast-food restaurants. Most quick service restaurants offer a limited menu selection that can be delivered quickly. The leading quick service restaurant chains in Spain with the highest number of stores include Telepizza, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, and Burger King. As of 2022, there were over 714 Telepizza outlets, 569 McDonald's, 765 Pizza Hut, and approximately 650 Burger King outlets. Consequently, the quick service restaurant outlets in Spain are expected to register a CAGR of 5.77% during the forecast period.
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Asian cuisine gains popularity in Spain, driven by Indian, Japanese, and Thai cuisines

  • The food industry in Spain has undergone significant changes to cater to customer demand and evolving consumer behavior. Quick service restaurants (QSRs) are experiencing growth in the country, particularly those offering non-traditional fast-food options such as Asian or Mexican cuisine. The growth of pizzerias can be attributed to new store openings and higher revenues per outlet as customers opt for more exotic varieties. Spanish consumers are seeking a touch of innovation and exoticism alongside convenience and speed. In 2022, the average prices for burgers, nachos, and pizza were USD 9.5, USD 11.5, and USD 10.8 per serving, respectively.
  • The average order value for the cloud kitchen grew by 8.83% in 2022 compared to the previous year. The expansion of the cloud kitchen segment is being driven by an increase in the demand for online meal delivery. Consumers in Spain spend an average of around USD 24 on online food delivery per order. Online meal ordering and delivery services grew in popularity after the pandemic. Popular online delivery apps are Glovo, Uber Eats, Just Eat, and Deliveroo. Popular dishes offered by cloud kitchens in Spain were burgers, pizza, Pollo Mantequilla, and Indian curries priced at USD 9.5, USD 10.8, USD 13.5, and USD 12, respectively, per serving, in 2022. Asian cuisine holds a significant market share in Spain, with Indian, Japanese, and Thai cuisines being the most popular. Indian cuisine, in particular, is characterized by the Northern Indian approach, featuring flavorful curries and bread. The Indian population in Spain was approximately 70,000 as of 2021, leading to a wide range of full-service restaurants (FSRs) offering Indian cuisine. The prices of Indian curries and Chana Masala were around USD 12.2 and USD 8.9 per 300 g, respectively, in 2022.
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Spain Foodservice Industry Overview

The Spain Foodservice Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 1.06%. The major players in this market are Alsea SAB de CV, AmRest Holdings SE, McDonald's Corporation, Restaurant Brands Iberia and Áreas SAU (sorted alphabetically).

Spain Foodservice Market Leaders

  1. Alsea SAB de CV

  2. AmRest Holdings SE

  3. McDonald's Corporation

  4. Restaurant Brands Iberia

  5. Áreas SAU

Spain Foodservice Market Concentration

Other important companies include Comess Group, Compass Group PLC, Food Delivery Brands, Groupo Ibersol, Restalia Grupo De Eurorestauracion SL.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Spain Foodservice Market News

  • March 2023: Telepiza launched Megamediana, a medium-sized pizza larger and cheaper than the rest of the sector in the context of smaller products at higher prices. At 33 centimeters, several centimeters bigger than the rest of the medium pizzas in the industry, and a price of USD 8.20, it is also the pizza with the best size/price ratio in the market.
  • February 2023: Groupo Ibersol signed an agreement with Pret A Manger to expand into Portugal and Spain to create a solid network of restaurants with a presence in the commercial catering and travel sectors.
  • February 2023: The Ibersol Group’s travel catering division was awarded a contract from AENA for 10 new points of sale at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport. The contract will last for eight years and is expected to turn over more than EUR 30 million. In addition, the company was awarded a contract for eight restaurants at César Manrique-Lanzarote International Airport and incorporated six locations in the Air Zone of T1 and two locations in the T1 and T2 Ground Zone.

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Spain Foodservice Market Report - Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

2. REPORT OFFERS

3. INTRODUCTION

  • 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 3.2 Scope of the Study​
  • 3.3 Research Methodology

4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 4.1 Number Of Outlets
  • 4.2 Average Order Value
  • 4.3 Regulatory Framework
    • 4.3.1 Spain
  • 4.4 Menu Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

  • 5.1 Foodservice Type
    • 5.1.1 Cafes & Bars
    • 5.1.1.1 By Cuisine
    • 5.1.1.1.1 Bars & Pubs
    • 5.1.1.1.2 Cafes
    • 5.1.1.1.3 Juice/Smoothie/Desserts Bars
    • 5.1.1.1.4 Specialist Coffee & Tea Shops
    • 5.1.2 Cloud Kitchen
    • 5.1.3 Full Service Restaurants
    • 5.1.3.1 By Cuisine
    • 5.1.3.1.1 Asian
    • 5.1.3.1.2 European
    • 5.1.3.1.3 Latin American
    • 5.1.3.1.4 Middle Eastern
    • 5.1.3.1.5 North American
    • 5.1.3.1.6 Other FSR Cuisines
    • 5.1.4 Quick Service Restaurants
    • 5.1.4.1 By Cuisine
    • 5.1.4.1.1 Bakeries
    • 5.1.4.1.2 Burger
    • 5.1.4.1.3 Ice Cream
    • 5.1.4.1.4 Meat-based Cuisines
    • 5.1.4.1.5 Pizza
    • 5.1.4.1.6 Other QSR Cuisines
  • 5.2 Outlet
    • 5.2.1 Chained Outlets
    • 5.2.2 Independent Outlets
  • 5.3 Location
    • 5.3.1 Leisure
    • 5.3.2 Lodging
    • 5.3.3 Retail
    • 5.3.4 Standalone
    • 5.3.5 Travel

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
    • 6.4.1 Alsea SAB de CV
    • 6.4.2 AmRest Holdings SE
    • 6.4.3 Comess Group
    • 6.4.4 Compass Group PLC
    • 6.4.5 Food Delivery Brands
    • 6.4.6 Groupo Ibersol
    • 6.4.7 McDonald's Corporation
    • 6.4.8 Restalia Grupo De Eurorestauracion SL
    • 6.4.9 Restaurant Brands Iberia
    • 6.4.10 Áreas SAU

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR FOODSERVICE CEOS

8. APPENDIX

  • 8.1 Global Overview
    • 8.1.1 Overview
    • 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
    • 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
    • 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
  • 8.2 Sources & References
  • 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
  • 8.4 Primary Insights
  • 8.5 Data Pack
  • 8.6 Glossary of Terms
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List of Tables & Figures

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  2. NUMBER OF OUTLET UNITS BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
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  2. AVERAGE ORDER VALUE BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, USD, SPAIN, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2029
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  2. SPAIN FOODSERVICE MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 4:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 5:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, SPAIN, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 6:  
  2. VALUE OF CAFES & BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 7:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CAFES & BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, SPAIN, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 8:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA BARS & PUBS, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 9:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF BARS & PUBS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 10:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA CAFES, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 11:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CAFES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 12:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA JUICE/SMOOTHIE/DESSERTS BARS, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 13:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF JUICE/SMOOTHIE/DESSERTS BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 14:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA SPECIALIST COFFEE & TEA SHOPS, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 15:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF SPECIALIST COFFEE & TEA SHOPS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 16:  
  2. VALUE OF CLOUD KITCHEN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 17:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CLOUD KITCHEN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 18:  
  2. VALUE OF FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 19:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, SPAIN, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 20:  
  2. VALUE OF ASIAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF ASIAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EUROPEAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EUROPEAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE OF LATIN AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF LATIN AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 26:  
  2. VALUE OF MIDDLE EASTERN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MIDDLE EASTERN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 28:  
  2. VALUE OF NORTH AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 29:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF NORTH AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 30:  
  2. VALUE OF OTHER FSR CUISINES MARKET, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 31:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER FSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 32:  
  2. VALUE OF QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 33:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, SPAIN, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 34:  
  2. VALUE OF BAKERIES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 35:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF BAKERIES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 36:  
  2. VALUE OF BURGER FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 37:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF BURGER FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 38:  
  2. VALUE OF ICE CREAM FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 39:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ICE CREAM FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 40:  
  2. VALUE OF MEAT-BASED CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 41:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MEAT-BASED CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 42:  
  2. VALUE OF PIZZA FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 43:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF PIZZA FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 44:  
  2. VALUE OF OTHER QSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 45:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER QSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 46:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLET, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 47:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY OUTLET, SPAIN, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 48:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA CHAINED OUTLETS, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 49:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHAINED OUTLETS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 50:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA INDEPENDENT OUTLETS, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 51:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF INDEPENDENT OUTLETS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 52:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY LOCATION, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 53:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY LOCATION, SPAIN, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 54:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA LEISURE LOCATION, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 55:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF LEISURE FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 56:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA LODGING LOCATION, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 57:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF LODGING FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 58:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA RETAIL LOCATION, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 59:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF RETAIL FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 60:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA STANDALONE LOCATION, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 61:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF STANDALONE FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 62:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA TRAVEL LOCATION, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 63:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF TRAVEL FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 64:  
  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, SPAIN, 2019 - 2023
  1. Figure 65:  
  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, SPAIN, 2019 - 2023
  1. Figure 66:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, SPAIN, 2022

Spain Foodservice Industry Segmentation

Cafes & Bars, Cloud Kitchen, Full Service Restaurants, Quick Service Restaurants are covered as segments by Foodservice Type. Chained Outlets, Independent Outlets are covered as segments by Outlet. Leisure, Lodging, Retail, Standalone, Travel are covered as segments by Location.

  • The cafes and bars segment dominates the Spanish foodservice market. The segment witnessed a growth of 46.52% in sales in 2022 compared to 2020. There is a higher market penetration of nightclubs, discos, and bars with live music concerts in Spain. The popularity of pubs is also growing with the rising number of tourists. In 2022, 30.2 million international tourists arrived in Spain. Thus, operators are focusing more on offering a diverse range of appetizers and imported alcohol and investing more in developing the ambiance.
  • In the full-service restaurants segment, Asian restaurants dominate the market, owing to the rising number of Asian tourists, mainly from the Philippines, South Korea, and Japan. For instance, in 2022, 1.49 million tourists from Japan and 431,628 tourists each from the Philippines and South Korea visited Spain. Thus, large-scale operators offer Pan-Asian cuisine in fine-dining restaurant setups to encourage both locals and tourists.
  • The quick service restaurant segment of the market was dominated by meat-based cuisines, which accounted for an estimated market share of 24.84% in 2022. Spain is the third-largest country in Europe with the highest meat consumption. For instance, in 2021, the per capita consumption of meat products amounted to 51 kg. Thus, a few QSRs, such as Telepizza, Burger King, and McDonald's, offer a range of meat-based products. The QSR market is anticipated to grow during the forecast period, anticipated to register a CAGR of 12.10%.
  • The cloud kitchen segment witnessed significant growth post-pandemic as consumers preferred to make more online food orders, with a total count of 214 as of 2022. Due to low operating costs, a few operators have shifted toward virtual kitchens for offering selected takeaway foods.
Foodservice Type Cafes & Bars By Cuisine Bars & Pubs
Cafes
Juice/Smoothie/Desserts Bars
Specialist Coffee & Tea Shops
Foodservice Type Cloud Kitchen
Full Service Restaurants By Cuisine Asian
European
Latin American
Middle Eastern
North American
Other FSR Cuisines
Quick Service Restaurants By Cuisine Bakeries
Burger
Ice Cream
Meat-based Cuisines
Pizza
Other QSR Cuisines
Outlet Chained Outlets
Independent Outlets
Location Leisure
Lodging
Retail
Standalone
Travel
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Market Definition

  • FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS - A foodservice establishment where customers are seated at a table, give their order to a server and are served food at a table.
  • QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS - A foodservice establishment that provides customers convenience, speed, and food offerings at lower prices. Customers usually help themselves and carry their own food to their tables.
  • CAFES & BARS - A type of foodservice business that include bars and pubs that are licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption, cafes that serve refreshments and light food items, as well as specialty tea and coffee shops, dessert bars, smoothie bars, and juice bars.
  • CLOUD KITCHEN - A foodservice business that utilizes a commercial kitchen for the purpose of preparing food for delivery or takeout only, with no dine-in customers.
Keyword Definition
Albacore Tuna It is one of the smallest species of tuna found in the six distinct stocks known globally in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea.
Angus beef It is beef derived from a specific breed of cattle indigenous to Scotland. It requires certification from the American Angus Association to receive the "Certified Angus Beef" quality mark.
Asian cuisine It includes full-service offerings in restaurants that serve cuisines from cultures such as Chinese, Indian, Korean, Japanese, Bengali, Southeast Asian, etc.
Average Order Value It is the average value of all orders made by the customers at a foodservice establishment.
Bacon It is salted or smoked meat that comes from the back or sides of a pig.
Bars & Pubs It is a drinking establishment that is licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises.
Black Angus It is beef derived from a black-hided breed of cows that don't have horns.
BRC British Retail Consortium
Burger It is a sandwich consisting of one or more cooked beef patties, placed inside a sliced bread roll or bun roll.
Café It is a foodservice establishment serving various refreshments (mainly coffee) and light meals.
Cafes & Bars It is a type of foodservice business that include bars and pubs that are licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption, cafes that serve refreshments and light food items, as well as specialty tea and coffee shops, dessert bars, smoothie bars, and juice bars.
Cappuccino It is an Italian coffee drink that is traditionally prepared with equal parts double espresso, steamed milk, and steamed milk foam.
CFIA Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Chained Outlet It refers to a foodservice establishment that shares brands, operates in several locations, has central management, and standardized business practices.
Chicken Tender It refers to chicken meat prepared from the pectoralis minor muscles of a chicken bird.
Cloud Kitchen It is a foodservice business that utilizes a commercial kitchen for the purpose of preparing food for delivery or takeout only, with no dine-in customers.
Cocktail It is an alcoholic mixed drink made with either a single spirit or a combination of spirits, mixed with other ingredients such as juices, flavored syrups, tonic water, shrubs, and bitters.
Edamame It is a Japanese dish prepared with soybeans (harvested before they ripen or harden) and cooked in its pod.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority
ERS Economic Research Service of the USDA
Espresso It is a concentrated form of coffee, served in shots.
European cuisine It includes full-service offerings in restaurants that serve cuisines from cultures such as Italian, French, German, English, Dutch, Danish, etc.
FDA Food and Drug Administration
Fillet Mignon It is a cut of meat taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin.
Flank Steak It is a cut of beef steak taken from the flank, which lies forward of the rear quarter of a cow.
Foodservice It refers to the part of the food industry which includes businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
Franks Also known as frankfurter or Würstchen, it is a type of highly seasoned smoked sausage popular in Austria and Germany.
FSANZ Food Standards Australia New Zealand
FSIS Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSSAI Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Full service restaurant It refers to a foodservice establishment where customers are seated at a table, give their order to a server, and are served food at a table.
Ghost Kitchen It refers to a cloud kitchen.
GLA Gross Leasable Area
Gluten It is a family of proteins found in grains, including wheat, rye, spelt, and barley.
Grain-fed beef It is beef derived from cattle that have been fed a diet supplemented with soy and corn and other additives. Grain-fed cows can also be given antibiotics and growth hormones to fatten them up more quickly.
Grass-fed beef It is beef derived from cattle that have only been fed grass as feed.
Ham It refers to the pork meat taken from the leg of a pig.
HoReCa Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes
Independent Outlet It refers to a foodservice establishment that operates with a single outlet or is structured as a small chain with no more than three locations.
Juice It is a drink made from the extraction or pressing of the natural liquid contained in fruit and vegetables.
Latin American It includes full-service offerings in restaurants that serve cuisines from cultures such as Mexican, Brazilian, Argentinian, Colombian, etc.
Latte It is a milk-based coffee that is made up of one or two shots of espresso, steamed milk, and a thin layer of frothed milk.
Leisure It refers to foodservice offered as a part of a recreation business, such as sports arenas, zoos, movie theaters, and museums.
Lodging It refers to foodservice offerings at hotels, motels, guesthouses, holiday homes, etc.
Macchiato It is an espresso coffee drink with a small amount of milk, usually foamed.
Meat-based cuisines This inlcudes food items like fried chicken, steak, ribs, etc. where meat is the primary ingredient for the dish.
Middle Eastern cuisine It includes full-service offerings in restaurants that serve cuisines from cultures such as Arabic, Lebanese, Iranian, Israeli, etc.
Mocktail It is an non-alcoholic mixed drink.
Mortadella It is a large Italian sausage or luncheon meat made of finely hashed or ground heat-cured pork, which incorporates at least 15% small cubes of pork fat.
North American It includes full-service offerings in restaurants that serve cuisines from cultures such as American, Canadian, Caribbean, etc.
Pastrami It refers to a highly seasoned smoked beef, typically served in thin slices.
PDO Protected Designation of Origin: It is the name of a geographical region or specific area that is recognized by official rules to produce certain foods with special characteristics related to location.
Pepperoni It is an American variety of spicy salami made from cured meat.
Pizza It is a dish made typically of flattened bread dough spread with a savory mixture usually including tomatoes and cheese and often other toppings and baked.
Primal cuts It refers to the major sections of the carcass.
Quick service restaurant It refers to a foodservice establishment that provides customers convenience, speed, and food offerings at lower prices. Customers usually help themselves and carry their own food to their tables.
Retail It refers to a foodservice outlet inside a mall. shopping complex or a commercial real estate building, where there are other businesses operating as well.
Salami It is a cured sausage consisting of fermented and air-dried meat.
Saturated fat It is a type of fat in which the fatty acid chains have all single bonds. It is generally considered unhealthy.
Sausage It is a meat product made of finely chopped and seasoned meat, which may be fresh, smoked, or pickled and which is then usually stuffed into a casing.
Scallop It is an edible shellfish that is a mollusk with a ribbed shell in two parts.
Seitan It is a plant-based meat substitute made out of wheat gluten.
Self-service kiosk It refers to a self-order point-of-sale (POS) system through which customers place and pay for their own orders at kiosks, enabling totally contactless and frictionless service.
Smoothie It is a beverage made by placing all the ingredients in a container and processing them together, without removing the pulp.
Specialty coffee & tea shops It refers to a foodservice establishment that serves only various types of tea or coffee.
Standalone It refers to a restaurants that have an independent infrastructure setup and not connected to any other business.
Sushi It is a Japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice, usually with some sugar and salt, accompanied by a variety of ingredients, such as seafood—often raw—and vegetables.
Travel It refers to foodservice offerings such as airplane food, dining on long-distance trains, and foodservice on cruise ships.
Virtual Kitchen It refers to a cloud kitchen.
Wagyu Beef It is beef derived from any of four strains of a breed of black or red Japanese cattle that are valued for their highly marbled meat.
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Spain Foodservice Market Research FAQs

The Spain Foodservice Market size is expected to reach USD 145.58 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 12.96% to reach USD 267.70 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Spain Foodservice Market size is expected to reach USD 145.58 billion.

Alsea SAB de CV, AmRest Holdings SE, McDonald's Corporation, Restaurant Brands Iberia and Áreas SAU are the major companies operating in the Spain Foodservice Market.

In the Spain Foodservice Market, the Cafes & Bars segment accounts for the largest share by foodservice type.

In 2024, the Cloud Kitchen segment accounts for the fastest growing by foodservice type in the Spain Foodservice Market.

In 2023, the Spain Foodservice Market size was estimated at 145.58 billion. The report covers the Spain Foodservice Market historical market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The report also forecasts the Spain Foodservice Market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

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