All Market Intelligence Reports

Complete collection of DIG-IN’s restaurant industry insights and data-driven analysis across Portuguese markets.

 

Portugal’s Independent Restaurant Dominance: 88.5% Market Share Signals Massive Consolidation Opportunity

Portugal’s restaurant market remains overwhelmingly independent with 88.5% of establishments operating outside chain structures, creating unprecedented consolidation opportunities as only 11.5% of restaurants have achieved chain scale across the country.

88.5% Independent Share
7.7:1 Independent Ratio
42.2% Food Court Chains

July 14, 2025
Family Market

The Family Dining Opportunity: 67% of Portuguese Restaurants Miss Out

DIG‑IN data shows that most Portuguese restaurants are not family-optimized—missing out on consistent, high-value demand from parents and children alike.

67% Miss Family Market
23% Higher Engagement
18% Revenue Premium

July 14, 2025
Climate Adaptation

Climate-Adaptive Restaurants Outperform Traditional Venues by 35%

Portugal’s climate-adaptive restaurants demonstrate superior performance metrics across key operational indicators, outperforming traditional venues by 35% while capturing emerging consumer preferences for weather-resilient dining experiences.

35% Performance Advantage
78% Year-Round Operations
42% Higher Resilience

July 13, 2025
Extended Hours

The Summer Hours Gap: Most Restaurants Miss Peak Tourism Demand

As Portugal’s summer foot traffic surges, thousands of diners are out and about—just as most restaurants close their doors. Only 31% of venues stay open late, and just 28% open early, despite clear demand shifts during high season.

69% Missing Out
23% Higher Revenue
18% More Daily Revenue

July 12, 2025
Outdoor Dining

Portugal’s Outdoor Dining Revolution: How 46% Adoption is Driving Restaurant Success

Portuguese restaurants with outdoor dining achieve 13.2% higher customer ratings than indoor-only establishments, revealing massive untapped potential for market expansion across 174 distinct restaurant categories.

46% Adoption Rate
13.2% Higher Ratings
54% Market Gap

July 11, 2025
Outdoor Dining

Portugal’s Outdoor Dining Revolution: 89% Customer Preference Drives Market Transformation

Portuguese consumers demonstrate overwhelming preference for outdoor dining experiences, with 89% favoring al fresco options when available, driving fundamental market restructuring as restaurants adapt physical spaces and service models.

89% Customer Preference
62% Revenue Increase
31% Longer Stay