Burgers is the leading food category constituting the majority of market share by the number of menu items offered in restaurants, followed by the pasta & pizza and meat dishes categories, according to GlobalData’s menu intelligence database. According to GlobalData’s menu analysis of the burgers category in France report, the burgers category constitutes a 33% share among all restaurant types in France foodservice market. The report analyses 92,848 menu items from different foodservice outlets in France and provides an overview of the food categories available across its foodservice channel. Buy the report here.
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Cheese was found to be the most-used ingredient in the burgers category, featuring in 63% of menu items, followed by beef and vegetables. Pickles and chicken were also significant ingredients.
An analysis of the annual price change between 2022 and H1 2023 indicates that the average menu prices in the burgers category have dropped by 0.13%. As on-premises dining gains momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic, the burgers category in France is expected to experience overall growth.
Different categories exhibited mixed price movements within France foodservice market between 2022 and H1 2023. While most of the categories witnessed a price decrease, fish & seafood dishes category prices remained unchanged in the given timeline.
An in-depth analysis of the burgers category price trend by location reveals consumption trends of each region. The graph below represents the change in burgers category menu prices during 2021-2023 across the top five locations. As seen below, burgers category menu items in Nantes became more affordable as compared to Lyon and Bordeaux.
While consumers become more price conscious, operators look for ways to optimize their costs to retain margin and market share. In France market, restaurants 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 flavours 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.
