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Qatar Foodservice Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The Qatar 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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Qatar Foodservice Market Size

Qatar Foodservice Market Summary
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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2029
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 1.84 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2029) USD 2.89 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Foodservice Type Full Service Restaurants
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2029) 9.41 %
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.

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Qatar Foodservice Market Analysis

The Qatar Foodservice Market size is estimated at 1.84 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 2.89 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.41% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

1.84 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

2.89 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

4.57 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

9.41 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Segment by Foodservice Type

45.71 %

value share, Full Service Restaurants, 2023

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The segment is primarily growing due to the high disposable income and rising interest in dining out. Orders placed in Qatari FSRs increased by almost 37% between 2020 and 2022.

Largest Segment by Outlet Type

69.89 %

value share, Independent Outlets, 2023

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Quick service restaurants are the largest contributor in this segment. Independent outlet growth is supported by the huge demand for traditional Arabian food dishes.

Fastest-growing segment by Foodservice Type

18.26 %

Projected CAGR, Cloud Kitchen, 2024-2029

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As of 2022, about 42% of the overall food orders were placed online in Qatar, which positively impacted the growth of the cloud kitchen segment in Qatar.

Fastest-growing segment by Outlet Type

9.54 %

Projected CAGR, Chained Outlets, 2024-2029

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International chains see enormous growth potential due to the country's increasing cultural variety and the increased affinity for and recognition of branded goods.

Leading Market Player

1.50 %

market share, LuLu Group International, 2022

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It is a key player in the hospitality and retail sectors in the country through its continued investments to gain a strong presence with multiple hypermarkets and supermarkets.

A growing trend of mid-range restaurants is observed to make eating out more affordable in the country

  • The full-service restaurants segment of the Qatari foodservice market offers a popular dining option for locals and expatriates. The average cost of a three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant in Doha, Qatar, costs around 55 USD as of 2023. This is considered to be relatively expensive compared to many other countries in the region. However, there has been a growing trend of mid-range full-service restaurants opening up in Qatar in recent years, offering more affordable dining options without compromising on quality. These restaurants generally offer a wide range of cuisines and dining experiences at more affordable prices, thus, catering to a broader range of consumers.
  • Qataris are relying on QSR outlets for their daily meals due to the convenience, affordability, and variety they offer. Fast food chains like McDonald's, KFC, and Burger King are quite popular in the country. However, there is also a growing demand for healthier options, and many QSRs are now offering more nutritious menu items. Hence, quick service restaurants in Qatar are anticipated to record a CAGR of 8.12% by value during the forecast period.
  • The demand for cloud kitchens in Qatar is expected to continue to grow, driven by the increasing popularity of online food delivery services and the cost-effectiveness of cloud kitchens as a business model. Many cloud kitchens have been set up in Qatar to cater to the increasing demand for online food delivery services. Some popular cloud kitchen operators in Qatar include Deliveroo Editions, which partners with local and international restaurants to offer delivery-only meals, and Caviar, which offers a range of cuisines through its cloud kitchen in Doha. Hence, the cloud kitchens segment is anticipated to register a CAGR of 18.17% by value during the forecast period. 
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Qatar Foodservice Market Trends

Quick service restaurants in Qatar growing in popularity as tourism industry booms

  • Quick service restaurants in Qatar accounted for a share of 41.42% of the total foodservice outlets in the country. Qatar received around 729,000 international arrivals in the first half of 2022, which was 19% higher than the full-year visitors in 2021, which amounted to about 611,000. Qatar has been investing heavily in the tourism industry, which has increased the number of visitors to the country. Tourists often seek convenient and fast dining options, making QSRs a popular choice.
  • Cloud kitchen outlets are anticipated to register the fastest growth in the market, with a CAGR of 6.20% by value during the forecast period. With the rise of food delivery apps and online ordering, consumers are seeking more convenient and faster ways to access their favorite foods. Cloud kitchens provide this convenience by delivering restaurant-quality food directly to customers' homes or offices. Food delivery players such as Talabat and Carriage held around 75% of the market share in 2022. Several new players are entering the food delivery market. For instance, Deliveroo entered Qatar in 2022. The growth of online food delivery players is expected to boost the growth of cloud kitchen outlets in Qatar.
  • The Qatari government has launched several initiatives to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including cloud kitchens. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry offers financial incentives to SMEs that meet certain criteria, such as being innovative and contributing to the country's economic development. The government has also streamlined the process for obtaining licenses to open new restaurants, making it easier for entrepreneurs to enter the Qatari foodservice market.
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FSR registers the highest order value, contributed by popular dishes like machboos, quzi, shawarma, saloona, and biryani

  • The average order value of full service restaurants was around 42% higher compared to quick service restaurants in Qatar in 2022. Full-service restaurants usually offer a wider range of menu items, including higher-priced items such as appetizers, entrees, desserts, and alcoholic beverages. This allows customers to have a more extensive dining experience, which can increase the overall order value. Some popular full service dishes in Qatar include Machboos, priced around USD 16.5 per 300 g; Quzi, priced around USD 12.5 per 300 g; Shawarma, priced around USD 8.5 per 300 g; Saloona, priced around USD 9.4 per 300 g; and Biryani, priced around USD 9.1 per 500 gram.
  • Cafes and bars were the most affordable foodservice type as of 2022. Cafes often have a more casual atmosphere and less formal service compared to fine dining establishments, which can help keep prices down. Cafes often serve a limited selection of food and beverage items, which helps streamline their operations and reduce costs. This also allows them to offer more affordable prices while still maintaining a reasonable profit margin. However, there has been a trend toward offering more upscale and premium menu items in cafes, such as specialty coffee drinks, artisanal pastries, and gourmet sandwiches. Such factors may increase the average order value in the cafes sub-segment.
  • Consumers who order food online are more likely to add extra items to their orders, resulting in higher AOVs for restaurants. Online orders have a 20% higher average value compared to in-store orders. Around 43% of consumers added additional items to their orders while using online delivery platforms as of 2020. About 48% of consumers were also willing to pay extra for faster delivery, which can further increase the AOV for QSRs and other foodservice type segments.
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Qatar Foodservice Industry Overview

The Qatar Foodservice Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 3.86%. The major players in this market are Al Mana Restaurants & Food Company, Americana Restaurants International PLC, LuLu Group International, M.H. Alshaya Co. WLL and Sterling Catering Service (sorted alphabetically).

Qatar Foodservice Market Leaders

  1. Al Mana Restaurants & Food Company

  2. Americana Restaurants International PLC

  3. LuLu Group International

  4. M.H. Alshaya Co. WLL

  5. Sterling Catering Service

Qatar Foodservice Market Concentration

Other important companies include Al Jassim Group, AlAmar Foods Company, Apparel Group, Doctor's Associate, Inc., Fine Indian Dining Group, Jollibee Foods Corporation, Oryx Group for Food Services, Shater Abbas, Tanmiah Foods Company.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Qatar Foodservice Market News

  • November 2022: In 2022, LuLu Group opened its 20th hypermarket in Giardino, Pearl Island, Qatar. It had a two-level, 150,000 sq. ft store, with an abundant range of meat and seafood and an in-house serving of fresh-baked bread and cakes.
  • August 2022: Americana Restaurants International PLC declared that it made a franchise agreement with a United States-based craft coffee company, Peet's Coffee, to enter the GCC market.
  • June 2022: Americana Restaurants, the master franchisee in the MENA region for KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee's, Krispy Kreme and more, announced that it had entered a partnership with Miso Robotics, a US-based company that has been transforming the restaurant industry through robotics and intelligent automation.

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Qatar 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. Qatar

    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. Cafes

          2. 3.1.1.1.2. Juice/Smoothie/Desserts Bars

          3. 3.1.1.1.3. 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. Al Jassim Group

      2. 4.4.2. Al Mana Restaurants & Food Company

      3. 4.4.3. AlAmar Foods Company

      4. 4.4.4. Americana Restaurants International PLC

      5. 4.4.5. Apparel Group

      6. 4.4.6. Doctor's Associate, Inc.

      7. 4.4.7. Fine Indian Dining Group

      8. 4.4.8. Jollibee Foods Corporation

      9. 4.4.9. LuLu Group International

      10. 4.4.10. M.H. Alshaya Co. WLL

      11. 4.4.11. Oryx Group for Food Services

      12. 4.4.12. Shater Abbas

      13. 4.4.13. Sterling Catering Service

      14. 4.4.14. Tanmiah Foods 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, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
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  2. AVERAGE ORDER VALUE BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, USD, QATAR, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 3:  
  2. QATAR FOODSERVICE MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 4:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 5:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, QATAR, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 6:  
  2. VALUE OF CAFES & BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 7:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CAFES & BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, QATAR, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 8:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA CAFES, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 9:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CAFES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 10:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA JUICE/SMOOTHIE/DESSERTS BARS, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 11:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF JUICE/SMOOTHIE/DESSERTS BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 12:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA SPECIALIST COFFEE & TEA SHOPS, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 13:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF SPECIALIST COFFEE & TEA SHOPS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 14:  
  2. VALUE OF CLOUD KITCHEN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 15:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CLOUD KITCHEN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 16:  
  2. VALUE OF FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 17:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, QATAR, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 18:  
  2. VALUE OF ASIAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 19:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ASIAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 20:  
  2. VALUE OF EUROPEAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 21:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF EUROPEAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 22:  
  2. VALUE OF LATIN AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 23:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF LATIN AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 24:  
  2. VALUE OF MIDDLE EASTERN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 25:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MIDDLE EASTERN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 26:  
  2. VALUE OF NORTH AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 27:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF NORTH AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 28:  
  2. VALUE OF OTHER FSR CUISINES MARKET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 29:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER FSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 30:  
  2. VALUE OF QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 31:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, QATAR, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 32:  
  2. VALUE OF BAKERIES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 33:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF BAKERIES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 34:  
  2. VALUE OF BURGER FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 35:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF BURGER FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 36:  
  2. VALUE OF ICE CREAM FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 37:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ICE CREAM FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 38:  
  2. VALUE OF MEAT-BASED CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 39:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MEAT-BASED CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 40:  
  2. VALUE OF PIZZA FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 41:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF PIZZA FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 42:  
  2. VALUE OF OTHER QSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 43:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER QSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 44:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 45:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY OUTLET, QATAR, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 46:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA CHAINED OUTLETS, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 47:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHAINED OUTLETS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 48:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA INDEPENDENT OUTLETS, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 49:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF INDEPENDENT OUTLETS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 50:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY LOCATION, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 51:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY LOCATION, QATAR, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 52:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA LEISURE LOCATION, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 53:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF LEISURE FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 54:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA LODGING LOCATION, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 55:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF LODGING FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 56:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA RETAIL LOCATION, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 57:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF RETAIL FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 58:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA STANDALONE LOCATION, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 59:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF STANDALONE FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 60:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA TRAVEL LOCATION, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 61:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF TRAVEL FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 62:  
  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, QATAR, 2019 - 2023
  1. Figure 63:  
  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, QATAR, 2019 - 2023
  1. Figure 64:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, QATAR, 2022

Qatar 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 full-service restaurants segment of the Qatari foodservice market offers a popular dining option for locals and expatriates. The average cost of a three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant in Doha, Qatar, costs around 55 USD as of 2023. This is considered to be relatively expensive compared to many other countries in the region. However, there has been a growing trend of mid-range full-service restaurants opening up in Qatar in recent years, offering more affordable dining options without compromising on quality. These restaurants generally offer a wide range of cuisines and dining experiences at more affordable prices, thus, catering to a broader range of consumers.
  • Qataris are relying on QSR outlets for their daily meals due to the convenience, affordability, and variety they offer. Fast food chains like McDonald's, KFC, and Burger King are quite popular in the country. However, there is also a growing demand for healthier options, and many QSRs are now offering more nutritious menu items. Hence, quick service restaurants in Qatar are anticipated to record a CAGR of 8.12% by value during the forecast period.
  • The demand for cloud kitchens in Qatar is expected to continue to grow, driven by the increasing popularity of online food delivery services and the cost-effectiveness of cloud kitchens as a business model. Many cloud kitchens have been set up in Qatar to cater to the increasing demand for online food delivery services. Some popular cloud kitchen operators in Qatar include Deliveroo Editions, which partners with local and international restaurants to offer delivery-only meals, and Caviar, which offers a range of cuisines through its cloud kitchen in Doha. Hence, the cloud kitchens segment is anticipated to register a CAGR of 18.17% by value during the forecast period. 
Foodservice Type
Cafes & Bars
By Cuisine
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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Qatar Foodservice Market Research FAQs

The Qatar Foodservice Market size is expected to reach USD 1.84 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 9.41% to reach USD 2.89 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Qatar Foodservice Market size is expected to reach USD 1.84 billion.

Al Mana Restaurants & Food Company, Americana Restaurants International PLC, LuLu Group International, M.H. Alshaya Co. WLL and Sterling Catering Service are the major companies operating in the Qatar Foodservice Market.

In the Qatar Foodservice Market, the Full 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 Qatar Foodservice Market.

In 2023, the Qatar Foodservice Market size was estimated at 1.84 billion. The report covers the Qatar Foodservice Market historical market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The report also forecasts the Qatar Foodservice Market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

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