American cuisine was one of the cuisine types within guest house channels, along with Thai and International cuisines, according to GlobalData’s menu intelligence database. In its menu analysis of guest house in Thailand report, GlobalData analyses 2,016 menu items across guest house outlets and provides an overview of various foodservice channels in Thailand. According to GlobalData, guest house makes up 0.054% of all restaurant types in Thailand.
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Fruit was found to be the most-used ingredient in guest house establishments, featuring in 10% of menu items, followed by pork and vegetables. Fish & Seafood and chicken were also significant ingredients. An analysis of menu categories reveals that alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, meat dishes, salads & sides and sandwiches & wraps were most popular within the guest house format.
An analysis of the annual price change between 2022 and H1 2023 indicates that the average menu prices in Thailand guest house channel have dropped by 4.79%. Considering all channels (including guest house) the average price change was -12.03%. As on-premises dining gains momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic, the guest house segment in Thailand 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 Thailand foodservice market between 2022 and H1 2023. Of all the restaurant types, coffee & tea shop exhibited highest price hike, while convenience store experienced a maximum price decrease.
An in-depth analysis of guest house price trends by location reveals consumption trends of each region. The graph below represents the change in guest house menu prices between 2022 and H1 2023 across the top five locations. As seen below, guest house menu items in Nakhon Nayok became more affordable as compared to Pattaya and Bangkok.
While consumers become more price conscious, operators look for ways to optimize their costs to retain margin and market share. In the Thai market, guest house 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.
