Cafe Market To Reach $430.02 Billion By 2030 | CAGR 5.4%

Cafe Market Growth & Trends

The global cafe market size is estimated to reach USD 430.02 billion in 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The aggressive expansion of both local and international café chains is a significant driver in the café market. Major brands such as Starbucks, Costa Coffee, Dunkin’, and Tim Hortons continue to open new outlets across urban and suburban areas, especially in emerging markets. Moreover, there has been a surge in café openings as companies seek to capture the rapidly growing middle-class and urban populations in countries like China, India, and Indonesia.

Franchising is also playing a crucial role in the global expansion of café chains. Franchises allow brands to scale quickly and efficiently by leveraging local expertise while maintaining global consistency. In recent years, many café chains have adopted a franchising model to penetrate new markets with lower capital expenditure. Moreover, cafes are no longer just about coffee. To stay competitive and cater to evolving consumer tastes, many cafes have diversified their offerings to include a broader range of food and beverages. The addition of fresh sandwiches, pastries, salads, breakfast items, and plant-based food products has expanded the consumer base and increased average spending per visit. Innovative beverages like flavored lattes, frappes, cold brews, and nitro coffee have become a staple at many cafés, drawing in younger consumers who crave novelty and personalization.

The rise of online food delivery services has had a profound impact on the café market, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Platforms like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub have made it easier for consumers to order café products from the comfort of their homes. Many cafés have partnered with these platforms, increasing their reach and generating new revenue streams from customers who may not have visited their physical locations. Ghost kitchens, or virtual kitchens, have also emerged as a new trend within the café market. These are kitchens that operate solely for online orders and do not have a physical storefront. This model has become popular among café chains looking to expand into new locations without the overhead costs associated with traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Starbucks, for example, has launched several ghost kitchens in collaboration with online delivery platforms to cater to the rising demand for delivery services.

Furthermore, as competition in the café market intensifies, brands are focusing on building long-term customer relationships through loyalty programs and personalized marketing. Loyalty programs, often integrated into mobile apps, offer customers incentives such as discounts, free products, and exclusive promotions in exchange for repeat business. These programs not only boost customer retention but also provide valuable data on consumer preferences, enabling cafés to tailor their offerings accordingly.

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Cafe Market Report Highlights

• Based on region, Asia Pacific is expected to grow with a CAGR of 6.0% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2030. Factors such as offering affordable, tech-driven coffee experiences combined with increasing disposable incomes and a growing preference for Western café culture, contribute to Asia Pacific's rapid growth in the global café market.

• Based on type, other cafes such as bakeries and patisseries are expected to grow with a CAGR of 6.2% from 2024 to 2030. The global demand for healthier and artisanal baked products is contributing to the growth of cafes that offer a combination of bakery items and coffee.

• Based on category, QSR is estimated to grow with a CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2030. QSRs benefit from economies of scale, enabling them to offer competitive pricing and launch frequent promotional campaigns contributing to their rapid growth.

• Based on distribution channel, online delivery is expected to grow with a CAGR of 6.2% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2030. Factors such as convenience, time-saving, discounts, and others result in increasing adoption of online delivery services thus driving the market growth.

Cafe Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global cafe market on the basis of type, category, distribution channel, and region:

Cafe Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Franchise

• Local Coffee Shops

• Others

Cafe Category Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• QSR

• Kiosk

Cafe Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Dine-in

• Takeaways & Drive-through

• Online Delivery

Cafe Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • U.K.

  • Germany

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • Australia & New Zealand

  • South Korea

• Central & South America

  • Brazil

• Middle East & Africa

  • South Africa

List of Key Players in the Cafe Market

• Starbucks Coffee Company

• Tim Hortons

• Dunkin'

• Costa Coffee

• McCafé

• Biggby Coffee

• The Human Bean

• Café Barbera

• Cafe2U

• Gloria Jean’s Coffee