Cafes and restaurants increased sales by 30% last year.

According to a study by the Ukrainian restaurant automation company Poster, the turnover of catering establishments in Ukraine increased by 30% in the second half of 2023 compared to the same period the previous year; traffic increased by 10%, and the average check increased by 18%.

The restaurant segment showed the greatest increase in turnover, with 37%. The average check increased by 23%, and traffic by 11%. The coffee shop segment increased its sales by 31%, traffic by 9%, and the average check by 20%. Cafe sales increased by 26%, the average check increased by 17%, and traffic increased by 7%.

At the same time, only 44% of the interviewed restaurateurs note that their establishments met their performance expectations last year. For 16% of those surveyed, indicators even exceeded expectations. It is noted that the most challenging element for restaurateurs in 2023 was to hire and retain teams, maintain menu prices despite rising costs.