Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market was valued at USD 874 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 1,146 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2024 to 2030.
The Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry has witnessed tremendous growth between 2018 and 2022, driven by several key factors. A combination of changing consumer habits, technological advancements, and an increased focus on convenience pushed the demand for fast food to unprecedented heights. Consumers increasingly favored speed, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility, with more dining options available via delivery and takeout services. By 2022, the fast food industry saw a sharp surge in popularity, especially among busy professionals and young consumers who prioritized convenience over traditional dining experiences.
During this period, major brands in the fast food and QSR sectors began to adapt to changing consumer preferences, introducing healthier menu options, leveraging online ordering platforms, and even adopting sustainability practices. Technology played a vital role in shaping the industry’s evolution, with mobile apps, online delivery systems, and self-service kiosks becoming a norm in most fast food outlets. Notably, the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected the global economy in 2020, accelerated the growth of digital channels and contactless solutions in the QSR sector.
Fast forward to the demand outlook from 2023 to 2033, the fast food and quick-service restaurant market is expected to grow at an even faster pace. With the increasing global population and rapid urbanization, particularly in emerging markets, the demand for quick-service food options will continue to rise. Industry forecasts suggest a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 8% over the next decade. Alongside this growth, there will be an increasing focus on healthier, plant-based, and sustainable dining options, responding to changing consumer attitudes toward health and environmental concerns.
The rise of delivery apps, drive-thru innovations, and AI-driven personalized marketing will further accelerate demand. Consumers will continue to seek quick, affordable meal solutions while placing a greater emphasis on quality and convenience. Furthermore, technology will enable restaurants to gather real-time data to better meet consumer preferences, which will enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Looking ahead, the fast food and QSR market will also be heavily influenced by shifting workforce demographics and the ongoing digital transformation. Automation, AI, and machine learning will provide innovative solutions to enhance customer experience, predict trends, and improve menu offerings. The sector is set to remain resilient, adapting to ever-changing consumer demands, technological advancements, and global economic challenges.
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Carrols Restaurant Group
Yum! Brands
Darden Concepts
McDonald's
Ark Restaurant
Del Taco Restaurant
Restaurant Brands International
Kotipizza Group Oyj
Chipotle Mexican Grill
DD IP Holder
Jack in The Box
By the year 2030, the scale for growth in the market research industry is reported to be above 120 billion which further indicates its projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR), of more than 5.8% from 2023 to 2030. There have also been disruptions in the industry due to advancements in machine learning, artificial intelligence and data analytics There is predictive analysis and real time information about consumers which such technologies provide to the companies enabling them to make better and precise decisions. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be a key driver of growth, accounting for more than 35% of total revenue growth. In addition, new innovative techniques such as mobile surveys, social listening, and online panels, which emphasize speed, precision, and customization, are also transforming this particular sector.
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Growing demand for below applications around the world has had a direct impact on the growth of the Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
Online
Offline
Based on Types the Market is categorized into Below types that held the largest Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant market share In 2023.
Chain Store
Independent Store
Global (United States, Global and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Russia, Turkey, etc.)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, etc.)
Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa)
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1. Introduction of the Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
Overview of the Market
Scope of Report
Assumptions
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology of Verified Market Reports
Data Mining
Validation
Primary Interviews
List of Data Sources
4. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Outlook
Overview
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
Opportunities
Porters Five Force Model
Value Chain Analysis
5. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, By Type
6. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, By Application
7. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, By Geography
Global
Europe
Asia Pacific
Rest of the World
8. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Competitive Landscape
Overview
Company Market Ranking
Key Development Strategies
9. Company Profiles
10. Appendix
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