Consumer Foodservice in Hungary

March 2025
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Consumer Foodservice industry in Hungary 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.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:

  • Cafés/Bars
  • Full-Service Restaurants
  • Limited-Service Restaurants
  • Self-Service Cafeterias
  • Street Stalls/Kiosks
  • Consumer Foodservice by Location

If you're in the Consumer Foodservice industry in Hungary, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Consumer Foodservice in Hungary 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 Consumer Foodservice in Hungary?
  • Which are the leading brands in Consumer Foodservice in Hungary?
  • How are multinational and local operators competing and expanding in Hungary?
  • How are consumer lifestyle trends and eating habits shaping Consumer Foodservice in Hungary?
  • How is the Consumer Foodservice 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 Consumer Foodservice in Hungary? Which of these trends hold the greatest potential demand?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

Consumer Foodservice in Hungary

Consumer foodservice in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Independent foodservice developments
What next for consumer foodservice?
Table 1 Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice 2019-2024
Table 2 Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 3 Consumer Foodservice by Independent vs Chained by Type: Units/Outlets 2024
Table 4 Consumer Foodservice by Independent vs Chained: % Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 5 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Food vs Drink Split: % Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 6 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Food vs Drink Split by Type: % Foodservice Value 2024
Table 7 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: % Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Fulfillment: % Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 9 GBO Company Shares in Chained Consumer Foodservice: % Foodservice Value 2020-2024
Table 10 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Consumer Foodservice: % Foodservice Value 2021-2024
Table 11 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Consumer Foodservice: Units/Outlets 2024
Table 12 Forecast Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice 2024-2029
Table 13 Forecast Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice: % Growth 2024-2029

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Summary 1 Research Sources

Cafés/Bars in Hungary

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Economic pressures and changing consumer habits drive decline in bars and pubs
Independent cafés dominate the market, but hybrid models are gaining ground
Cafés/bars suffer from effects of high inflation
Independents will continue to dominate café landscape
Blend of tradition with modern convenience
“Cake of Hungary” competition highlights role of cafés as industry trendsetters
Table 14 Cafés/Bars by Category: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 15 Sales in Cafés/Bars by Category: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 16 Sales in Cafés/Bars by Category: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 17 Cafés/Bars by Category: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 18 Sales in Cafés/Bars by Category: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 19 Sales in Cafés/Bars by Category: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 20 GBO Company Shares in Chained Cafés/Bars: % Foodservice Value 2020-2024
Table 21 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Cafés/Bars: % Foodservice Value 2021-2024
Table 22 Forecast Cafés/Bars by Category: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 23 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Category: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 24 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Category: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 25 Forecast Cafés/Bars by Category: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 26 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Category: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 27 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Category: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029

Full-Service Restaurants in Hungary

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Tourism fuels growth of full-service restaurants amid ongoing challenges
Hungarian restaurants see expanded recognition
TGI Friday’s leaves Budapest
Regulatory changes could benefit full-service restaurants
Dine-in experiences present opportunity to optimise revenues
Pizza Hut unveils new restaurant concept
Table 28 Full-Service Restaurants by Category: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 29 Sales in Full-Service Restaurants by Category: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 30 Sales in Full-Service Restaurants by Category: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 31 Full-Service Restaurants by Category: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 32 Sales in Full-Service Restaurants by Category: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 33 Sales in Full-Service Restaurants by Category: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 34 GBO Company Shares in Chained Full-Service Restaurants: % Foodservice Value 2020-2024
Table 35 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Full-Service Restaurants: % Foodservice Value 2021-2024
Table 36 Forecast Full-Service Restaurants by Category: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 37 Forecast Sales in Full-Service Restaurants by Category: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 38 Forecast Sales in Full-Service Restaurants by Category: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 39 Forecast Full-Service Restaurants by Category: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 40 Forecast Sales in Full-Service Restaurants by Category: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 41 Forecast Sales in Full-Service Restaurants by Category: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029

Limited-Service Restaurants in Hungary

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Players seek to strike balance between affordability and innovation
International chains expand despite economic challenges
Iconic McDonald's outlet is transformed into party hotspot
Market awaits the arrival of fresh international entries, with Five Guys on the horizon
Players will need to balance innovation and affordability
Home delivery services face increased scrutiny
Table 42 Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 43 Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 44 Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 45 Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 46 Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 47 Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 48 GBO Company Shares in Chained Limited-Service Restaurants: % Foodservice Value 2020-2024
Table 49 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Limited-Service Restaurants: % Foodservice Value 2021-2024
Table 50 Forecast Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 51 Forecast Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 52 Forecast Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 53 Forecast Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 54 Forecast Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 55 Forecast Sales in Limited-Service Restaurants by Category: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029

Self-Service Cafeterias in Hungary

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Return to offices drives growth for self-service cafeterias
Independent outlets dominate the market, while chained operators see a decline
IKEA launches exclusive dining promotion for loyalty programme members
Self-service cafeterias will thrive in office districts, with minimal impact from online ordering
Chained self-service cafeterias will remain niche as localised service takes priority
Healthy options to gain traction
Table 56 Self-Service Cafeterias: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 57 Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 58 Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 59 Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 60 Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 61 Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 62 GBO Company Shares in Chained Self-Service Cafeterias: % Foodservice Value 2020-2024
Table 63 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Self-Service Cafeterias: % Foodservice Value 2021-2024
Table 64 Forecast Self-Service Cafeterias: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 65 Forecast Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 66 Forecast Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 67 Forecast Self-Service Cafeterias: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 68 Forecast Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 69 Forecast Sales in Self-Service Cafeterias: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029

Street Stalls/Kiosks in Hungary

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Street stalls/kiosks face ongoing challenges
Lack of new entries for chained operators
Price caps at festivals ensure accessibility
Street stalls/kiosks will see slow recovery
Business model offers potential platform for expansion of established brands
Price caps and budget menus enhance accessibility at events
Table 70 Street Stalls/Kiosks: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 71 Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 72 Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 73 Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 74 Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 75 Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 76 GBO Company Shares in Chained Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Foodservice Value 2020-2024
Table 77 GBN Brand Shares in Chained Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Foodservice Value 2021-2024
Table 78 Forecast Street Stalls/Kiosks: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 79 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 80 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 81 Forecast Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 82 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 83 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029

Consumer Foodservice By Location in Hungary

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Widespread outlet closures across all locations
Regulatory barriers limit new retail investments
Tourism boosts foodservice sales in 2024
Infrastructure development will be essential for foodservice growth
Improving travel infrastructure will drive foodservice performance
Brand positioning will be key factor in sustaining growth
Table 84 Consumer Foodservice by Location: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 85 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 86 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 87 Consumer Foodservice by Location: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 88 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 89 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 90 Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 91 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 92 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 93 Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 94 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 95 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 96 Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 97 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 98 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 99 Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 100 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 101 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 102 Consumer Foodservice through Retail: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 103 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Retail: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 104 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Retail: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 105 Consumer Foodservice through Retail: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 106 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Retail: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 107 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Retail: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 108 Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 109 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 110 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 111 Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 112 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 113 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 114 Consumer Foodservice through Travel: Units/Outlets 2019-2024
Table 115 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Travel: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 116 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Travel: Foodservice Value 2019-2024
Table 117 Consumer Foodservice through Travel: % Units/Outlets Growth 2019-2024
Table 118 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Travel: % Transaction Growth 2019-2024
Table 119 Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Travel: % Foodservice Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 120 Forecast Consumer Foodservice by Location: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 121 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 122 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 123 Forecast Consumer Foodservice by Location: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 124 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 125 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 126 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 127 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 128 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 129 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 130 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 131 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Standalone: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 132 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 133 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 134 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 135 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 136 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 137 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Leisure: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 138 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Retail: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 139 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Retail: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 140 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Retail: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 141 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Retail: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 142 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Retail: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 143 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Retail: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 144 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 145 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 146 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 147 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 148 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 149 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Lodging: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 150 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Travel: Units/Outlets 2024-2029
Table 151 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Travel: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 152 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Travel: Foodservice Value 2024-2029
Table 153 Forecast Consumer Foodservice through Travel: % Units/Outlets Growth 2024-2029
Table 154 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Travel: % Transaction Growth 2024-2029
Table 155 Forecast Sales in Consumer Foodservice through Travel: % Foodservice Value Growth 2024-2029
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The following categories and subcategories are included:

Consumer Foodservice

    • Chained Consumer Foodservice
    • Independent Consumer Foodservice
      • Chained Cafés/Bars
      • Independent Cafés/Bars
        • Chained Bars/Pubs
        • Independent Bars/Pubs
        • Chained Cafés
        • Independent Cafés
        • Chained Juice/Smoothie Bars
        • Independent Juice/Smoothie Bars
        • Chained Specialist Coffee and Tea Shops
        • Independent Specialist Coffee and Tea Shops
      • Chained Full-Service Restaurants
      • Independent Full-Service Restaurants
          • Chained Asian Full-Service Restaurants
          • Independent Asian Full-Service Restaurants
          • Chained European Full-Service Restaurants
          • Independent European Full-Service Restaurants
          • Chained Latin American Full-Service Restaurants
          • Independent Latin American Full-Service Restaurants
          • Chained Middle Eastern Full-Service Restaurants
          • Independent Middle Eastern Full-Service Restaurants
          • Chained North American Full-Service Restaurants
          • Independent North American Full-Service Restaurants
          • Chained Pizza Full-Service Restaurants
          • Independent Pizza Full-Service Restaurants
          • Chained Other Full-Service Restaurants
          • Independent Other Full-Service Restaurants
      • Chained Limited-Service Restaurants
      • Independent Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Chained Asian Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Independent Asian Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Chained Bakery Products Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Independent Bakery Products Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Chained Burger Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Independent Burger Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Chained Chicken Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Independent Chicken Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Chained Convenience Stores Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Independent Convenience Stores Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Chained Fish Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Independent Fish Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Chained Ice Cream Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Independent Ice Cream Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Chained Latin American Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Independent Latin American Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Chained Middle Eastern Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Independent Middle Eastern Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Chained Pizza Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Independent Pizza Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Chained Other Limited-Service Restaurants
          • Independent Other Limited-Service Restaurants
      • Chained Self-Service Cafeterias
      • Independent Self-Service Cafeterias
      • Chained Street Stalls/Kiosks
      • Independent Street Stalls/Kiosks
    • Consumer Foodservice Through Standalone
    • Consumer Foodservice Through Leisure
    • Consumer Foodservice Through Retail
    • Consumer Foodservice Through Lodging
    • Consumer Foodservice Through Travel
      • Takeaway Online Ordering
      • Takeaway Offline Ordering
        • First-Party Delivery Services
        • Third-Party Delivery Services
      • Delivery Offline Ordering
    • Drive-Through
    • Eat-In
      • Takeaway Online Ordering
      • Delivery Online Ordering
      • Takeaway Offline Ordering
      • Delivery Offline Ordering
      • Drive-Through
      • Eat-in

Consumer Foodservice

Consumer foodservice is composed of cafés/bars, full-service restaurants, limited-service restaurants, self-service cafeterias and street stalls/kiosks.

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