# Low-Cost Restaurant Meals IKEA is Reducing Restaurant Meal Prices in Markets Around the World By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-06-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-meal-prices References: [newswire](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/ikea-halves-restaurant-prices-to-side-with-customers-amid-cost-of-living-pressures-820763313.html) & [ingka](https://www.ingka.com/newsroom/ikea-halves-restaurant-prices-to-side-with-customers-amid-cost-of-living-pressures/)  With food prices climbing higher than ever, people are feeling the squeeze at grocery stores and restaurants, and in many [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-new-lower-prices) markets around the world, restaurant meal prices will be halved Monday through Friday—and kids can eat for free. As part of its commitment to sharing healthy, sustainable, affordable food, [Ingka Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saluhall), the largest IKEA retailer, is reducing food prices. In France, the price of lunch for a family of four (which includes two hot meals with [meatballs for adults](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkeysized-meatballs) and two meals for kids) will cost €6.96 instead of €19.9. On top of that, all restaurant guests will receive a €5 voucher to use in-store. IKEA customers can look forward to slashed food prices in Austria, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK. Image Credit: IKEA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 43% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Discounted Dining Deals:** Amidst soaring food costs, businesses offering heavily discounted meal prices attract budget-conscious consumers seeking affordable dining options. - **Free Kids' Meals Promotions:** Restaurants enticing families with children through free meal promotions create a competitive advantage in the crowded food service market. - **Sustainability in Dining:** Commitment to providing sustainable food options positions businesses as leaders in the environmentally conscious dining movement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Service Industry:** The food service industry sees innovation potential in offering value-driven meal solutions to combat the pressure of rising food costs. - **Retail-hospitality Sector:** Blurring the lines between retail and hospitality, this sector benefits from adapting unique pricing strategies that enhance customer experiences. - **Sustainable Food Industry:** Focusing on sustainability, this industry is ripe with opportunities for companies that prioritize eco-friendly practices and affordable meal pricing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Furniture Brand Price Reductions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-new-lower-prices.md) - [Discounted Meatball Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-korea-1.md) - [Standalone Retailer Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-restaurant.md) - [In-Store Food Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeas.md) - [Globally Inspired Meatball Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-around-menu.md) - [Extra-Long Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-meter-hot-dog.md) - [Fish-Based Meatball Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-ball-dish.md) - [Plant-Powered Food Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saluhall.md) - [Decor Retailer Food Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-food-range.md)