Industry Insights DINING AUSTRALIA 2016
Latest Trends in Australian Dining Australian Card Members are driving continued, strong growth across all dining categories. American Express Business Insights is pleased to present the Dining Trend Monitor for 2016. Processing millions of card transactions every day gives us a unique view across a range of industries and allows us to report on emerging trends in consumer behaviour. Our clients are then able to benefit from this analysis by adapting to change ahead of the curve. We have once again analysed our data relative to the Australian dining industry and identified trends across the key segments of,, and Take-Away/Quick Service (QSR). We have analysed the contours of growth and change in the dining habits of American Express Card Members nationally and provided insight into trends in major capital cities. Our analysis shows that the robust growth in all dining categories seen in 2015 has continued in 2016 and in some cases accelerated. The ongoing impact of digital payments technology, and the diversification and premiumisation of the quick service/ take-away and casual dining sectors is attracting more frequent custom, while spend at restaurant and fine dining establishments continues to grow. We hope you ll find these insights to be a valuable contribution to the growth and success of your business. Please contact your relationship manager if you are interested in receiving similar analysis that is specific to your business. Emily Roberts Vice President & General Manager Merchant Services Australia & New Zealand
2016 KEY TRENDS Australian diners are spending more on dining, and spending far more often. HEADLINE INSIGHTS Australia s continued appreciation for quality dining experiences from fine dining to take-away is clearly reflected in recent consumer spend behaviour. Factors such as increased consciousness of the source and quality of ingredients, an expanding range of dining options and the influence of technology (such as ordering and delivery apps, and tap and go payments) are converging to drive growth at all levels within and beyond metropolitan areas. Crucially, transaction frequency is significantly up compared to 2015. The efforts of dining establishments to combine quality, value and convenience are being rewarded as consumers increasingly choose to eat out. This in turn is making what might previously have been considered as more premium dining experiences into options that are accessible and attractive to a greater number of customers. KEY TRENDS There are marked increases across the dining industry in 2016 vs. 2015. Overall Dining 12.2 % 28.2 % in total transactions 23.3 % transactions per diner 6.9 % 9.1 % in total transactions 6.7 % 18.5 % 31.5 % (Cafés, bars & clubs) Quick Service Restaurant (QSR)/ Take-Away 15.8 % 36.6 % 33.3 % in total transactions in total transactions in total transactions
FINE DINING INSIGHT QSR/TAKE-AWAY INSIGHT More people are eating out at high end restaurants. rage transaction size is slightly down. But transactions per diner are well up. 7.4 % 1.4 % 20.0 % number of diners SHARE OF SPEND Dinner enjoys 51% of all dining spend and 36% of all transactions. 1 % 5 % 26 % 51 % 17 % Share of Breakfast (4 AM - 11 AM) Lunch (11 AM - 4 PM) Early evening (4 PM - 7 PM) Dinner (7 PM - 2 AM) Other (2 AM - 4 AM) 1 % 12 % 36 % 35 % 16 % Share of MEAL TIME SPEND AND TRANSACTIONS Dinner time is prime time for: 48 % of spend Early evening dining is a valuable contributor all round. 20 % of transactions 16 % of transactions 58 % of spend 14 % QSR/Take-Away of transactions 17 % of transactions SHARE OF TRANSACTIONS Breakfast Lunch Early evening Dinner Other 20 % 52 % 23 % 4 % 1 % 15 % 52 % 28 % 4 % 1 % 42 % 14 % 17 % 0 % 27 % 36 % 17 % 16 % 1 % QSR 30 %
SYDNEY DINERS In 2016 Sydney diners accounted for 37% of all diners nationally with a 41% share of overall spend. SYDNEY DINERS: SHARE OF SPEND QSR/Take-Away Share of 43 % 37 % 36 % 37 % Share of 49 % 41 % 40 % 39 % Sydney vs. Regional NSW per Sydney 12 % 31 % 7 % 5 % 14 % 22 % Regional NSW 12 % 27 % 5 % 6 % 11 % 20 % MELBOURNE DINERS In 2016 Melbourne diners accounted for 29% of all diners nationally with a 25% share of overall spend. MELBOURNE DINERS: SHARE OF SPEND QSR/Take-Away Share of 30 % 28 % 28 % 23 % Share of 29 % 27 % 24 % 16 % Melbourne vs. Regional Victoria per Melbourne 12 % 27 % 7 % 4 % 12 % 18 % Regional Victoria 12 % 28 % 5 % 7 % 13 % 22 %
BRISBANE & GOLD COAST DINERS In 2016 Brisbane & Gold Coast diners accounted for 21% of all diners nationally with a 10% share of overall spend. BRISBANE DINERS: SHARE OF SPEND QSR/Take-Away Share of 7 % 16 % 21 % 17 % Share of 5 % 10 % 12 % 13 % Brisbane & Gold Coast vs. Regional Queensland per Brisbane & Gold Coast 2 % 0 % 1 % 3 % 2 % 1 % Regional Queensland 7 % 10 % 8 % 0 % 2 % 2 % PERTH DINERS In 2016 Perth diners accounted for 10% of all diners nationally with a 6% share of overall spend. PERTH DINERS: SHARE OF SPEND QSR/Take-Away Share of 10 % 10 % 10 % 10 % Share of 6 % 6 % 5 % 8 % Perth vs. Regional WA per Perth 11 % 27 % 6 % 4 % 13 % 19 % Regional WA 12 % 28 % 4 % 8 % 13 % 23 %
ADELAIDE DINERS In 2016 Adelaide diners accounted for 7% of all diners nationally with a 4% share of overall spend. ADELAIDE DINERS: SHARE OF SPEND QSR/Take-Away Share of 3 % 7 % 7 % 5 % Share of 2 % 4 % 4 % 3 % Adelaide vs. Regional SA per Adelaide 34 % 33 % 17 % 14 % 1 % 13 % Regional SA 31 % 33 % 11 % 18 % 1 % 20 % BEST DINERS TOP 10 % BY SPEND The top 10% of diners account for 52% of overall dining spend. 10 % 90 % Best Bottom 90% 52 % 48 % Share of Share of Overall Dining The best diners (Top 10% by total dining spend) are valuable in every dining category Best Bottom 90% 69 % 31 % 57 % 43 % 59 % 41 % 78 % 22 % QSR Source: American Express Australia internal data, January 2015 - December 2016. Data does not represent American Express financial performance.
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