Consumption in Buenos Aires restaurants continues without recoveryand Empty tables It became a frequent postcard The gastronomic sector is worriedwhich is facing Increasingly high costs And increasingly tight profit margins. Yes okay Many stores were unable to support themselves and had to close their doors.the majority of institutions that remain active are trying Crisis resistance Reduce their profits and adapt their trading strategies.
he New President of the Association of Hotels, Restaurants, Confectioneries and Cafes (AHRCC), Camilo SuarezAnd he pointed out that Reduced consumption up to 30% Compared to 2024, a year that has already witnessed a deep recession. Even though they scored Specific mutations During special appointments e.g Mother’s Day wave Museum nightHowever, the effect was not sufficient to compensate for the general decline, in context Reduced purchasing power and reduced unnecessary expenses.
Restaurants in Crisis: Changing Consumption Habits in Argentina
scan for Management and convenience I revealed it 8 out of 10 Argentines have modified their consumption habitsand Food outings They are among the first cuts. As Suarez put it.The crisis hits everyone, albeit in different ways and for different reasons“. in Puerto MaderoThe decline in the number of tourists severely affected sales, while in MicrocenterWhere offices and commercial activity dominate It only lasts until the first days of the monthcoinciding with the collection of salaries.
the Still lifesFor their part, A Higher level of consumptionpartly because of them Plentiful dishes can be sharedwhich makes going out easier. This type of building achieves Maintain customer flow Thanks your Price to quality ratio And the cultural value they represent to the people of Buenos Aires.
In this sense, Gustavo Levinsonthe follower Association of Pizzerias and Empanada Houses (Apyce)He explained that since March Sales showed a downward trendalthough In October and the first days of November, some recovery was observed. “We have to see if it strengthens as a trend, but seasonally at the end of the year, orders always increase. In addition, there is more tourism, especially from the United States and Brazil.” He said.
but, Levinson warned that the average ticket Still low. “Don’t order a second drink, always opt for dessert or opt for fine wine. Production is maintained, but with restrictions: consumption is modified, for example, more expensive pizza varieties are no longer favouredHe explained.
Meanwhile, Suarez admitted this It is difficult to offer discounts or promotionssince the restaurants “To the limit” with prices. “Costs, especially service costs, are very high and this is not the time to pass them on to the client. We have had to reduce profit margins to remain competitive, but quality has not been compromised“He stressed.
On the other hand, Suarez He said it is difficult for restaurants to serve them Discounts or promotionssince they “To the maximum“With prices: ” Coststhe services are basically very high, and frankly, this is not the time to move it completely to “final values”. He added that they should have cut back Profit margins To be competitive. “Quality is not compromised,” he said.
Despite the complex landscape, the sector works hand in hand with… City government to Strengthen reactivation measuresAmong them is A Calendar of events on Corrientes StreetWhere the restaurants will remain Open until 4amwith Musical performances, street performers and cultural activities Aiming to attract the audience.
However, the The outlook for the gastronomic sector remains cautious. Entrepreneurs trust that Inbound tourism It can work as a recovery engine, although the latest data is not encouraging: In September, the entry of foreign visitors fell by 18.9% year on year. according to Daniel ShteyngartDirector of the Productive Development Area B Found“,”We are on track for the worst decline since 2006, excluding the pandemic“.
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