In 2023, the number of high growth enterprises in the Italian restaurants and mobile food service sector reached approximately 1.28 thousand. Forecasts indicate a continuous annual increase, with the number expected to reach 1.62 thousand by 2028. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2028 averages around 4.7%. Over this five-year period, the sector's compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to be 4.8%.

Future trends to watch for:

Emergence of fusion and international cuisines driving growth in new segments.
Increasing investment in technology for operations management and customer engagement.
Shift towards sustainability and plant-based options influencing new enterprise formations.