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Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 30, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20831146

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Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses fast food and quick service restaurant market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for fast food and quick service restaurant ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The fast food and quick service restaurant market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Ownership Type: Chain; Independent

2) By Product Type: Burger And Sandwiches; Pizzas And Pastas; Drinks And Desserts; Chicken And Seafood; Other Product Types

3) By Service: Eat-In; Takeaway; Drive-Through; Home Delivery

4) By Cuisine: American; Chinese; Italian; Mexican; Japanese; Turkish And Lebanese; Other Cuisines

Subsegments:

1) By Chain: National Chains; Regional Chains; International Chains

2) By Independent: Local Independents; Specialty Independents; Food Trucks Or Pop-Ups

Companies Mentioned: McDonalds Corporation; Burger King Corporation; Carrols Restaurant Group Inc.; Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.; Del Taco Restaurants Inc.; Jack In The Box Inc.; Kotipizza Oyj; Restaurant Brands International Inc.; Subway IP LLC; The Wendys Company; Yum Brands Inc.; Starbucks Corporation; Dominos Pizza Inc.; Coffee Day Global Limited; Dunkin Brands Group Inc.; Hunt Brothers Pizza; Jollibee Foods Corporation; Little Caesar Enterprises Inc.; Papa Johns International Inc.; Arbys Restaurant Group Inc.; Bojangles OpCo LLC; Boston Market Corporation; Cafe De Coral Holdings Limited; Captain Ds LLC; CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc.; Checkers Drive In Restaurants Inc.; Churchs Texas Chicken; Culver Franchising System LLC; International Dairy Queen Inc.; El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc.; Five Guys Enterprises LLC; Greggs plc; Hardees Food Systems Inc.; Jersey Mikes Franchise Systems Inc.

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.2 Fintech, Blockchain, Regtech & Digital Finance
4.1.3 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility
4.1.4 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
4.1.5 Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Intelligence
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Growth Of Online And Mobile Ordering
4.2.2 Expansion Of Delivery And Drive Through Services
4.2.3 Standardization Of Menu And Operations
4.2.4 Rising Demand For Affordable Convenience Food
4.2.5 Focus On Speed And Operational Efficiency
5. Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Urban Consumers
5.2 Working Professionals
5.3 Students
5.4 Families
5.5 Travelers
6. Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Chain, Independent
9.2. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Burger And Sandwiches, Pizzas And Pastas, Drinks And Desserts, Chicken And Seafood, Other Product Types
9.3. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Eat-In, Takeaway, Drive-Through, Home Delivery
9.4. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Cuisine, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
American, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Turkish And Lebanese, Other Cuisines
9.5. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Chain, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
National Chains, Regional Chains, International Chains
9.6. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Independent, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Local Independents, Specialty Independents, Food Trucks Or Pop-Ups
10. Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
12.1. China Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
13.1. India Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
14.1. Japan Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
15.1. Australia Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
16.1. Indonesia Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
17.1. South Korea Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
18.1. Taiwan Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
19.1. South East Asia Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
20.1. Western Europe Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
21.1. UK Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
22.1. Germany Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
23.1. France Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
24.1. Italy Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
25.1. Spain Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
27.1. Russia Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
28.1. North America Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
29.1. USA Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
30.1. Canada Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
31.1. South America Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
32.1. Brazil Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
33.1. Middle East Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
34.1. Africa Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market, Segmentation By Ownership Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. McDonalds Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Burger King Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Del Taco Restaurants Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Jack In The Box Inc., Kotipizza Oyj, Restaurant Brands International Inc., Subway IP LLC, The Wendys Company, Yum Brands Inc., Starbucks Corporation, Dominos Pizza Inc., Coffee Day Global Limited, Dunkin Brands Group Inc., Hunt Brothers Pizza, Jollibee Foods Corporation, Little Caesar Enterprises Inc., Papa Johns International Inc., ARBYS Restaurant Group Inc.
38. Global Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market
40. Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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