Fish and Chip Shops in Australia Industry Market Research Report Now Updated by IBISWorld
Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) May 28, 2014 -- The Fish and Chip Shops industry in Australia has been struggling over the past five years, with competition being the number one adversary for operators. Over the five years through 2013-14, consumers have flocked to alternative fast-food options such as burger franchises, sandwich bars and ethnic fast-food takeaway. Consumers are now exposed to a greater range of takeaway options than ever before, with traditional takeaway establishments such as fish and chip shops losing out due to their generic food options. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Ryan Lin, “The rising health consciousness of Australian consumers have also deterred them from consuming traditional fish and chips due to their high-fat content”. As a result, in the five years through 2013-14, industry revenue is forecast to decrease at annualised 1.1% to total $684.9 million. In 2013-14, industry revenue is forecast to fall by only 0.3%, with higher consumer sentiment levels buoying a year of otherwise struggling revenue.
Despite poor conditions, industry operators have begun to fight back. Fish and chip shops have started to adopt low-oil air fryers and increase their food provision to appeal to health-conscious consumers, and improve their overall image as an increasingly healthy fast-food option. “Over the past five years, fish and chip shop operators have also reduced their dependency on employed labour as they take up owner operation,” says Ljn. This has effectively allowed them to cut back wage costs to boost profit margins at the expense of their own time. The industry exhibits a low level of market share concentration and has no major players.
Over the next five years, competitive forces are anticipated to keep the Fish and Chip Shops industry on the defensive. The lacklustre uptake of healthier fish and chip options is expected to be due to the high-fat and unhealthy stigma attached to traditional fast food. However, industry establishments in high pedestrian traffic locations are anticipated to perform more favourably, leading to a race for prime locations. Industry operators that are unable to keep up with changing conditions are expected to exit the industry over the next five years.
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IBISWorld industry Report Key Topics
This industry includes establishments that sell fish and chips for on-premise and takeaway consumption.
Industry Performance
Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle
Products & Markets
Supply Chain
Products & Services
Major Markets
International Trade
Business Locations
Competitive Landscape
Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Basis of Competition
Barriers to Entry
Industry Globalisation
Major Companies
Operating Conditions
Capital Intensity
Technology & Systems
Revenue Volatility
Regulation & Policy
Industry Assistance
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios
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Gavin Smith, IBISWorld, http://www.ibisworld.com.au, +61 396553833, [email protected]
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