Food and beverage service activities companies in Ecuador · ISIC I56
5,401 registered companies · 4,450 active (82%)
Activity is classified with the ISIC code (CIIU in Spanish), the international classification the registry uses to order what every company does; this page groups the companies under code I56.
The sector in figures
Financial statements filed with the Superintendencia de Compañías · year 2025
- Declared revenue
- $1,399 M
- Share of the country
- 0.8%
- Companies that filed statements
- 3,288
- Median margin
- 0.4%
Of the 3,288 companies that filed statements for 2025, 2,001 recorded sales and 1,170 closed with a profit; half of those with sales billed less than $113 k.
In this sector, according to the INEC (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos, the national statistics institute, 2025), the average job pays $ 542 a month. Women hold 49% of the jobs, companies provide 45% of the employment, and the sector accounts for 4.0% of registered employment. Averages from an INEC sample, not totals.
See the full series
- 2000
- $65 M
- 2001
- $103 M
- 2002
- $142 M
- 2003
- $148 M
- 2004
- $158 M
- 2005
- $182 M
- 2006
- $228 M
- 2007
- $274 M
- 2008
- $344 M
- 2009
- $381 M
- 2010
- $457 M
- 2011
- $546 M
- 2012
- $659 M
- 2013
- $784 M
- 2014
- $801 M
- 2015
- $847 M
- 2016
- $789 M
- 2017
- $927 M
- 2018
- $1,011 M
- 2019
- $1,012 M
- 2020
- $664 M
- 2021
- $904 M
- 2022
- $1,081 M
- 2023
- $1,404 M
- 2024
- $1,339 M
- 2025
- $1,399 M
The sector map · 2025
Azuay: $50 M declared · 256 companiesBolívar: $137 k declared · 5 companiesCarchi: $18 k declared · 3 companiesCañar: $2 M declared · 11 companiesChimborazo: $1 M declared · 22 companiesCotopaxi: $665 k declared · 17 companiesEl Oro: $5.4 M declared · 79 companiesEsmeraldas: $74 k declared · 10 companiesGalápagos: $6.2 M declared · 42 companiesGuayas: $524 M declared · 1,220 companiesImbabura: $3.4 M declared · 33 companiesLoja: $4.6 M declared · 35 companiesLos Ríos: $1.2 M declared · 25 companiesManabí: $35 M declared · 118 companiesMorona Santiago: $48 k declared · 5 companiesNapo: $434 k declared · 8 companiesOrellana: $8.8 M declared · 36 companiesPastaza: $15 k declared · 4 companiesPichincha: $713 M declared · 1,219 companiesSanta Elena: $2 M declared · 34 companiesSanto Domingo de los Tsáchilas: $3.8 M declared · 35 companiesSucumbíos: $2.3 M declared · 17 companiesTungurahua: $18 M declared · 45 companiesZamora Chinchipe: $17 M declared · 9 companies Point at or tap a province to see its figure
$15 k $713 M · logarithmic scale
2025 revenue by province of domicile. Boundaries: Natural Earth.
The sector’s provinces
The largest by revenue
- Dulcafe S.A. $74 M
- Deli Internacional S.a., $72 M
- Shemlon S.A. $72 M
- Tecfood Servicios de Alimentacion S.A. $46 M
- Restaurantes Unidos Restaunsa S.A. $45 M
Segment concentration
the 5 largest: 22.0% the other 1,996: 78.0%
Concentration index (HHI): 153, unconcentrated; the largest takes 5.3% of revenue. The HHI measures how the market is shared out, from 0 to 10,000: the higher it is, the more it is concentrated in few hands.
Among the segment’s companies with recorded sales in 2025, each assigned in full to its declared main activity.
More specific activities
Companies
Sorted by highest revenue · name · most recent
| Company | RUC | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balcondelrio S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 0195186944001 | Cuenca, Azuay | Active |
| La Corvicheria S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 0993411539001 | Guayaquil, Guayas | Active |
| Katmaza S.A.S. Provision of meals based on contractual arrangements with the customer for an event (banquets, weddings, parties and other celebrations, buffets), at the location specified by the customer (event caterers) | 0993411542001 | Guayaquil, Guayas | Active |
| Raiz y Legadolp S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1391939817001 | Manta, Manabi | Active |
| Brekamicorp S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1591729175001 | Tena, Napo | Active |
| Vitariafoods S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1793240864001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Las Iraldas S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1793240887001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Larsnoventaysiete S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1793240890001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Jwhseis Night Club S.A.S. Preparation and serving of beverages for immediate consumption in: bars, taverns, cocktail lounges, discotheques (with predominant service of beverages), beer parlours and pubs | 0195186634001 | Cuenca, Azuay | Active |
| Agrott Solutions S.A.S. Food service concession services at sports and similar facilities; canteens or cafeterias (for example, for factories, offices, hospitals or schools), on a concession basis | 0993411402001 | Guayaquil, Guayas | Active |
| Jardin del Olivogrill S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 0993411410001 | Guayaquil, Guayas | Active |
| Casachifa S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 0993411449001 | Guayaquil, Guayas | Active |
| Raices & Brasas Abbd S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1793240782001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Grupovalora Cgvl S.A.S. Provision of meals based on contractual arrangements with the customer for an event (banquets, weddings, parties and other celebrations, buffets), at the location specified by the customer (event caterers) | 1793240800001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Morfiburgers S.A.S. Fast-food restaurants, snack stands and takeaway food establishments, pizza delivery, etc.; ice cream parlours, soda fountains, etc. | 1793240816001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Pizzeriadwilliams S.A.S. Fast-food restaurants, snack stands and takeaway food establishments, pizza delivery, etc.; ice cream parlours, soda fountains, etc. | 2390651395001 | Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas | Active |
| Lacasitafood Services S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 2490420137001 | Santa Elena, Santa Elena | Active |
| Tucedvi S.A.S. Provision of meals based on contractual arrangements with the customer for an event (banquets, weddings, parties and other celebrations, buffets), at the location specified by the customer (event caterers) | 0993411367001 | Guayaquil, Guayas | Active |
| Jazlusa S.A.S. Provision of meals based on contractual arrangements with the customer for an event (banquets, weddings, parties and other celebrations, buffets), at the location specified by the customer (event caterers) | 0993411375001 | Guayaquil, Guayas | Active |
| Ferreccio-business S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 0993411392001 | Durán, Guayas | Active |
| Gallobello S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 0993411395001 | Samborondón, Guayas | Active |
| Raucec Alimentos y Servicios S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1793240741001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Hernandez Food Service HFS S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 0993411329001 | Guayaquil, Guayas | Active |
| Gumaba S.a.s S.A.S. Activities of food service contractors (for example, catering for transport companies) | 0993411315001 | Guayaquil, Guayas | Active |
| Eventto S.A.S. Fast-food restaurants, snack stands and takeaway food establishments, pizza delivery, etc.; ice cream parlours, soda fountains, etc. | 1391939748001 | Manta, Manabi | Active |
| Biferia CC S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1793240677001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Fendilounge S.A.S. Preparation and serving of beverages for immediate consumption in: bars, taverns, cocktail lounges, discotheques (with predominant service of beverages), beer parlours and pubs | 1793240707001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Biganex S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 0993411282001 | Daule, Guayas | Active |
| Pollo al Estilo Rosticería Cemavin S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1793240625001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Kimoracom S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1793240666001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Bendita Chulada Ec. S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 0791845925001 | Machala, El Oro | Active |
| Somosjeta S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 0993411242001 | Guayaquil, Guayas | Active |
| Theflameroom S.A.S. Fast-food restaurants, snack stands and takeaway food establishments, pizza delivery, etc.; ice cream parlours, soda fountains, etc. | 0993411259001 | Guayaquil, Guayas | Active |
| Mariapiponamanta S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1391939740001 | Manta, Manabi | Active |
| Comida Tipica Mac S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1793240580001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Dinacruz S.A.S. Preparation and serving of beverages for immediate consumption in: bars, taverns, cocktail lounges, discotheques (with predominant service of beverages), beer parlours and pubs | 1793240610001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Zavia Gourmet S.A.S. Provision of meals based on contractual arrangements with the customer for an event (banquets, weddings, parties and other celebrations, buffets), at the location specified by the customer (event caterers) | 1891813829001 | Ambato, Tungurahua | Active |
| Parrilladas del Cheargentino S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1793240519001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Verdeycarbon S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1793240523001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Jcgp Fine Dining S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1793240562001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Verdegourmet S.A.S. Restaurant and bar services connected to transport, when provided by independent units: airport bars, land terminal bars, etc. | 0993411108001 | Guayaquil, Guayas | Active |
| Jesnel S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1793240457001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Volare Pizza Volarepizza S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 0993411069001 | Samborondón, Guayas | Active |
| La Sazon de Mamidomi S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 0993411078001 | Guayaquil, Guayas | Active |
| Kubot S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1793240417001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Jtvm Corp S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 1793240442001 | Quito, Pichincha | Active |
| Coffee Experience & Galapagos Highlands Cegh S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 2091768229001 | San Cristóbal, Galapagos | Active |
| Macajuma S.A.S. Fast-food restaurants, snack stands and takeaway food establishments, pizza delivery, etc.; ice cream parlours, soda fountains, etc. | 0195185867001 | Cuenca, Azuay | Active |
| El Ñaño Guayaco S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 0993411020001 | Guayaquil, Guayas | Active |
| Fuegoycumbia S.A.S. Restaurants, ceviche restaurants, picanterías, cafeterias, etc., including takeaway food | 0993411042001 | Guayaquil, Guayas | Active |
Corporate information from official public records of Ecuador · where this data comes from