Global Fast Food & Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Market 2025 – 2034

According to Custom Market Insights (CMI), The Global Fast Food & Quick Service Restaurant Market size was estimated at USD 322.72 Billion in 2025 and is expected to hit around USD 510.15 Billion by 2034, poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.16% from 2025 to 2034.

In a Fast Food & Quick Service Restaurant, customers pay at the counter before receiving their meal. QSRs offer both fast food and small table service to meet the needs of teens and working adults. Quick service restaurants have changed the way they do business to meet the changing needs of their customers. Most fast-service restaurants offer more than just sit-down meals. They also have drive-thru, takeout, and home delivery, which are all great for today's busy lives.

As people's lives have gotten better and the number of people who work has grown, the amount of fast food they eat has also gone up. Additionally, due to busy schedules, on-the-go food options that are simple to buy and consume while traveling are growing in popularity. The growing café culture and the availability of healthier fast food options are other factors that are driving development. To attract health-conscious customers, QSRs use natural, organic, and plant-based ingredients instead of artificial and processed ones to make creative and unusual meals. Also, because of health concerns about the growing popularity of fast food, most fast-food chains now have to make healthier food. To make healthier fast food options, most businesses have begun changing their menus and recipes.

Many fast-food meals show that fruits and vegetables are better for you than processed meat. In addition to healthy eating habits, vegetarianism and veganism are also having an effect on changes to the menu.

How the market changes

Drivers

The business model of the quick service restaurant industry has changed to meet the needs of its customers. Most fast-food restaurants offer a lot of other services that are great for today's busy lifestyle, like takeout, drive-thru, and home delivery, in addition to sit-down meals.

This has also helped the restaurant business make the most money. DoorDash, Foodler, and Grubhub are third-party delivery services that have helped fuel the delivery craze. They even deliver meals at odd hours. Because of this, people who choose to eat at home help the fast food and quick service restaurant industries make a lot of money. The market for quick-service restaurants is growing quickly because more people are eating fast food and meals that are ready to eat. The working population, in particular, has eaten more convenience food because they live busy lives. This has helped the market for quick-service restaurants grow.

The market has also grown because fast food chains have opened a lot of new locations, especially in developing countries. Quick-service restaurants are coming up with new ways to cook to get more customers, like fusion cuisines and vegan fast meals. This is good for the industry.

The market for fast-service restaurants is growing because more people are eating out and spending less time cooking. More money is being put into the infrastructure of airports and expressways to make things better for customers. This has opened up new opportunities for a wide range of quick-service restaurants to open. The growth of the quick-service restaurant industry has been fueled by the fact that more and more people are ordering food online. As a result, many of these restaurants now offer delivery to your door.

People's growing desire for quick meals has been good for the market for quick service restaurants. The market has grown because millennials are eating more ready-to-eat meals. The quick-service restaurant industry is growing around the world because young people are more likely to hang out at cafes.

Plant-based foods are becoming more and more common on menus. This trend meets certain customer needs and helps to create an image of sustainability. These factors are helping the fast food restaurant market grow during the time period that is expected.

Limitations

The market's growth has been hurt by the fact that quick-service restaurants don't follow best practices, which has led to lower food quality. Many small and medium-sized businesses in emerging economies can't grow because they don't have the right infrastructure and technology, which means they can't deliver good food to customers.

Chances

The growing popularity of Turkish and Lebanese fast food has made it possible for these restaurants to open more locations around the world. New tastes and flavors are spreading through fast-food restaurants, which is opening up new business opportunities.

Problems

Opening a restaurant can take a long time and be very tiring because you need so many government permits. Another big problem for quick food service providers is a lack of skilled workers, especially in small towns and villages.

Highlights of the Report

The eat-in segment is the biggest part of the Fast Food & Quick Service Restaurant market, and it is expected to make the biggest contribution. People love to hang out in places that sell food. They like to have good taste. Because the restaurant can provide the best service, food, and atmosphere, dine-in visits usually lead to the best experiences for visitors. Owners and managers can fix problems with customers' meals right away, unlike with takeout or delivery orders.

The independent category is expected to have the highest CAGR and be the most important one in the future, depending on the application. Restaurants with four or fewer branches or subsidiaries that are all named and categorized the same way are in this group. The boom is due to the fact that these restaurants serve quick meals that are based on local tastes and foods. People who live in the area are much more familiar with regional foods, so independent fast-service restaurants are more appealing to most people. This segment of the quick-service restaurant market is growing around the world because of the regional taste and dishes.

A Look at the Regions

North America was the most important region in the Fast Food & Quick Service Restaurant market and is expected to stay that way during the forecast period. The fast food business is growing a lot in North America. Its market is growing because more people want ready-to-eat meals and quick-service restaurants are meeting that need by offering quick, cheap meals. Also, the quick-service restaurant industry is growing in the region because people are changing the way they eat, eating out more, and spending less time cooking.

Convenience, good taste, and cost-effectiveness in terms of both time and money are all good for the market for quick service restaurants.

The scope of the report

Feature of the Report: Details

The market will be worth $322.72 billion in 2025.

Estimated Market Size in 2034: USD 510.15 Billion

CAGR Growth Rate: 5.16%

Year of Base: 2024

Time Frame for the Forecast: 2025–2034

Key Segment: By Region, Application, and Service Type

Report Coverage: Company Profile, Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Recent Trends

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America are all in the scope. Show more