Restaurant Buildings Market Report 2026

The restaurant buildings market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $279.34 billion in 2025 to $296.61 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in commercial foodservice demand, expansion of traditional dine-in restaurants, reliance on conventional building materials, increasing need for periodic renovation of old restaurant sites, rising construction of cafeteria facilities.

The restaurant buildings market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $387.99 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of modular and delivery-only restaurant formats, increasing demand for energy-efficient kitchen infrastructure, rising investment in flexible and modern dining environments, expansion of restaurant chains into urban and suburban markets, heightened focus on sustainable building materials for foodservice facilities. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing construction of full-service and limited-service restaurant buildings, rising demand for renovation of aging restaurant infrastructure, expansion of pop-up and modular restaurant concepts, growing adoption of flexible indoor-outdoor dining spaces, higher demand for foodservice-compliant ventilation and utility layouts.

The rising demand in malls is expected to drive the growth of the restaurant buildings market going forward. A mall generally refers to a large enclosed shopping center or a complex of interconnected retail stores housed within a single structure, designed to offer consumers a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options under one roof. Restaurant buildings within malls attract substantial foot traffic, benefit from synergy with surrounding retailers, and offer enhanced convenience, accessibility, a diverse customer base, greater revenue opportunities, and improved brand visibility. For example, in October 2024, according to the Centre for Retail Research, a UK-based retail organization, retail sales in Great Britain reached $664.35 billion (£510 billion) in 2023, marking a 3% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the rising demand in malls is fueling the growth of the restaurant buildings market.

Major players in the restaurant buildings market are concentrating on innovative products such as global next-gen restaurants to drive market revenues. In August 2023, The Wendy's Company, a US-based fast-food restaurant chain, launched global next-gen restaurants. This design incorporates performance data from layout simulations and insights from cross-functional teams, franchisees, and crew members to ensure an enhanced experience for everyone involved. The design standard of Global Next Gen provides increased kitchen output capacity by over 50% for restaurants with the highest customer demand. Additionally, it significantly enhances digital capacity, streamlining the experience for digital and delivery customers.

In July 2024, Darden Restaurants, Inc., a US-based multi-brand restaurant company, acquired Chuy's Holdings, Inc. for $605 million USD. The purpose of this acquisition is to expand Darden's portfolio by adding Chuy's unique Tex-Mex brand, which will enhance growth opportunities and diversify its dining options. Chuy's Holdings, Inc. is a US-based full-service restaurant company known for providing a vibrant and distinctive dining experience focused on authentic Tex-Mex cuisine.

Major companies operating in the restaurant buildings market are DESCCO Design & Construction Inc., Stovall Construction Inc., Tech 24 Construction Inc., Hilbers Inc., Hencken & Gaines Inc., RCA Contractors Inc., Shingobee Builders Inc., The Beam Team Inc., GCM Construction Inc., Prodigy Construction Company, BnK Construction LLC, Woodbine Construction Company, Power Construction Inc., China Pacific Construction Group Co. Ltd., AECOM Inc., Balfour Beatty plc, Bouygues Construction SA, China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited, Fluor Corporation, Hochtief AG, Kier Group plc, Laing O'Rourke plc, Lendlease Group, Skanska AB, Turner Construction Company, Wates Group Limited, Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Clark Construction Group LLC, Gilbane Building Company.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the restaurant buildings market by raising the cost of imported construction materials, kitchen equipment, HVAC systems, and finishing products, leading to higher expenses for new construction and renovation projects across full-service, limited-service, and ghost kitchen segments. Regions heavily reliant on imported steel, refrigeration units, and specialized foodservice fixturesespecially North America and parts of Europeare most affected. However, tariffs are also encouraging domestic sourcing, boosting local equipment manufacturing, and fostering innovation in cost-efficient restaurant building solutions.

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A restaurant building is a commercial property dedicated to preparing and serving food and beverages to customers. Typically, it provides a space for the preparation, serving, and consumption of food within the confines of a constructed building.

The main types of restaurant buildings include limited-service restaurants, cafeterias, buffets, full-service restaurants, and ghost restaurants. Limited-service restaurants are establishments where the interaction between patrons and staff is minimal and concludes once the patron receives their food. The equipment used for restaurant building constructions includes earthmoving equipment, material handling equipment, heavy construction vehicles, and other relevant machinery. These constructions encompass activities such as new construction, reconstruction, and renovation of restaurant spaces.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the restaurant buildings market in 2025. The regions covered in the restaurant buildings market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the restaurant buildings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The restaurant building market includes revenues earned by entities by constructing building for casual dining restaurants, fast casual restaurants, contemporary casual restaurants, and pop-up restaurants. The market includes new construction, modifications, and repair of buildings. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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