Key Takeaways
- Average consumer spending per visit to restaurants was 85 RON in 2023.
- 62% of Romanians dine out at least once a month in 2023.
- Online ordering accounts for 35% of total restaurant transactions.
- Restaurant employment in Romania totaled 280,000 full-time equivalents in 2023.
- Average monthly wage in restaurants was 3,800 RON in 2023, up 18% YoY.
- 45% of restaurant staff are under 30 years old in 2023.
- EBITDA margins averaged 14.2% for mid-sized restaurants in 2023.
- Food cost percentage: 32% of revenue in full-service restaurants.
- Labor costs represent 38% of total operating expenses.
- In 2023, the Romanian restaurant industry reached a market value of approximately 7.2 billion EUR, marking a 12% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.
- The HoReCa sector in Romania contributed 4.8% to the national GDP in 2022, with restaurants accounting for 65% of the total sector value.
- Romania's full-service restaurants segment grew by 15.3% in revenue from 2021 to 2022, reaching 3.1 billion EUR.
- Total number of restaurants in Romania reached 36,200 in 2023, up 7% from 2022.
- International chains like McDonald's operate 92 outlets in Romania as of 2023.
- KFC has 78 restaurants in Romania, with 15 new openings in 2023.
In 2023, Romanians ate out more often, spending 85 RON per visit as online and loyalty drove growth.
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