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Vinkal Chadha
Managing Partner, Global Business Development
Search among the top café & restaurant brands by number of locations
Join us for a demo where we'll discuss how Realytics can support your business growth and adaptability in changing market conditions
Managing Partner, Global Business Development
Search among the top 10,053 café & restaurant brands by number of locations
Search among the top café & restaurant brands by number of locations
In Cafe & Restaurants
·May – Jul 25
Polar Ice Cream is in the top 2% of brands
Sample of brands in the same percentile
See what factors influence Polar Ice Cream performance in the South Africa and how they change over time
See what factors influence Polar Ice Cream performance in the South Africa and how they change over time
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An analysis of Polar Ice Cream' competitors in the South Africa
An analysis of Polar Ice Cream' competitors in the South Africa
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Discover your traffic workload during different times of the day
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Cafe & Restaurants
Market performance shows brand's foot traffic share, indicating competitive strength and customer preference in the cafe industry.
Polar Ice Cream's market performance is at the 98th percentile, which is leading. This means it outperforms most competitors in South Africa's Cafe & Restaurants sector. Performance peers include Burger Bros, AMAN Kitchen Bar, Ferrymans Irish Tavern, Ballito Bunny, Cafe Kremino, and JÉAN Restaurant, all within the same percentile.
Customer satisfaction (CSAT) reflects customer happiness, impacting loyalty and brand reputation. High CSAT often translates to repeat business.
Polar Ice Cream's overall CSAT is 91%, a 9 percentage point increase year-over-year, indicating improved customer happiness. CSAT in Western Cape is 100%, while Gauteng shows 95% with a significant 37 percentage point increase, indicating substantial improvement in that region.
Outlet count shows brand reach. More stores can increase market presence, brand awareness, and potential revenue generation.
Polar Ice Cream has 24 outlets each in Gauteng and Western Cape, making them the strongest regions. KwaZulu-Natal has 8, Mpumalanga has 6, North West has 5, Limpopo has 4, while Eastern Cape, Free State and Northern Cape each have 1 outlet, reflecting varying levels of market penetration.
Competitor analysis identifies key rivals, informing strategies to gain a competitive edge and attract customers from other brands.
Polar Ice Cream's top competitors based on customer cross-visitation are McDonald's (25.42%), KFC (20.34%), Spur (15.25%), Chicken Licken (10.17%), and Steers (10.17%). This shows overlap in customer preferences with fast-food chains and casual dining.
Traffic workload by hour shows peak times. This ensures adequate staffing, inventory, and optimized service during busy periods.
Polar Ice Cream experiences peak traffic between 11 AM and 2 PM, with the highest workload around 12 PM and 1 PM (approximately 50%). Traffic increases sharply from 7 AM, peaks around noon, then gradually declines through the afternoon.