American cuisine was one of the cuisine types within Full Service Restaurant (FSR) channels, along with Mexican and Salvadoran cuisines, according to GlobalData’s menu intelligence database. In its menu analysis of FSR in El Salvador report, GlobalData analyses 1,201 menu items across FSR outlets and provides an overview of various foodservice channels in El Salvador. According to GlobalData, FSR makes up 19% of all restaurant types in El Salvador. Buy the report here.
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Cheese was found to be the most-used ingredient in FSR establishments, featuring in 25% of menu items, followed by fish & seafood and vegetables. Salad Vegetables and fruit were also significant ingredients. An analysis of menu categories reveals that soft drinks, meal deals and combinations, salads & sides, meat dishes and alcoholic drinks were most popular within the FSR format.
An analysis of the annual price change between 2022 and 2023 indicates that the average menu prices in El Salvador FSR channel have dropped by 0.31%. Considering all channels (including FSR) the average price change was 0%. As on-premises dining gains momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic, the FSR segment in El Salvador is expected to experience overall growth. Moreover, the introduction of new menu items that emphasize health and wellness generates interest in those seeking nutritious menu options and greater variety.
Different restaurant types exhibited mixed price movements within El Salvador foodservice market between 2022 and 2023. Of all the restaurant types, QSR exhibited highest price hike, while FSR experienced a price decrease.
An in-depth analysis of FSR price trends by location reveals consumption trends of each region. The graph below represents the change in FSR menu prices between 2022 and 2023 across the top five locations. As seen below, FSR menu items in San Salvador became more affordable as compared to San Salvador and .
While consumers become more price conscious, operators look for ways to optimize their costs to retain margin and market share. In the El Salvador market, FSR operators rely on innovation as a crucial tactic to appeal to customers as well as optimize costs. As increasing number of consumers seek novel experiences, foodservice operators must continuously innovate their menu choices, providing superior taste and quality along with a diverse selection of dishes. Operators should highlight the distinctive tastes and flavors of their food and beverage offerings in a convenient format to enhance customer engagement.
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GlobalData’s Online Menu Intelligence is a database of cost and profit foodservice operators on menus within Foodservice Intelligence Center. The tool’s several search options, such as cuisine, category, menu item, ingredient, and restaurant, help users to conduct focused searches in terms of price analysis (average price and change in prices), menu item claims, popular categories, cuisine/ingredient penetration levels, etc.
