What Will Foodservice Segments Resemble in 2027?

Foodservice in 2027: A Battle for Share

Foodservice probably won’t look dramatically different in 2027. But the economics underneath it are changing.

We expect modest real growth, continued labor pressure and consumers who remain selective about where they spend.

Meanwhile, the lines between restaurants, c-stores, retail, colleges and other channels keep blurring.

Our latest outlook examines what we expect across the major foodservice segments—and why 2027 may increasingly be a year about taking share rather than riding market growth.

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