Hot dogs is one of the food and beverage sub-category offered in restaurants, along with the curry and meat mains – others sub-categories, according to GlobalData’s menu intelligence database. In its menu analysis of the hot dogs sub-category in India report, GlobalData analyses 14,173 menu items from different foodservice outlets and provides an overview of the food categories available across the foodservice channel in India. According to the report, the hot dogs sub-category constituted a 3% share among all restaurant types in India. Buy the report here.
Chicken was found to be the most-used ingredient in the hot dogs sub-category featuring in 31% of menu items, followed by cheese and pork. Vegetables and herbs, spices & seasonings were also significant ingredients.
An analysis of the annual price change between 2023 and H1 2024 indicates that the average menu prices in the hot dogs sub-category have dropped by 0.07%. As on-premises dining gains momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic, the hot dogs sub-category in India is expected to experience overall growth.
Different sub-categories exhibited mixed price movements within India foodservice market between 2023 and H1 2024. Of all the sub-categories, the rice - main sub-category exhibited the highest price increase, while hot dogs experienced a maximum price decrease.
An in-depth analysis of hot dogs sub-category price trend by location reveals consumption trends of each region. The graph below represents the change in hot dogs sub-category menu prices during 2022-2024 across the top five locations. As seen below, hot dogs sub-category menu items in Bangalore became more affordable as compared to Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
While consumers become more price conscious, operators too, look for ways to optimize their costs to retain margin and market share. In India 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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