Crisis of the restaurant business in Kyiv: up to 20% of establishments may close by the end of the year.

The situation in Kyiv's restaurant business: crisis on the horizon

According to inkorr.com: Experts in the restaurant business forecast that by the end of the year, about 20% of establishments in Kyiv may close. Olga Nasonova, director of the analytical center 'Restaurants of Ukraine', notes that the city is facing serious problems that could lead to the loss of one-fifth of establishments by 2025.

Scale of the crisis

According to Nasonova, of ten new establishments, only two succeed, five operate without losses, and three close within one and a half years. This applies not only to new establishments but also to those that have been in the market for a long time.

A wave of closures has begun. And this is not only for those that operated recently but also for those that have been successful for many years.

Summer 2025 turned out to be particularly difficult for the industry due to a sharp decline in attendance, caused by economic difficulties and psychological pressure.

Main reasons for the crisis

• Declining purchasing power

A sharp decrease in the purchasing power of Ukrainians has led to many people avoiding visiting restaurants more frequently and spending less money on leisure.

• Rising costs with stable menu prices

Restaurateurs find themselves in a difficult position, needing to raise salaries for employees while keeping menu prices at an acceptable level to attract customers.

Psychological aspect and hope for peace

The restaurant business market reacted to news of a possible end to the war: when hope for peace arises, consumer activity increases. However, the absence of positive news and extraordinary circumstances, such as power outages, only exacerbates pessimism.

Thus, a crisis situation continues in the capital of Ukraine's restaurant sector, which could lead to the closure of up to 20% of establishments by the end of the year. The main reasons are the decline in the purchasing power of the population, rising costs for restaurateurs, and psychological pressure in the context of an unstable situation in the country.