Special Food Services Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030

Market Size and Industry Forecast

This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Special Food Services industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.

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20202021202220232024202520262027202820292030
Market Size (Total Revenue)

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% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company
Source: U.S. government financial data

Industry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024


Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Special Food Services companies in the United States.

Special Food Services Revenue by State

Market Size by State

Distribution by Company Size

Company SizeAll IndustriesSpecial Food Services
Small Business (< 5 Employees)

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Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Special Food Services Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies included).

Industry AveragePercent of Sales
Total Revenue

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit


Average Income Statement

Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold

Salaries, Wages, and Benefits

Rent

Advertising

Depreciation and Amortization

Officer Compensation

Net Income


Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial RatioIndustry Average
Profitability Ratios

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Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Special Food Services Industry Product Mix

Product DescriptionDescriptionRevenue
($ Millions)
Industry total

Meals, snacks & beverages prepared under long-term contract
Meals, snacks & beverages prepared under other long-term contract
Meals, snacks & beverages prepared for catered events
Meals & beverages served at events on customer's premises
Meals, snacks & beverages under long-term contract for transport bus
Meals & beverages served at events on caterer's premises
Alcoholic beverages served for immediate consumption
Meals, snacks and beverages prepared for immediate consumption
Beer, ale & malt beverages served for immediate consumption

Special Food Services Industry Compensation and Salary Surveys

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom QuartileAverage (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations3%

Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers1%
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations81%
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7%
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7%
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5%
Cooks and Food Preparation Workers20%
Cooks13%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria8%
Food Preparation Workers7%
Food Preparation Workers7%
Food and Beverage Serving Workers46%
Fast Food and Counter Workers28%
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food23%
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop6%
Waiters and Waitresses10%
Waiters and Waitresses10%
Other Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers8%
Sales and Related Occupations5%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $998,325,373 on the special food services industry. It has awarded 5,446 contracts to 854 companies, with an average value of $1,168,999 per company.

Top Companies in Special Food Services and Adjacent Industries

CompanyAddressRevenue
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PublisherPell Research
GeographyUnited States
Publication DateMarch 2025
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