Mediterranean Restaurants in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: May 2024
NAICS OD6342
Spotlight Report Revenue
$33.4bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
372k
Businesses
16,434
Wages
$X.Xbn
Mediterranean Restaurants in the US industry analysis
Renowned for its vibrant flavors and healthful attributes, Mediterranean cuisine centers around fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, and lean proteins like fish and legumes. Mediterranean restaurants experienced volatility in the last few years because of domestic and global economic changes. When the pandemic hit, many restaurant owners were forced to curtail dine-in operations, contributing to a massive dip in revenue in 2020, though an uptick in take-away order sustained many establishments during this time. Recovery was swift, once the government lifted stay-at-home orders, leaving consumers eager to eat out again. Rising consumer spending throughout the last few years has been a driver behind a rise in consumer expenditures on dining out. Demand for Mediterranean cuisine has grown, with the impact of the pandemic on revenue growth being relatively brief. Revenue grew at a CAGR of 3.0% to $33.4 billion over the last five years, including a rise of 0.2% in 2024.
Trends and Insights
- Over the five years to 2024, Mediterranean Restaurants industry revenue has benefited from increased consumer spending and disposable income. Thanks to its affordability and nutritional value, Mediterranean food has become a staple in many American’s diets.
- Full-service dining in Mediterranean restaurants has experienced a resurgence, emphasizing personalized service, attention to detail, and authentic cooking methods. These establishments attract individuals who enjoy an inviting atmosphere fitting for special occasions or social gatherings.
- High initial capital investment in quality ingredients and skilled staff, coupled with intense competition in the food service market, make entry difficult for Mediterranean. Establishing a unique identity in a saturated market amidst comparable establishments can be a significant challenge.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 3.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $33.4bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Fast casual dining model takes over the industry
- The number of Mediterranean restaurants has grown rapidly over the past decade, as Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines have become increasingly popular.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Limited expansion due to saturation
- As Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine become more popular, restaurants are likely to begin growing outside of cities and entering suburban and rural communities.
Biggest companies in the Mediterranean Restaurants in the US
There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Mediterranean Restaurants in the US industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Products & Services Segmentation
Mediterranean Restaurants in the US
Products & Services
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Full-service, Takeout and delivery and Fast casual dining. Full-service is the largest segment of the Mediterranean Restaurants in the US.
Trends and Insights
Full-service dining has had a resurgence
- Full-service dining in Mediterranean restaurants feature table service, as well as a more formal or upscale atmosphere compared to fast-casual alternatives.
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Competitors
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the US
- Caterers in the US
- Fast Food Restaurants in the US
Complementors
- Single Location Full-Service Restaurants in the US
International industries
- Full-Service Restaurants in Canada
- Restaurants in Australia
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Operators in this industry primarily sell Mediterranean food and beverages for restaurant dining or takeout.
What's included in this industry?
Managing full-service restaurantsManaging limited-service restaurantsCompanies
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Related Terms
FAST CASUALHALALPITAIndustry Code
NAICS 722511 - Mediterranean Restaurants in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Over the five years to 2024, Mediterranean Restaurants industry revenue has benefited from increased consumer spending and disposable income. Thanks to its affordability and ...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Factors that influence volatility in the industry
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Full-service dining in Mediterranean restaurants has experienced a resurgence, emphasizing personalized service, attention to detail, and authentic cooking methods. These est...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
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Analyst insights
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- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
High initial capital investment in quality ingredients and skilled staff, coupled with intense competition in the food service market, make entry difficult for Mediterranean. ...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Private assistance for Mediterranean restaurants includes grants or loans from culinary organizations or foundations aiming to support small businesses in the food sector. Pu...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Profit margins in the Mediterranean restaurant industry have decreased from 5.1% to 4.7%, emphasizing the importance of managing operational costs while maintaining quality. ...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Mediterranean Restaurants in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Mediterranean Restaurants in the US industry in United States is $33.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Mediterranean Restaurants in the US industry in 2024?
There are 16,434 businesses in the Mediterranean Restaurants in the US industry in United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Mediterranean Restaurants in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Mediterranean Restaurants in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 3.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Mediterranean Restaurants in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Mediterranean Restaurants in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What does the Mediterranean Restaurants in the US in United States include?
Managing full-service restaurants and Managing limited-service restaurants are part of the Mediterranean Restaurants in the US industry.
How competitive is the Mediterranean Restaurants in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Mediterranean Restaurants in the US industry in United States.
