Chain Restaurants in Australia - Market Research Report (2014-2029)

Chained: External competition and tough COVID-19 trading conditions have eaten up revenue

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

The Chain Restaurants industry operates on a specialised business model that represents a hybrid between traditional restaurants and fast food services. The concept has been highly successful in Australia. However, industry operators have struggled over the past five years, due to strong external competition and difficult trading conditions following the COVID-19 pandemic. Industry revenue is expected to fall at an annualised 4.5% over the five years through 2022-23, to $286.8 million. This trend includes an expected growth by 0.7% in the current year, with an anticipated rise in international tourism bolstering dine-in sales to travellers.

The industry comprises sit-down restaurants that provide table service. Industry firms consist of three or more locations. The industry includes licensed restaurants, BYO restaurants, licensed and BYO restaurants, and unlicensed restaurants.