The report covers Cambodian Food Delivery Industry Research and is segmented by Type (Full Service Restaurants, Self-service Restaurants, Fast Food, Street Stalls/Kiosks, Cafes/Bars, and 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway) and Structure (Chained Outlets and Independent Outlets). The report offers market size and forecast in value terms in USD million for all the above segments.

The size of the Cambodian Food Delivery Industry market was valued at USD 2.51 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 6.12 Million by 2032, with an expected CAGR of 13.57% during the forecast period. The Cambodian food delivery industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by urbanization, a growing middle class, and increased internet penetration. The rise of digital platforms and mobile applications has transformed the way consumers access food, making it more convenient than ever. Key players in the market include local startups and established international brands, which have adapted their services to meet the preferences of Cambodian consumers. Popular food delivery platforms such as Foodpanda, GrabFood, and local players like Nham24 cater to a diverse range of culinary options, from traditional Khmer dishes to international cuisine, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage. Cambodia's food delivery market is characterized by a competitive landscape, with companies leveraging promotions and partnerships with restaurants to expand their customer base. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift towards online food ordering, as consumers sought safe and convenient dining options amid lockdowns and social distancing measures. This trend has led to increased investment in logistics and delivery infrastructure, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of services. Recent developments include: In August 2022, DPE announced the purchase of Domino's Pizza businesses in Cambodia, Malaysia, and Singapore for USD 214 million. A binding agreement has been entered into between DPE and Impress Foods Pte Ltd, which owns Domino's Pizza Singapore and Domino's Pizza Cambodia at 100%; Mikenwill (M) Sdn Bhd, which holds 100% of Dommal Food Services Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian franchise holder; and with minority Cambodian shareholders for the remaining 35%., In August 2022, Starbucks launched online sales in Cambodia through Wingmall, an online shopping platform. Using Wingmall, customers can order from Starbucks locations in Phnom Penh, Battambang, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville., In August 2021, The US-based fast-food chain Pizza Hut debuted in Cambodia by a local-food chain corporation United Food Group (UFG), the owner of Park Café, one of the top restaurants.. Key drivers for this market are: Increased Application of Collagen in End-User Industry, Implementation of Business Strategies by Market Players. Potential restraints include: Growing Inclination Toward Clean Label Products. Notable trends are: Growing Influence of Online Food Delivery Apps.

The Cambodian food delivery market, valued at $2.51 million in 2025, exhibits robust growth potential, projected to expand at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.57% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is driven by several key factors. Increasing smartphone penetration and internet access are creating a larger pool of potential customers comfortable with online ordering. A young and growing population, particularly in urban areas, is increasingly embracing convenience and the time-saving benefits of food delivery services. The rise of e-commerce and digital payment platforms further fuels this trend, simplifying the ordering and payment processes. The market is segmented by service type (full-service restaurants, self-service restaurants, fast food, street stalls/kiosks, cafes/bars, and 100% home delivery/takeaway) and outlet structure (chained outlets and independent outlets). While the dominance of specific segments remains to be determined based on detailed market research, the fast-food and 100% home delivery/takeaway segments are likely to experience significant growth due to their inherent convenience. Competition in the market involves both international players like Yum! Brands, Restaurant Brands International, and Domino's Pizza, and local Cambodian businesses, indicating a dynamic and evolving landscape. Growth, however, is likely to face certain challenges. Infrastructure limitations, particularly in less developed regions, could hinder delivery efficiency and reach. Maintaining food quality and hygiene standards across various delivery channels will be critical. Furthermore, ensuring competitive pricing while maintaining profitability for both restaurants and delivery platforms will be a constant balancing act. Future growth will likely depend on the ability of players to adapt to evolving consumer preferences, leverage technological advancements, and overcome logistical hurdles. The presence of established international players indicates a high degree of potential investment and future growth for those businesses able to navigate these market specifics. Successful businesses will need to focus on marketing to a younger, digitally-savvy demographic and on improving the overall delivery experience to retain customers in this burgeoning market. Recent developments include: In August 2022, DPE announced the purchase of Domino's Pizza businesses in Cambodia, Malaysia, and Singapore for USD 214 million. A binding agreement has been entered into between DPE and Impress Foods Pte Ltd, which owns Domino's Pizza Singapore and Domino's Pizza Cambodia at 100%; Mikenwill (M) Sdn Bhd, which holds 100% of Dommal Food Services Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian franchise holder; and with minority Cambodian shareholders for the remaining 35%., In August 2022, Starbucks launched online sales in Cambodia through Wingmall, an online shopping platform. Using Wingmall, customers can order from Starbucks locations in Phnom Penh, Battambang, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville., In August 2021, The US-based fast-food chain Pizza Hut debuted in Cambodia by a local-food chain corporation United Food Group (UFG), the owner of Park Café, one of the top restaurants.. Notable trends are: Growing Influence of Online Food Delivery Apps.

Cambodia Number of Job Postings: New: Accommodation and Food Services data was reported at 11.000 Unit in 05 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.000 Unit for 28 Apr 2025. Cambodia Number of Job Postings: New: Accommodation and Food Services data is updated weekly, averaging 1.000 Unit from Jan 2008 (Median) to 05 May 2025, with 905 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 297.000 Unit in 17 Apr 2023 and a record low of 0.000 Unit in 26 Jul 2021. Cambodia Number of Job Postings: New: Accommodation and Food Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Revelio Labs, Inc.. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cambodia – Table KH.RL.JP: Number of Job Postings: New: by Industry.

Cambodia Number of Job Postings: Active: Accommodation and Food Services data was reported at 74.000 Unit in 28 Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 76.000 Unit for 21 Apr 2025. Cambodia Number of Job Postings: Active: Accommodation and Food Services data is updated weekly, averaging 11.000 Unit from Jan 2008 (Median) to 28 Apr 2025, with 904 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 711.000 Unit in 17 Apr 2023 and a record low of 0.000 Unit in 21 Sep 2020. Cambodia Number of Job Postings: Active: Accommodation and Food Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Revelio Labs, Inc.. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cambodia – Table KH.RL.JP: Number of Job Postings: Active: by Industry.

In 2017, McDonald's was the leading foodservice company in South Korea, with a market share of around *** percent based on value sales. In 2018, the overall foodservice sales value in South Korea amounted to around **** billion U.S. dollars. A survey in April 2019 found that more than ** percent of respondents stated that they were eating out once every two to three days.

Independent vs Chain restaurants

South Korea’s foodservice sector has a large share of smaller, often family owned businesses. While chain franchise restaurants are expected to grow faster than independent restaurants, the sales value of independent restaurants accounted for around two thirds of the total restaurant sales value in 2018. Nevertheless, customers tend to spend more per transaction at chain restaurants than at independent restaurants.

McDonald’s in South Korea

American chain franchise McDonald’s opened their first shop in South Korea in 1988, opening their 100th store only seven years later. Nowadays, more than *** stores are operating throughout the country. Their delivery service, McDelivery, launched in 2007. The McDelivery app is one of the most downloaded and used food delivery apps in South Korea. One of McDonald’s biggest fast-food focused competitors is South Korean-based franchise Lotteria. The chain first started in Japan in 1972 and started operating in South Korea in 1979. While McDonald’s is dominant on the global market, Lotteria has been able to grow in Asian countries, such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and Cambodia.

The size of the Malaysia Food Service Market was valued at USD XX Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD XXX Million by 2032, with an expected CAGR of 26.40% during the forecast period. The food service market encompasses a broad range of businesses and organizations that prepare, serve, and sell food and beverages outside of the home. This dynamic sector includes various types of establishments, such as restaurants, cafes, catering services, fast-food outlets, food trucks, and institutional food services like those found in schools, hospitals, and corporate cafeterias. The market is characterized by its diverse consumer base, which includes individuals, families, and groups seeking convenient, affordable, and enjoyable dining experiences. Key trends shaping the food service market include the increasing demand for convenience and quick-service options, driven by busy lifestyles and changing consumer preferences. Fast-casual dining, which combines the speed of fast food with the quality of casual dining, has gained popularity as customers seek healthier and more gourmet meal choices. Additionally, the rise of delivery and takeout services has transformed how consumers interact with food service providers, leading to a surge in online ordering and third-party delivery apps. Recent developments include: January 2023: OldTown White Coffee café chain announced its plans to open 50 new outlets across Malaysia in 2023. The company is targeting growth in Malaysia’s northern and eastern suburban regions as it seeks to provide new customers with a choice of Asian-style products they can rely on.September 2022: TGI Fridays made a big franchising push in Asia, with plans to open 75 restaurants in Southeast Asia over the next 10 years. The deal with master franchisor Universal Success Enterprises is TGI Fridays’ biggest development agreement to date. TGI Fridays have more international locations (385) than domestic stores (315). It opened 22 international restaurants in 2022.August 2022: Domino’s Pizza Enterprises announced its plans to sign the biggest acquisition in the company’s history by acquiring the existing Domino’s Pizza businesses in Malaysia, Singapore, and Cambodia for USD 214 million.. Key drivers for this market are: Increasing Urbanization, Growing Disposable Income. Potential restraints include: High-price and additional delivery charges. Notable trends are: Full service restaurants held the major share in the market owing to the higher preference for authentic cuisines.

GDP: 2014p: Services: Accommodation & Food Service data was reported at 3,857,370.104 KHR mn in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,162,115.721 KHR mn for 2021. GDP: 2014p: Services: Accommodation & Food Service data is updated yearly, averaging 4,231,939.299 KHR mn from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2022, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,950,532.047 KHR mn in 2019 and a record low of 1,975,285.817 KHR mn in 2000. GDP: 2014p: Services: Accommodation & Food Service data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cambodia – Table KH.A006: SNA 1993: Gross Domestic Product: by Industry: 2014p.

Cambodia Number of Job Postings: Removed: Accommodation and Food Services data was reported at 8.000 Unit in 05 May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.000 Unit for 28 Apr 2025. Cambodia Number of Job Postings: Removed: Accommodation and Food Services data is updated weekly, averaging 1.000 Unit from Jan 2008 (Median) to 05 May 2025, with 905 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 285.000 Unit in 17 Apr 2023 and a record low of 0.000 Unit in 25 Oct 2021. Cambodia Number of Job Postings: Removed: Accommodation and Food Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Revelio Labs, Inc.. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cambodia – Table KH.RL.JP: Number of Job Postings: Removed: by Industry.

Abstract

This research is a survey of unregistered businesses conducted in Cambodia between February 2012 and February 2013 as part of Cambodia Enterprise Survey 2012. 303 informal businesses were interviewed.

Cambodia Enterprise Survey 2012 (also known as Investment Climate Survey 2012) was conducted by the World Bank Cambodia country office and Asian Development Bank. The survey formed analytical background for the Investment Climate Assessment (ICA) prepared by the World Bank in partnership with the government of Cambodia. The assessment was completed in August 2014.

The objectives of the 2014 Cambodia ICA are to provide up-to-date and fact-based analysis of the business environment for development partners, policymakers in the government, private sector, civil society, and outline priorities for improving business environment and suggest possible policy options for achieving them.

Cambodia Enterprise Survey and Cambodia Informal Survey follow the same methodology, the only difference between them is a formal status of interviewed establishments: the dataset for Cambodia Enterprise Survey (also published in Microdata Library) only includes firms registered with the Ministry of Commerce and dataset for Informal Survey includes businesses not registered with the Ministry of Commerce.

Cambodia Enterprise Survey was not conducted under the supervision of World Bank's Enterprise Analysis Unit, as other Enterprise Surveys, and therefore small variations in methodology are present.

Stratified random sampling was used to select the surveyed businesses. Data was collected using face-to-face interviews.

The topics covered include firm characteristics, access to finance, sales, costs of inputs/labor, workforce composition, bribery, licensing, infrastructure, trade, crime, competition, capacity utilization, land and permits, taxation, informality, business-government relations, innovation and technology, and performance measures.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

The primary sampling unit of the study is an establishment. An establishment is a physical location where business is carried out and where industrial operations take place or services are provided. A firm may be composed of one or more establishments. For example, a brewery may have several bottling plants and several establishments for distribution. For the purposes of this survey an establishment must make its own financial decisions and have its own financial statements separate from those of the firm. An establishment must also have its own management and control over its payroll.

Universe

The universe of the study, is manufacturing, trade, tourism, and selected services. In terms of the International Standard Industrial Classification (Rev. 4) the following groups are included: manufacturing (group C), construction (group F), wholesale and retail trade (group G), transportation and storage (group H), accommodation and food services activities (group I), travel agency, tour operator, reservation service and related activity (79) and computer programming, consultancy and related activities (62). Note that this definition excludes agriculture (group A), mining and quarrying (group B), energy and water supply (groups D and E), and all other services (groups J to U) except for IT (62) and travel agency, tour operator, reservation service and related activity (79) which were included in the population under study.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

Four levels of stratification were used in this country: sector, establishment size, location and formal status.

Sector stratification was designed in the following way: the universe was stratified into 5 sectors: (1) agroprocessing consisting of manufacture of food, beverages and tobacco, manufacture of wood and wood products and manufacture of rubber products (ISIC Rev. 4 codes 10-12 and 16), (2) manufacturing except agroprocessing (ISIC Rev. 4 group C except 10-12 and 16), (3) trade (ISIC Rev. 4 group G), (4) tourism (ISIC Rev. 4 group I and 79), and (5) other (ISIC Rev. 4 groups F and H and 62).

Size stratification was defined following the standardized definition for the rollout: small (5 to 19 employees), medium (20 to 99 employees), and large (more than 99 employees). For stratification purposes, the number of employees was defined on the basis of reported number of persons engaged daily in the last week as this was the only information available in the sampling frame.

Location stratification was defined in the five major urban economic centers: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Sihanouk Ville, and Battambang.

Stratification by formal status is done by distinguishing between firms that have the required registration with the Ministry of Commerce (formal firms) and those that lack the registration (informal firms).

The Establishment Listing 2009 (EL 2009), which was conducted during February-March 2009 by the National Institute of Statistics and the Ministry of Planning of Cambodia, was used as the sampling frame. The EL 2009 aimed at compiling basic statistics on establishments and constructing a comprehensive list of establishments. The establishment list was later used as a frame for the 2011 Economic Census.

The sample of firms that were interviewed for Cambodia Enterprise Survey 2007 was also used in the survey.

In order to have a sufficient number of firms outside Phnom Penh in the sample, firms in Battambang, Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Sihanouk Ville were oversampled proportionally in each stratum defined by sector, size, and formality, such that the total number of sampled firms from Battambang, Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Sihanouk Ville was approximately 50% in each of the strata (less if not enough firms outside Phnom Penh are available).

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

The questionnaire included most questions from the traditional Enterprise Survey Core Module. But there were some differences.

First, the survey collected more detailed information on some elements of the investment climate, such as firm registration (question 113), interest in the stock market (questions 102-106), and assessment of different investment locations (questions 107-108).

Second, detailed questions on revenues from supplying products/services and trade and the costs of inputs were asked (questions 132-135). It was found that some firms had difficulty providing this information for the whole year, but they were able to provide this information for subperiods. Also given poor bookkeeping in a lot of Cambodia businesses, firms were asked for the revenues and raw material costs for their main three products and other (remaining) products rather than for the total revenues and raw materials directly.

Third, detailed questions were asked on investment in and replacement values of machinery and equipment (questions 138 and 140). Firms were asked to provide information on components rather than total values, as firms had otherwise even more difficulty answering this question.

Response rate

Survey non-response was addressed by maximizing efforts to contact establishments that were initially selected for interview. Attempts were made to contact the establishment for interview at different times/days of the week before a replacement establishment (within the same stratum) was selected for interview. Survey non-response did occur but substitutions were made in order to potentially achieve strata-specific quota.

The number of contacted establishments per realized interview was 2.56. This number is the result of two factors: explicit refusals to participate in the survey, as reflected by the rate of rejection (which includes rejections of the screener and the main survey) as well as difficulties to locate firms and changes in sector activity. The number of refusals per contact actually made was 0.32.

Abstract

Cambodia Enterprise Survey 2012 (also known as Investment Climate Survey 2012) was conducted by the World Bank Cambodia country office and Asian Development Bank between February 2012 and February 2013. The survey formed analytical background for the Investment Climate Assessment (ICA) prepared by the World Bank in partnership with the government of Cambodia. The assessment was completed in August 2014.

The objectives of the 2014 Cambodia ICA are to provide up-to-date and fact-based analysis of the business environment for development partners, policymakers in the government, private sector, civil society, and outline priorities for improving business environment and suggest possible policy options for achieving them.

Cambodia Enterprise Survey 2012 was not conducted under the supervision of World Bank's Enterprise Analysis Unit, as other Enterprise Surveys, and therefore small variations in methodology are present.

Data from 472 registered establishments was analyzed. Stratified random sampling was used to select the surveyed businesses. Data was collected using face-to-face interviews.

The topics covered include firm characteristics, access to finance, sales, costs of inputs/labor, workforce composition, bribery, licensing, infrastructure, trade, crime, competition, capacity utilization, land and permits, taxation, informality, business-government relations, innovation and technology, and performance measures.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

The primary sampling unit of the study is an establishment. An establishment is a physical location where business is carried out and where industrial operations take place or services are provided. A firm may be composed of one or more establishments. For example, a brewery may have several bottling plants and several establishments for distribution. For the purposes of this survey an establishment must make its own financial decisions and have its own financial statements separate from those of the firm. An establishment must also have its own management and control over its payroll.

Universe

The universe of the study, is manufacturing, trade, tourism, and selected services. In terms of the International Standard Industrial Classification (Rev. 4) the following groups are included: manufacturing (group C), construction (group F), wholesale and retail trade (group G), transportation and storage (group H), accommodation and food services activities (group I), travel agency, tour operator, reservation service and related activity (79) and computer programming, consultancy and related activities (62). Note that this definition excludes agriculture (group A), mining and quarrying (group B), energy and water supply (groups D and E), and all other services (groups J to U) except for IT (62) and travel agency, tour operator, reservation service and related activity (79) which were included in the population under study.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

Four levels of stratification were used in this country: sector, establishment size, location and formal status.

Sector stratification was designed in the following way: the universe was stratified into 5 sectors: (1) agroprocessing consisting of manufacture of food, beverages and tobacco, manufacture of wood and wood products and manufacture of rubber products (ISIC Rev. 4 codes 10-12 and 16), (2) manufacturing except agroprocessing (ISIC Rev. 4 group C except 10-12 and 16), (3) trade (ISIC Rev. 4 group G), (4) tourism (ISIC Rev. 4 group I and 79), and (5) other (ISIC Rev. 4 groups F and H and 62).

Size stratification was defined following the standardized definition for the rollout: small (5 to 19 employees), medium (20 to 99 employees), and large (more than 99 employees). For stratification purposes, the number of employees was defined on the basis of reported number of persons engaged daily in the last week as this was the only information available in the sampling frame.

Location stratification was defined in the five major urban economic centers: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Sihanouk Ville, and Battambang.

Stratification by formal status is done by distinguishing between firms that have the required registration with the Ministry of Commerce (formal firms) and those that lack the registration (informal firms).

The Establishment Listing 2009 (EL 2009), which was conducted during February-March 2009 by the National Institute of Statistics and the Ministry of Planning of Cambodia, was used as the sampling frame. The EL 2009 aimed at compiling basic statistics on establishments and constructing a comprehensive list of establishments. The establishment list was later used as a frame for the 2011 Economic Census.

The sample of firms that were interviewed for Cambodia Enterprise Survey 2007 was also used in the survey.

In order to have a sufficient number of firms outside Phnom Penh in the sample, firms in Battambang, Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Sihanouk Ville were oversampled proportionally in each stratum defined by sector, size, and formality, such that the total number of sampled firms from Battambang, Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Sihanouk Ville was approximately 50% in each of the strata (less if not enough firms outside Phnom Penh are available).

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

The questionnaire included most questions from the traditional Enterprise Survey Core Module. But there were some differences.

First, the survey collected more detailed information on some elements of the investment climate, such as firm registration (question 113), interest in the stock market (questions 102-106), and assessment of different investment locations (questions 107-108).

Second, detailed questions on revenues from supplying products/services and trade and the costs of inputs were asked (questions 132-135). It was found that some firms had difficulty providing this information for the whole year, but they were able to provide this information for subperiods. Also given poor bookkeeping in a lot of Cambodia businesses, firms were asked for the revenues and raw material costs for their main three products and other (remaining) products rather than for the total revenues and raw materials directly.

Third, detailed questions were asked on investment in and replacement values of machinery and equipment (questions 138 and 140). Firms were asked to provide information on components rather than total values, as firms had otherwise even more difficulty answering this question.

Response rate

Survey non-response was addressed by maximizing efforts to contact establishments that were initially selected for interview. Attempts were made to contact the establishment for interview at different times/days of the week before a replacement establishment (within the same stratum) was selected for interview. Survey non-response did occur but substitutions were made in order to potentially achieve strata-specific quota.

The number of contacted establishments per realized interview was 2.56. This number is the result of two factors: explicit refusals to participate in the survey, as reflected by the rate of rejection (which includes rejections of the screener and the main survey) as well as difficulties to locate firms and changes in sector activity. The number of refusals per contact actually made was 0.32.

Thailand (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Accomodation & Food Service: ASEAN: Cambodia data was reported at 0.010 THB mn in Jun 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of -0.030 THB mn for Mar 2024. Thailand (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Accomodation & Food Service: ASEAN: Cambodia data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.000 THB mn from Mar 2005 (Median) to Jun 2024, with 78 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.150 THB mn in Dec 2005 and a record low of -2.550 THB mn in Mar 2022. Thailand (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Accomodation & Food Service: ASEAN: Cambodia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Thailand. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.O012: Foreign Direct Investment: Baht: (Quarterly) (BPM6): Inflow: Classified by Business Sector.