International cuisine was one of the cuisine types in the Dominican Republic, along with American and Italian cuisines, according to GlobalData’s menu intelligence database. In its menu analysis of International cuisine in the Dominican Republic report, GlobalData analyses 877 menu items in the Dominican Republic and provides an overview of the cuisines available across the foodservice channel in the Dominican Republic. According to the report, International cuisine makes up 19% of all restaurant types in the Dominican Republic. Buy the report here.
Fruit was found to be the most-used ingredient in International cuisine featuring in 16% of menu items, followed by cheese and cream. Vegetables and hot drinks were also significant ingredients.
An analysis of the annual price change between 2023 and H1 2024 indicates that the average menu prices in the International cuisine have risen by 0.91%. As on-premises dining gains momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic, the International cuisine in the Dominican Republic is expected to experience overall growth.
Different cuisines exhibited mixed price movements within the Dominican Republic foodservice market between 2023 and H1 2024. Of all the cuisines, Asian cuisine exhibited highest price increase, while International cuisine experienced a maximum price decrease.
An in-depth analysis of International cuisine price trend by location reveals consumption trends of each region. The graph below represents the change in International cuisine menu prices during 2022-2024 across the top five locations. As seen below, International cuisine menu items in Santo Domingo became more affordable as compared to Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic and Santo Domingo.
While consumers become more price conscious, operators too, look for ways to optimize their costs to retain margin and market share. In the Dominican Republic market, restaurant 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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