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

The Brazil 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.

Brazil Foodservice Market Size

Brazil Foodservice Market Summary
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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2029
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 17.35 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2029) USD 24.03 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Foodservice Type Quick Service Restaurants
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2029) 6.73 %
svg icon Fastest Growing by Foodservice Type Cloud Kitchen
svg icon Market Concentration Low

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

Key Players

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Brazil Foodservice Market Analysis

The Brazil Foodservice Market size is estimated at 17.35 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 24.03 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.73% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

17.35 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

24.03 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

4.59 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

6.73 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Segment by Foodservice Type

51.51 %

value share, Quick Service Restaurants, 2023

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Convenience, affordability, and adapting to changing consumer demands are expected to drive the growth further.

Largest Segment by Outlet Type

80.67 %

value share, Independent Outlets, 2023

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Unique value proposition, ability to cater to local tastes, and increasing demand for convenience and experience-based dining are helping the growth trajectory.

Fastest-growing segment by Foodservice Type

16.43 %

Projected CAGR, Cloud Kitchen, 2024-2029

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The market is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, driven by changing consumer preferences and the growing popularity of online food delivery services.

Fastest-growing segment by Outlet Type

6.79 %

Projected CAGR, Chained Outlets, 2024-2029

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Standardized experience is appealing to consumers who value consistency and convenience, and economies of scale that enable competitive prices is helping the growth trajectory.

Leading Market Player

10.62 %

market share, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., 2022

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McDonald's is the largest franchise in the world and has a strong presence in Brazil, with over 1000 McDonald's outlets operating in the country as of 2021.

Popular delivery apps innovating delivery experience are driving the popularity of cloud kitchens.

  • Quick-service restaurants accounted for a major market share, witnessing a growth of 27.41% since the pandemic from 2020 to 2022. Around 48% of the population consumes fast food at least once per week. Big chains like McDonald’s operate 2,585 outlets, Subway has 1,862 outlets, and Burger King has 1,242 outlets, among others.
  • Cloud kitchens are projected to be the fastest-growing foodservice type, with a projected CAGR value of 16.46% during the forecast period. The trend of ghost kitchens is gaining popularity in Brazil, as there were around 11.85 million platform-to-consumer delivery users and more than 48.75 million restaurant-to-consumer delivery users in 2021. Popular delivery apps like Uber Eats, Hello Food, iFood, and Zomato, are continuously innovating their delivery experience and app experience with discount offers for new users. The US startup CloudKitchens has expanded in the market by buying and installing ‘dark kitchens’ in Latin America over the past three years. Microsoft Corp. announced an investment of over USD 850 million in the same startup. Foodology, a Colombia-based cloud kitchen and virtual restaurant company, is also expanding in the country.
  • Cafes and bars accounted for the second largest share in the market, with a projected CAGR value of 7.75% during the forecast period owing to the high consumption of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in the country. For instance, the annual per capita consumption of alcoholic beverages in Brazil was around USD 52.5 liters in 2021. Also, the per capita consumption of coffee in the country amounted to 5.65 kg in 2022.
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Brazil Foodservice Market Trends

Popular fast food chains in Brazil expanding their footprint to meet rising demand, led by brands like Mcdonald's, Subway, Burger King, Bob's, Chiquinho, and Oggi Sovertes

  • The total number of foodservice outlets witnessed a hike of 12.69% from 2020 to 2022. The number of orders per year reached over 20,500 in 2022, witnessing a hike of more than 3,000 orders per year compared to 2017. Popular chains like McDonald's were operating with 2,585 outlets, Subway with 1,862 outlets, Burger King with 1,242 outlets, Bob's with 977 outlets, Chiquinho Sovertes with 566 outlets, and Oggi Sovertes with 544 outlets as of 2021. With expansion as their key strategy, they are expanding their footprint due to an increased number of orders per outlet. Cafe chains like Starbucks had 113 stores across 17 cities in 2021. These café chains register high demand for coffee due to their unique menu offerings and premium coffee products.
  • Cloud kitchens are projected to be the fastest-growing outlet type, with a CAGR value of 3.57% during the forecast period. Owing to the large number of online delivery app users and the lower setup costs, which reduce the operational costs, labor costs, electricity, and dine-in facility costs, this number of cloud kitchens is projected to increase. For instance, in Brazil, there were around 11.85 million platform-to-consumer delivery users and more than 48.75 million restaurant-to-consumer delivery users as of 2021.
  • Quick-service restaurant outlets accounted for the largest share of more than 48.07% in 2022. The consumption of fast food is high in the country; mainly fried chicken products, pizza, burgers, pasta, cakes, and ice creams are popular. The consumption among people aged between 15 and 64 years is high, accounting for around 70% of the population in 2022, thus driving sales and increasing the number of orders per year, which reached over 5,140 per outlet in 2022.
Brazil Foodservice Market

Asian cuisine drives demand for full service restaurants in Brazil, popular dishes include abacha/ugba, iyan, and Ewa again

  • The average order value was observed to be the highest among full service restaurants in 2022 compared to other foodservice types, amounting to USD 8.84. The demand for FSR in the country is driven by Asian cuisine, which also presents an opportunity for FSR operators to expand their menus and offer a wider range of Asian dishes to cater to the growing demand, as it accounted for a significant contribution to the industry. Izakaya Matsuri, Hakone, Hunan, and Pad Thai Express are some of the country's popular Asian restaurants. Popular dishes offered by FSRs in the country are Abacha/Ugba, Iyan, and Ewa Agoyin, priced at USD 2.58, USD 3.45, and USD 4.15 per 300 grams, respectively, in 2022.
  • Cloud kitchens are expected to grow at a faster rate in the country. The average order value of cloud kitchens was USD 7.23 in 2022. Popular dishes in cloud kitchens are burgers, fried chicken products, and Brigaderios, priced at USD 3.25, USD 5.8, and USD 2.85 per 300 grams, respectively, in 2022. This popularity of diverse food options presents an opportunity for cloud kitchen operators to offer a wider range of cuisines and cater to the diverse taste preferences of Brazilian consumers.
  • The average order value of quick service restaurants increased by 4.10% from 2017 to 2022. The entry of various chained outlets in the QSR segment has significantly widened the chained quick service fast food outlet market due to increased consumer spending on fast food. To sustain this growth, operators need to continually innovate their menus, offer healthier options, and enhance the overall customer experience. Popular dishes offered by QSRs in the country include burgers, Pastels, and Brigadeiros, priced at USD 3.25, USD 2.85, and USD 2.75 per 300 grams, respectively, in 2022.
Brazil Foodservice Market

Brazil Foodservice Industry Overview

The Brazil Foodservice Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 23.93%. The major players in this market are Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., Brazil Fast Food Corporation, Grupo Madero, International Meal Company Alimentacao SA and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (sorted alphabetically).

Brazil Foodservice Market Leaders

  1. Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.

  2. Brazil Fast Food Corporation

  3. Grupo Madero

  4. International Meal Company Alimentacao SA

  5. Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Brazil Foodservice Market Concentration

Other important companies include CHQ Gestao Empresarial E Franchising Ltda, Domino's Pizza Inc., Halipar, Oggi Sorvetes, SouthRock, The Wendy's Company.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Brazil Foodservice Market News

  • April 2023: Burger King partnered with Bringg, a delivery management platform provider, to help manage their last-mile operations and increase delivery channels across the region. Bringg's delivery management platform will be able to offer more delivery options for Burger King across the country while increasing efficiency and reducing last-mile costs.
  • August 2022: Chiquinho Sorvetes opened its new franchise in Patio Central Shopping, Campo Grande.
  • July 2022: SouthRock announced its exclusive partnership with Eataly Brasil to continue the operation and expansion of the brand in the Brazilian market.

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We provide a complimentary and exhaustive set of data points on regional and country level metrics that present the fundamental structure of the industry. Presented in the form of 60+ free charts, the section covers difficult to find data on various countries on number of outlets, average order values, and menu analysis by foodservice channels, cuisine specific insights related to full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, market trends and market size insights on cafes, bars & pubs, juice/smoothies bars, specialty tea and coffee shops, and cloud kitchen etc.

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Brazil Foodservice Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

  2. REPORT OFFERS

  3. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 1.2. Scope of the Study​

    3. 1.3. Research Methodology

  4. 2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

    1. 2.1. Number Of Outlets

    2. 2.2. Average Order Value

    3. 2.3. Regulatory Framework

      1. 2.3.1. Brazil

    4. 2.4. Menu Analysis

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

    1. 3.1. Foodservice Type

      1. 3.1.1. Cafes & Bars

        1. 3.1.1.1. By Cuisine

          1. 3.1.1.1.1. Bars & Pubs

          2. 3.1.1.1.2. Cafes

          3. 3.1.1.1.3. Juice/Smoothie/Desserts Bars

          4. 3.1.1.1.4. Specialist Coffee & Tea Shops

      2. 3.1.2. Cloud Kitchen

      3. 3.1.3. Full Service Restaurants

        1. 3.1.3.1. By Cuisine

          1. 3.1.3.1.1. Asian

          2. 3.1.3.1.2. European

          3. 3.1.3.1.3. Latin American

          4. 3.1.3.1.4. Middle Eastern

          5. 3.1.3.1.5. North American

          6. 3.1.3.1.6. Other FSR Cuisines

      4. 3.1.4. Quick Service Restaurants

        1. 3.1.4.1. By Cuisine

          1. 3.1.4.1.1. Bakeries

          2. 3.1.4.1.2. Burger

          3. 3.1.4.1.3. Ice Cream

          4. 3.1.4.1.4. Meat-based Cuisines

          5. 3.1.4.1.5. Pizza

          6. 3.1.4.1.6. Other QSR Cuisines

    2. 3.2. Outlet

      1. 3.2.1. Chained Outlets

      2. 3.2.2. Independent Outlets

    3. 3.3. Location

      1. 3.3.1. Leisure

      2. 3.3.2. Lodging

      3. 3.3.3. Retail

      4. 3.3.4. Standalone

      5. 3.3.5. Travel

  6. 4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 4.1. Key Strategic Moves

    2. 4.2. Market Share Analysis

    3. 4.3. Company Landscape

    4. 4.4. 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).

      1. 4.4.1. Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.

      2. 4.4.2. Brazil Fast Food Corporation

      3. 4.4.3. CHQ Gestao Empresarial E Franchising Ltda

      4. 4.4.4. Domino's Pizza Inc.

      5. 4.4.5. Grupo Madero

      6. 4.4.6. Halipar

      7. 4.4.7. International Meal Company Alimentacao SA

      8. 4.4.8. Oggi Sorvetes

      9. 4.4.9. Restaurant Brands International Inc.

      10. 4.4.10. SouthRock

      11. 4.4.11. The Wendy's Company

  7. 5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR FOODSERVICE CEOS

  8. 6. APPENDIX

    1. 6.1. Global Overview

      1. 6.1.1. Overview

      2. 6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework

      3. 6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis

      4. 6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)

    2. 6.2. Sources & References

    3. 6.3. List of Tables & Figures

    4. 6.4. Primary Insights

    5. 6.5. Data Pack

    6. 6.6. Glossary of Terms

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. NUMBER OF OUTLET UNITS BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
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  2. AVERAGE ORDER VALUE BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2029
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  2. BRAZIL FOODSERVICE MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 4:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, BRAZIL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE OF CAFES & BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 7:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CAFES & BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, BRAZIL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 8:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA BARS & PUBS, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 9:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF BARS & PUBS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 10:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA CAFES, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 11:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CAFES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 12:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA JUICE/SMOOTHIE/DESSERTS BARS, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 13:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF JUICE/SMOOTHIE/DESSERTS BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 14:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA SPECIALIST COFFEE & TEA SHOPS, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 15:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF SPECIALIST COFFEE & TEA SHOPS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 16:  
  2. VALUE OF CLOUD KITCHEN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 17:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CLOUD KITCHEN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 18:  
  2. VALUE OF FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 19:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, BRAZIL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 20:  
  2. VALUE OF ASIAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF ASIAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EUROPEAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 23:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF EUROPEAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 24:  
  2. VALUE OF LATIN AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 25:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF LATIN AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 26:  
  2. VALUE OF MIDDLE EASTERN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 27:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MIDDLE EASTERN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 28:  
  2. VALUE OF NORTH AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 29:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF NORTH AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER FSR CUISINES MARKET, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 31:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER FSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 32:  
  2. VALUE OF QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 33:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, BRAZIL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 34:  
  2. VALUE OF BAKERIES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 35:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF BAKERIES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 36:  
  2. VALUE OF BURGER FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 37:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF BURGER FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 38:  
  2. VALUE OF ICE CREAM FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 39:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ICE CREAM FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 40:  
  2. VALUE OF MEAT-BASED CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 41:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MEAT-BASED CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 42:  
  2. VALUE OF PIZZA FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 43:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF PIZZA FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 44:  
  2. VALUE OF OTHER QSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 45:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER QSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 46:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLET, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 47:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY OUTLET, BRAZIL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 48:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA CHAINED OUTLETS, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 49:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHAINED OUTLETS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 50:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA INDEPENDENT OUTLETS, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 51:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF INDEPENDENT OUTLETS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 52:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY LOCATION, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 53:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY LOCATION, BRAZIL, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 54:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA LEISURE LOCATION, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 55:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF LEISURE FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 56:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA LODGING LOCATION, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 57:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF LODGING FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 58:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA RETAIL LOCATION, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 59:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF RETAIL FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 60:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA STANDALONE LOCATION, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 61:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF STANDALONE FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 62:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA TRAVEL LOCATION, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 63:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF TRAVEL FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 64:  
  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, BRAZIL, 2019 - 2023
  1. Figure 65:  
  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, BRAZIL, 2019 - 2023
  1. Figure 66:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, BRAZIL, 2022

Brazil 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.

  • Quick-service restaurants accounted for a major market share, witnessing a growth of 27.41% since the pandemic from 2020 to 2022. Around 48% of the population consumes fast food at least once per week. Big chains like McDonald’s operate 2,585 outlets, Subway has 1,862 outlets, and Burger King has 1,242 outlets, among others.
  • Cloud kitchens are projected to be the fastest-growing foodservice type, with a projected CAGR value of 16.46% during the forecast period. The trend of ghost kitchens is gaining popularity in Brazil, as there were around 11.85 million platform-to-consumer delivery users and more than 48.75 million restaurant-to-consumer delivery users in 2021. Popular delivery apps like Uber Eats, Hello Food, iFood, and Zomato, are continuously innovating their delivery experience and app experience with discount offers for new users. The US startup CloudKitchens has expanded in the market by buying and installing ‘dark kitchens’ in Latin America over the past three years. Microsoft Corp. announced an investment of over USD 850 million in the same startup. Foodology, a Colombia-based cloud kitchen and virtual restaurant company, is also expanding in the country.
  • Cafes and bars accounted for the second largest share in the market, with a projected CAGR value of 7.75% during the forecast period owing to the high consumption of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in the country. For instance, the annual per capita consumption of alcoholic beverages in Brazil was around USD 52.5 liters in 2021. Also, the per capita consumption of coffee in the country amounted to 5.65 kg in 2022.
Foodservice Type
Cafes & Bars
By Cuisine
Bars & Pubs
Cafes
Juice/Smoothie/Desserts Bars
Specialist Coffee & Tea Shops
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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Brazil Foodservice Market Research FAQs

The Brazil Foodservice Market size is expected to reach USD 17.35 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 6.73% to reach USD 24.03 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Brazil Foodservice Market size is expected to reach USD 17.35 billion.

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., Brazil Fast Food Corporation, Grupo Madero, International Meal Company Alimentacao SA and Restaurant Brands International Inc. are the major companies operating in the Brazil Foodservice Market.

In the Brazil Foodservice Market, the Quick Service Restaurants 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 Brazil Foodservice Market.

In 2023, the Brazil Foodservice Market size was estimated at 17.35 billion. The report covers the Brazil Foodservice Market historical market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The report also forecasts the Brazil Foodservice Market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

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