American cuisine was one of the cuisine types within service station forecourt channels, according to GlobalData’s menu intelligence database. In its menu analysis of service station forecourt in Finland report, GlobalData analyses 4 menu items across service station forecourt outlets and provides an overview of various foodservice channels in Finland. According to GlobalData, service station forecourt makes up 0.03% of all restaurant types in Finland.
Vegetables was found to be the most-used ingredient in service station forecourt establishments, featuring in 50% of menu items, followed by beans & pulses and beer. Cheese and chilli pepper were also significant ingredients. An analysis of menu categories reveals that were most popular within the service station forecourt format.
An analysis of the annual price change between 2022 and H1 2023 indicates that the average menu prices in Finland service station forecourt channel have flat growth. Considering all channels (including service station forecourt) the average price change was 0.95%. As on-premises dining gains momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic, the service station forecourt segment in Finland 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 Finland foodservice market between 2022 and H1 2023. Of all the restaurant types, baker exhibited highest price hike, while pub experienced a price decrease.
An in-depth analysis of service station forecourt price trends by location reveals consumption trends of each region. The graph below represents the change in service station forecourt menu prices between 2022 and H1 2023 across the top five locations. As seen below, service station forecourt menu items in Turku became more affordable as compared to Turku and .
While consumers become more price conscious, operators look for ways to optimize their costs to retain margin and market share. In the Finnish market, service station forecourt 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.
