Restaurant activity increased 52.11% in October of this year

In October 2021, restaurant activity grew by 52.11% compared to the same month in 2020, influenced by the growth of three of its four components, reported the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI).

Likewise, in the accumulated period from January to October it showed a variation of 50.79%. This activity was carried out within the regulatory framework referring to the extension of the State of National Emergency in force until October 31, in which restrictions are modified according to the level of alert by province and department, and measures are established that citizens must follow in the new social coexistence.

In the study month, the group of restaurants and mobile food service increased by 68.73%, determined by the favorable development of the activities of poultry, restaurants, fast food, chifas, coffee restaurants, cevicherías, tourist restaurants and meats and grills, as a result of the extension of opening hours, greater coverage of the delivery service, expansion of capacity in establishments, renewal of menus (entry of new dishes), increase in digital adaptation and application of marketing strategies.

Other factors that influenced this result were the celebrations of the Creole Song Day and Halloween. Sandwich shops, Japanese food, international food, Creole food, Italian food, pizzerias, candy stores, northern food and ice cream parlors were also favored.

For its part, the beverage service activity increased by 90.92% due to the development of the bar, restaurant, cafeteria and toy store businesses, due to the expansion of terrace spaces, reopening of stores, promotion of promotions on social networks, offers and coupons for cold, hot and cold beverages. all kinds of snacks. It is worth mentioning that the discos, bars and pubs are still closed due to the pandemic.

Other food service activities increased by 3.42% driven by the supply of meals for contractors (food service to air and land transport companies), due to the higher travel requirement, by national and international tourism on the holidays of October, and the accelerated vaccination process against covid-19.

However, the activity of food concessionaires was slightly affected by the completion of food service contracts to companies in the mining, fishing, manufacturing, clinics and hospitals sectors.

Finally, the provision of meals on request (catering) decreased by 38.17% due to the lower requirement of food preparation and distribution services for events, both public and private, and corporate activities, in view of the restrictions established to avoid massive crowds.