American cuisine was one of the cuisine types within vans channels, along with Japanese cuisine, according to GlobalData’s menu intelligence database. In its menu analysis of vans in the Dominican Republic report, GlobalData analyses 381 menu items across vans outlets and provides an overview of various foodservice channels in the Dominican Republic. According to GlobalData, vans makes up 5% of all restaurant types in the Dominican Republic. Buy the report here.
Cheese was found to be the most-used ingredient in vans establishments, featuring in 31% of menu items, followed by fish & seafood and pork. Salad Vegetables and beef were also significant ingredients. An analysis of menu categories reveals that sandwiches & wraps, soft drinks, salads & sides, pasta & pizza and fish & seafood dishes were most popular within the vans format.
An analysis of the annual price change between 2023 and H1 2024 indicates that the average menu prices in the Dominican Republic vans channel have risen by 0.03%. Considering all channels (including vans) the average price change was 0.4%. As on-premises dining gains momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic, the vans segment in the Dominican Republic 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 the Dominican Republic foodservice market between 2023 and H1 2024. Of all the restaurant types, FSR exhibited highest price hike, while baker experienced a price decrease.
An in-depth analysis of vans price trends by location reveals consumption trends of each region. The graph below represents the change in vans menu prices between 2023 and H1 2024 across the top five locations. As seen below, vans menu items in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic became more affordable as compared to Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic and .
While consumers become more price conscious, operators look for ways to optimize their costs to retain margin and market share. In the Dominican Republic market, vans 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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