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Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

DK-I561 December 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€4.1bn

2019-2024 4.3 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

77,872

2019-2024 1.2 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

9,340

2019-2024 0.5 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in Denmark compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data Denmark

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#19 In Europe
Business
#22 In Europe
Employees
#17 In Europe
Wages
#11 In Europe

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The European restaurants and takeaways market has enjoyed strong demand from consumers seeking varied dining options to suit their busy lifestyles. There’s a huge number of food establishments for consumers to visit, providing various cuisines from all over the world. However, the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and a challenging economic climate in the years since has suppressed spending on restaurants and takeaways. Revenue is forecast to contract at a compound annual rate of 8% over the five years through 2024 to €339.6 billion, including an expected 4% drop in 2024.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
MCD Europe Ltd
25,343.5
9,455.8
37.3
Yum! Restaurant Holdings
7,206.2
2,206.8
30.6
Subway International BV
17,322.0
4,330.5
25.0

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Denmark in 2024?

The market size of the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Denmark is €4.1bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark industry in 2024?

There are 9,340 businesses in the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Denmark, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Denmark grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Denmark has been declining at a CAGR of 4.3 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Denmark over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Denmark is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Restaurants & Takeaways market in Denmark?

The biggest companies operating in the Restaurants & Takeaways market in Denmark are MCD Europe Ltd, Yum! Restaurant Holdings and Subway International BV

What does the Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark include?

Full-service restaurants and Fast-food restaurants are part of the Restaurants & Takeaways industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark?

The company holding the most market share in Denmark is MCD Europe Ltd.

How competitive is the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Denmark?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Restaurants & Takeaways industry in Denmark.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Companies in this industry provide food services to customers, whether they’re served while seated or serve themselves from a display of items. The industry includes the consumption of meals on the premises, food delivery and takeaway orders. It covers full-service restaurants, fast-food restaurants, mobile food carts and establishments selling prepared takeaway meals.

Related Terms

TAKEAWAYSFAST FOODFULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS

What's included in this industry?

Full-service restaurantsFast-food restaurantsTakeaway restaurantsMobile food stands

Companies

MCD Europe LtdYum! Restaurant HoldingsSubway International BV

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

561 - Restaurants and mobile food service activities in Denmark

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Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue Growth
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue
  • Employees
  • Business
  • Profit
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Takeaways enjoy an online ordering boom during the pandemic. While restaurants faced restrictions that left them unable to generate dine-in revenue, takeaways continued to operate, seeing their sales climb as people stuck at home looked to treat themselves.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into Denmark
  • Total Exports into Denmark
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

The presence of independent outlets keeps the market fragmented. Despite the presence of big-name fast-food chains like McDonald’s, Subway and Burger King, there are many smaller, independent restaurants and takeaways throughout Europe.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
  • Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
  • Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis

What regions are businesses in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 6 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit margin (2024)

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Restaurants and takeaways must comply with specific food rules. Food establishments have to follow rules on food preparation, storage and waste, alongside rules on labelling of foods containing any of the 14 most common allergens, including eggs, peanuts and molluscs.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

The COVID-19 outbreak takes a toll on profitability. Strict restrictions during the pandemic left restaurants unable to generate revenue from dine-in service, cutting sales and eating into profit.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Restaurants & Takeaways in Denmark industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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