The number of chained self-service cafeterias in Malaysia is expected to remain stable over the forecast period. Dominant player Ikea has no immediate plans for any permanent new store openings, which will serve as a constraint to the overall growth of the category.
The forecast period is expected to witness the opening of more food courts, particularly in major shopping malls across Klang Valley, Johor Bahru, and Penang. The concept of bringing gourmet and specialty food vendors together under one roof continues to gain traction, appealing to food enthusiasts seeking a diverse range of culinary experiences.
The adoption of digital ordering platforms is expected to expand across more self-service cafeterias, streamlining the ordering process and speeding up customer flow. For example, self-service cafeterias like Malaysian Food Street have introduced a pre-loaded card payment system, which simplifies transactions by enabling customers to top up their cards and pay seamlessly without the need for cash or physical credit cards.
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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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