Russians Cut Restaurant Visits, Boost Ready-Made Food Demand
Residents of Russia reduced visits to cafes and restaurants while maintaining demand for ready-made dishes.
Consensus
- Russians are visiting restaurants less frequently.
- Demand for ready-made food remains strong.
- Investment in the production of ready-made meals is increasing.
- Gastronomic and event-based tourism supports restaurant demand in Kaluga, Tver, and Tula regions.
- There is a shortage of qualified kitchen staff, especially cooks, in the restaurant industry.
Points of divergence
- 70% of Russians are willing to cut daily expenses for a vacation, with 38% choosing moderate savings and 32% choosing significant savings. — riamo
- 30% of respondents are willing to save 5,000–10,000 rubles monthly for a trip, 25% are willing to save 10,000–30,000 rubles, and 13% will adjust savings based on income. — riamo
- A major bakery company in the Moscow region is launching a sandwich production line. — riamo
Coverage (2 sources)
- In Russia, demand for regional grocery chain franchises has decreased — Коммерсантъ
- Russians are visiting restaurants less often, but continue to buy ready-made food — РИАМО