Restaurant Buildings Market Report 2025

The restaurant buildings market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $272.66 billion in 2024 to $291.8 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to consumer dining trends, urbanization and population density, economic growth and disposable income, culinary diversity and trends, tourism and hospitality industry.

The restaurant buildings market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $378.27 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to health and wellness trends, sustainability practices, technology integration, adaptation to changing consumer habits, urban redevelopment. Major trends in the forecast period include flexible seating arrangements, health and safety measures, biophilic design elements, culinary experience spaces, community-focused design.

The restaurant buildings market is poised for growth, driven by an increasing demand for restaurants. This expansion is attributed to the rising popularity of family food outings, convenience foods, ready meals, and cold cuts. The dining preferences of millennials and the global surge in working populations have led to a surge in restaurant visits, contributing to the global expansion of the restaurant building sector. A case in point is the UK, where, according to the Office for National Statistics report, the total number of restaurants increased from 95,060 in 2021 to 101,785 in 2022, underscoring the growing demand for restaurants and fueling the growth of the restaurant buildings market.

The rising demand in malls is expected to drive the growth of the restaurant buildings market in the future. A mall generally refers to a large enclosed shopping center or a collection of interconnected retail stores within a shared building, designed to offer consumers a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options all in one place. Restaurant buildings located in malls benefit from high foot traffic, synergy with other retailers, enhanced convenience and accessibility, a diverse customer base, and increased revenue potential and brand visibility. For example, in October 2024, the Centre for Retail Research, a UK-based organization focused on the retail sector, reported that retail sales in Great Britain reached $664.35 billion (£510 billion) in 2023, reflecting a 3% increase compared to 2022. Additionally, in August 2021, Connected Real Estate Magazine, a US-based print and digital publication, noted that monthly visits to outdoor shopping malls rose by 2.1% in July. Therefore, the growing demand in malls is fueling the growth of the restaurant buildings market.

Innovations in building construction technologies represent a significant trend in the restaurant buildings market. Leading companies are actively engaged in developing cutting-edge technologies to fortify their positions in the market. For instance, Luyten 3D, an Australia-based commercial building and construction company specializing in 3D printing technology, introduced the Platypus X12 concrete printer in October 2022. This AI-powered mobile concrete 3D printer, one of the world's largest, seamlessly transforms into a 12 x 6 mobile crane within 20 minutes, facilitating the efficient printing of large-scale structures. The printer incorporates artificial intelligence based on optical and acoustic inputs, contributing to data-driven concrete printing in the restaurant buildings market.

Major players in the restaurant buildings market are concentrating on innovative products such as global next-gen restaurants to drive market revenues. In August 2023, The Wendy's Company, a US-based fast-food restaurant chain, launched global next-gen restaurants. This design incorporates performance data from layout simulations and insights from cross-functional teams, franchisees, and crew members to ensure an enhanced experience for everyone involved. The design standard of Global Next Gen provides increased kitchen output capacity by over 50% for restaurants with the highest customer demand. Additionally, it significantly enhances digital capacity, streamlining the experience for digital and delivery customers.

In July 2024, Darden Restaurants, Inc., a US-based multi-brand restaurant company, acquired Chuy's Holdings, Inc. for $605 million USD. The purpose of this acquisition is to expand Darden's portfolio by adding Chuy's unique Tex-Mex brand, which will enhance growth opportunities and diversify its dining options. Chuy's Holdings, Inc. is a US-based full-service restaurant company known for providing a vibrant and distinctive dining experience focused on authentic Tex-Mex cuisine.

Major companies operating in the restaurant buildings market include DESCCO Design & Construction Inc., Stovall Construction Inc., Tech 24 Construction Inc., Hilbers Inc., Hencken & Gaines Inc., RCA Contractors Inc., Shingobee Builders Inc., The Beam Team Inc., GCM Construction Inc., Prodigy Construction Company, BnK Construction LLC, Woodbine Construction Company, Power Construction Inc., China Pacific Construction Group Co. Ltd., AECOM Inc., Balfour Beatty plc, Bouygues Construction SA, China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited, Fluor Corporation, Hochtief AG, Kier Group plc, Laing O'Rourke plc, Lendlease Group, Skanska AB, Turner Construction Company, Wates Group Limited, Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Clark Construction Group LLC, Gilbane Building Company.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the restaurant buildings market in 2024. The regions covered in the restaurant buildings market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the restaurant buildings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A restaurant building is a commercial property dedicated to preparing and serving food and beverages to customers. Typically, it provides a space for the preparation, serving, and consumption of food within the confines of a constructed building.

The main types of restaurant buildings include limited-service restaurants, cafeterias, buffets, full-service restaurants, and ghost restaurants. Limited-service restaurants are establishments where the interaction between patrons and staff is minimal and concludes once the patron receives their food. The equipment used for restaurant building constructions includes earthmoving equipment, material handling equipment, heavy construction vehicles, and other relevant machinery. These constructions encompass activities such as new construction, reconstruction, and renovation of restaurant spaces.

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The restaurant building market includes revenues earned by entities by constructing building for casual dining restaurants, fast casual restaurants, contemporary casual restaurants, and pop-up restaurants. The market includes new construction, modifications, and repair of buildings. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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