GITNUXREPORT 2026

Customer Experience In The Qsr Industry Statistics

Customer Experience In The Qsr Industry reveals how satisfaction climbed alongside faster digital flows, with overall CSAT averaging 4.2 out of 5 globally in 2023 plus mobile app ordering satisfaction reaching 76% and contactless payments at 81%. Yet comfort is uneven, from nighttime satisfaction sliding to 59% under staffing strain to loyalty members reporting satisfaction up by 15 points, giving you a clear map of what actually drives repeat visits and what quietly sends diners away.

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In 2023, 68% of QSR customers rated their overall experience as excellent or very good, with McDonald's leading at 74%

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55% of QSR diners in the US cited personalized service as the top factor influencing satisfaction scores above 8/10

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Post-pandemic, QSR satisfaction with cleanliness rose to 82%, a 12% increase from 2019 levels

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47% of Gen Z QSR customers reported satisfaction levels over 90% when orders were accurate

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Average Net Promoter Score (NPS) for top QSR chains reached 45 in Q4 2023, up from 38 in 2022

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61% of frequent QSR visitors (5+ times/month) gave satisfaction ratings of 4.5/5 or higher

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Female QSR customers showed 7% higher satisfaction with drive-thru experiences at 69% positive

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Urban QSR satisfaction averaged 67%, compared to 72% in suburban areas due to crowding

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74% of loyalty program members reported higher satisfaction than non-members by 15 points

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QSR breakfast satisfaction hit 78%, driven by value perception in 2023 surveys

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52% of QSR customers under 35 rated ambiance satisfaction at 80% or above

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Hispanic QSR demographic satisfaction increased to 71% with bilingual menu options

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Nighttime QSR satisfaction dipped to 59% due to staffing issues in late 2023

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66% of families with children reported high satisfaction tied to kid-friendly options

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Eco-friendly packaging boosted QSR satisfaction by 9% among millennials to 73%

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70% of QSR customers in the South rated experience higher than national average of 65%

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Satisfaction with QSR mobile app integration reached 76% for seamless ordering

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48% of budget-conscious customers had satisfaction scores above 85% with value meals

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QSR veterans (over 50) satisfaction at 64%, prioritizing consistency over innovation

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Peak hour satisfaction fell to 54% due to long waits in major chains

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75% satisfaction rate for QSRs with outdoor seating post-2022 expansion

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Contactless payment satisfaction at 81% across QSRs in 2023 surveys

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62% of QSR customers satisfied with health-focused menu additions in 2023

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Satisfaction rebounded to 69% after inflation-adjusted pricing in QSRs

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58% of first-time QSR visitors via delivery apps reported high satisfaction

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QSR pet-friendly policies lifted satisfaction by 11% in urban areas to 72%

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67% satisfaction with QSR holiday specials based on seasonal surveys

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Satisfaction with QSR music and atmosphere at 63% for younger demographics

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71% of QSR customers satisfied when feedback was acknowledged promptly

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Overall QSR industry satisfaction CSAT score averaged 4.2/5 in 2023 global study

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81% of QSR customers rated food taste as excellent in 2023 surveys

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Freshness perception in QSR burgers hit 77%, up 6% YoY

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Chicken sandwich quality scores averaged 8.4/10 across chains

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69% of QSR fries met crispiness standards in blind tests

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Plant-based QSR options rated 7.9/10 by 62% of tasters

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Beverage refreshment scores at 85% for iced drinks in summer

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Gen Z QSR food innovation satisfaction at 76%

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Portion size perceptions positive for 73% of value meals

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Breakfast sandwich quality led at 82% approval rate

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Spicy menu items scored 79% heat balance approval

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Hispanic-inspired QSR flavors rated 84% authentic by community

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Late-night QSR consistency at 68% matching daytime quality

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Kids menu quality at 75%, focused on fun shapes

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Sustainable sourcing boosted perceived quality by 11% to 78%

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Regional Southern flavors scored 83% in taste tests

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Tempura-style QSR items at 80% crunch satisfaction

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Budget items maintained 76% quality rating despite costs

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Senior-preferred mild flavors at 81% approval

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Peak time quality consistency at 71%

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Grilled over fried preference at 74% quality score

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Low-cal drinks rated 82% refreshing

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Healthy salads hit 77% freshness in QSRs

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Price hikes impacted perceived value quality by -5% to 70%

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Delivery food quality retained 79% dine-in level

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Pet treats in QSRs rated 72% by owners

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Holiday limited-time offers scored 85% novelty taste

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Fusion flavors at 78% acceptance in QSRs

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Customizable bowls quality at 80%

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International QSR food quality averaged 7.8/10

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42% of QSR customers are loyal repeat visitors visiting 10+ times per month

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Loyalty program enrollment grew 18% YoY, with 35% of members redeeming weekly

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29% of QSR loyalists spend 25% more per visit than casual diners

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Retention rate for QSR app users hit 78%, 22% above non-app users

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51% of QSR customers joined loyalty programs post-positive experience

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Average loyalty member lifetime value in QSR reached $450 in 2023

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37% repeat visit rate within 24 hours for QSR promo redemptions

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Gen Z QSR loyalty at 28%, driven by social media rewards

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44% of suburban QSR customers exhibit high loyalty vs 39% urban

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Breakfast loyalty programs boosted repeat visits by 15% to 32%

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26% of QSR customers are brand loyalists preferring one chain 80% of time

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Hispanic QSR loyalty rose 10% with culturally tailored rewards to 41%

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Evening QSR loyalty at 35%, higher due to combo deals

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Family loyalty in QSR at 49%, tied to kids eat free promos

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Sustainable QSR brands saw 14% loyalty uplift to 38% among millennials

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Southern US QSR loyalty averaged 43%, 8% above national

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Mobile loyalty scans increased repeat visits by 20% to 40%

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Value menu loyalists made 12 visits/month on average

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Older QSR customers (50+) showed 52% loyalty rate prioritizing familiarity

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Peak hour loyalists returned 33% more frequently post-wait

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Outdoor seating QSRs gained 16% loyalty boost to 39%

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Contactless rewards drove 27% loyalty increase

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Health menu loyalty at 31% for repeat healthy orders

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Pricing stability retained 45% loyal customers in QSRs

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Delivery app loyalists to QSRs at 36%

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Pet-friendly QSR loyalty up 13% to 34%

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Holiday promo loyalty spiked to 48% temporarily

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Atmosphere-driven loyalty at 30% for music-themed QSRs

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Feedback-responsive QSRs retained 42% more loyalists

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Global QSR loyalty NPS for members averaged 52 in 2023

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Average QSR drive-thru wait time dropped to 3.5 minutes in 2023, a 10% improvement

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65% of QSR customers expect under 4 minutes total service time

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In-store QSR order fulfillment averaged 4.2 minutes, down from 5.1 in 2022

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Mobile order pickup time at QSRs averaged 2.8 minutes for 80% of orders

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Peak lunch rush QSR wait times peaked at 6.1 minutes nationally

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Drive-thru throughput improved 15% to 120 cars/hour at top chains

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72% of QSR complaints stemmed from waits over 5 minutes

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Gen Z tolerates max 3 minutes QSR wait, abandoning 28% of lines

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Suburban QSR drive-thru averaged 3.2 minutes vs urban 4.5

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Breakfast QSR service time at 2.9 minutes, fastest segment

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Accuracy in under 3-minute orders at QSRs was 92%

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Late-night QSR waits averaged 5.8 minutes due to low staffing

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Family orders took 20% longer at 4.8 minutes in QSRs

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Tech kiosks reduced QSR service time by 25% to 3.1 minutes

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Regional South QSR speeds at 3.4 minutes, best in US

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App pre-orders cut wait to 1.9 minutes at 70% of QSRs

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Value menu orders processed 18% faster at 3.0 minutes

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Senior QSR service averaged 4.0 minutes with assistance

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Peak dinner waits hit 7.2 minutes in high-volume QSRs

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Outdoor queue management shortened waits by 12% to 3.7 minutes

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Contactless tech sped up payments by 30 seconds per transaction

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Healthy option prep added 45 seconds, averaging 3.9 minutes

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Inflation led to 8% slower service at 4.1 minutes due to staffing

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Delivery partner handoff at QSRs took 2.2 minutes average

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Pet areas delayed service by 1 minute to 4.3 minutes

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Holiday rushes extended waits to 8.5 minutes peak

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Music pacing optimized speed up 10% to 3.6 minutes

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Real-time feedback cut repeat waits by 22% to 3.3 minutes

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Global QSR average service time 4.0 minutes, US at 3.7

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88% of QSR customers used mobile apps for ordering in 2023

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App download growth for QSRs was 22% YoY, reaching 150M users

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76% satisfaction with QSR app user interface design

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Contactless kiosks handled 45% of in-store QSR orders

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QR code menus adopted by 92% of QSR chains, boosting speed

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AI chatbots resolved 68% of QSR queries without human help

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Gen Z preferred digital QSR ordering at 89% usage rate

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Delivery platform integration at 82% seamless for QSR apps

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Loyalty app personalization increased engagement by 30%

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Voice ordering trials in QSRs hit 55% accuracy rate

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AR menu previews boosted QSR order values by 12%

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Bilingual app support lifted Hispanic engagement 18%

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Nighttime digital orders up 25% via apps

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Family sharing features in apps used by 61%

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Eco-tracking in apps increased green orders 14%

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Regional digital adoption South at 85%

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Push notifications drove 33% of QSR app visits

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Budget digital coupons redeemed 40% more

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Senior digital adoption rose to 42% with voice assist

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Peak digital surge handled 70% orders via tech

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Outdoor digital kiosks cut lines 28%

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Payment app speed at 95% under 10 seconds

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Nutrition trackers in apps used by 52%

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Pricing transparency apps retained 25% more users

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Third-party delivery ratings influenced 67% choices

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Pet order add-ons via app at 15% uptake

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Seasonal digital exclusives ordered 2x more

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Playlist-synced ordering trials at 48% satisfaction

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Feedback apps improved scores 16%

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Global QSR digital penetration at 78%

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 4, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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QSR customer experience is surging in the places that matter most, with the average industry CSAT landing at 4.2 out of 5 in 2023 and Q4 2023 NPS for top chains rising to 45. But performance is uneven, where peak hour waits can drag satisfaction down to 54% while cleanliness after the pandemic climbed to 82% and digital ordering support hits 76% satisfaction. The pattern behind those swings comes down to specifics like speed, accuracy, and what guests notice first.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, 68% of QSR customers rated their overall experience as excellent or very good, with McDonald's leading at 74%
55% of QSR diners in the US cited personalized service as the top factor influencing satisfaction scores above 8/10
Post-pandemic, QSR satisfaction with cleanliness rose to 82%, a 12% increase from 2019 levels
81% of QSR customers rated food taste as excellent in 2023 surveys
Freshness perception in QSR burgers hit 77%, up 6% YoY
Chicken sandwich quality scores averaged 8.4/10 across chains
42% of QSR customers are loyal repeat visitors visiting 10+ times per month
Loyalty program enrollment grew 18% YoY, with 35% of members redeeming weekly
29% of QSR loyalists spend 25% more per visit than casual diners
Average QSR drive-thru wait time dropped to 3.5 minutes in 2023, a 10% improvement
65% of QSR customers expect under 4 minutes total service time
In-store QSR order fulfillment averaged 4.2 minutes, down from 5.1 in 2022
88% of QSR customers used mobile apps for ordering in 2023
App download growth for QSRs was 22% YoY, reaching 150M users
76% satisfaction with QSR app user interface design

QSR customers are most satisfied with quick, accurate, personalized service, with loyalty and mobile apps boosting experiences.

Customer Satisfaction

1In 2023, 68% of QSR customers rated their overall experience as excellent or very good, with McDonald's leading at 74%

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255% of QSR diners in the US cited personalized service as the top factor influencing satisfaction scores above 8/10

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3Post-pandemic, QSR satisfaction with cleanliness rose to 82%, a 12% increase from 2019 levels

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447% of Gen Z QSR customers reported satisfaction levels over 90% when orders were accurate

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5Average Net Promoter Score (NPS) for top QSR chains reached 45 in Q4 2023, up from 38 in 2022

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661% of frequent QSR visitors (5+ times/month) gave satisfaction ratings of 4.5/5 or higher

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7Female QSR customers showed 7% higher satisfaction with drive-thru experiences at 69% positive

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8Urban QSR satisfaction averaged 67%, compared to 72% in suburban areas due to crowding

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974% of loyalty program members reported higher satisfaction than non-members by 15 points

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10QSR breakfast satisfaction hit 78%, driven by value perception in 2023 surveys

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1152% of QSR customers under 35 rated ambiance satisfaction at 80% or above

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12Hispanic QSR demographic satisfaction increased to 71% with bilingual menu options

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13Nighttime QSR satisfaction dipped to 59% due to staffing issues in late 2023

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1466% of families with children reported high satisfaction tied to kid-friendly options

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15Eco-friendly packaging boosted QSR satisfaction by 9% among millennials to 73%

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1670% of QSR customers in the South rated experience higher than national average of 65%

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17Satisfaction with QSR mobile app integration reached 76% for seamless ordering

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1848% of budget-conscious customers had satisfaction scores above 85% with value meals

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19QSR veterans (over 50) satisfaction at 64%, prioritizing consistency over innovation

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20Peak hour satisfaction fell to 54% due to long waits in major chains

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2175% satisfaction rate for QSRs with outdoor seating post-2022 expansion

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22Contactless payment satisfaction at 81% across QSRs in 2023 surveys

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2362% of QSR customers satisfied with health-focused menu additions in 2023

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24Satisfaction rebounded to 69% after inflation-adjusted pricing in QSRs

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2558% of first-time QSR visitors via delivery apps reported high satisfaction

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26QSR pet-friendly policies lifted satisfaction by 11% in urban areas to 72%

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2767% satisfaction with QSR holiday specials based on seasonal surveys

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28Satisfaction with QSR music and atmosphere at 63% for younger demographics

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2971% of QSR customers satisfied when feedback was acknowledged promptly

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30Overall QSR industry satisfaction CSAT score averaged 4.2/5 in 2023 global study

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Customer Satisfaction Interpretation

While QSRs are thriving by catering to personalized cravings and cleanliness with tech-savvy flair, their success hinges on a precarious recipe where a dash of bilingual menus or pet-friendly policies can boost satisfaction, yet a pinch of peak-hour crowds or nighttime staffing shortages can just as quickly spoil the broth.

Food and Beverage Quality

181% of QSR customers rated food taste as excellent in 2023 surveys

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2Freshness perception in QSR burgers hit 77%, up 6% YoY

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3Chicken sandwich quality scores averaged 8.4/10 across chains

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469% of QSR fries met crispiness standards in blind tests

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5Plant-based QSR options rated 7.9/10 by 62% of tasters

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6Beverage refreshment scores at 85% for iced drinks in summer

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7Gen Z QSR food innovation satisfaction at 76%

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8Portion size perceptions positive for 73% of value meals

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9Breakfast sandwich quality led at 82% approval rate

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10Spicy menu items scored 79% heat balance approval

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11Hispanic-inspired QSR flavors rated 84% authentic by community

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12Late-night QSR consistency at 68% matching daytime quality

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13Kids menu quality at 75%, focused on fun shapes

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14Sustainable sourcing boosted perceived quality by 11% to 78%

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15Regional Southern flavors scored 83% in taste tests

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16Tempura-style QSR items at 80% crunch satisfaction

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17Budget items maintained 76% quality rating despite costs

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18Senior-preferred mild flavors at 81% approval

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19Peak time quality consistency at 71%

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20Grilled over fried preference at 74% quality score

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21Low-cal drinks rated 82% refreshing

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22Healthy salads hit 77% freshness in QSRs

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23Price hikes impacted perceived value quality by -5% to 70%

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24Delivery food quality retained 79% dine-in level

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25Pet treats in QSRs rated 72% by owners

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26Holiday limited-time offers scored 85% novelty taste

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27Fusion flavors at 78% acceptance in QSRs

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28Customizable bowls quality at 80%

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29International QSR food quality averaged 7.8/10

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Food and Beverage Quality Interpretation

The fast-food industry is mastering the art of pleasing nearly everyone, serving up surprisingly high-quality and diverse options from craveable classics to global flavors, yet still stumbling when the dinner rush hits or the price tag climbs.

Loyalty Metrics

142% of QSR customers are loyal repeat visitors visiting 10+ times per month

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2Loyalty program enrollment grew 18% YoY, with 35% of members redeeming weekly

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329% of QSR loyalists spend 25% more per visit than casual diners

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4Retention rate for QSR app users hit 78%, 22% above non-app users

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551% of QSR customers joined loyalty programs post-positive experience

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6Average loyalty member lifetime value in QSR reached $450 in 2023

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737% repeat visit rate within 24 hours for QSR promo redemptions

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8Gen Z QSR loyalty at 28%, driven by social media rewards

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944% of suburban QSR customers exhibit high loyalty vs 39% urban

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10Breakfast loyalty programs boosted repeat visits by 15% to 32%

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1126% of QSR customers are brand loyalists preferring one chain 80% of time

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12Hispanic QSR loyalty rose 10% with culturally tailored rewards to 41%

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13Evening QSR loyalty at 35%, higher due to combo deals

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14Family loyalty in QSR at 49%, tied to kids eat free promos

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15Sustainable QSR brands saw 14% loyalty uplift to 38% among millennials

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16Southern US QSR loyalty averaged 43%, 8% above national

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17Mobile loyalty scans increased repeat visits by 20% to 40%

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18Value menu loyalists made 12 visits/month on average

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19Older QSR customers (50+) showed 52% loyalty rate prioritizing familiarity

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20Peak hour loyalists returned 33% more frequently post-wait

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21Outdoor seating QSRs gained 16% loyalty boost to 39%

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22Contactless rewards drove 27% loyalty increase

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23Health menu loyalty at 31% for repeat healthy orders

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24Pricing stability retained 45% loyal customers in QSRs

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25Delivery app loyalists to QSRs at 36%

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26Pet-friendly QSR loyalty up 13% to 34%

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27Holiday promo loyalty spiked to 48% temporarily

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28Atmosphere-driven loyalty at 30% for music-themed QSRs

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29Feedback-responsive QSRs retained 42% more loyalists

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30Global QSR loyalty NPS for members averaged 52 in 2023

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Loyalty Metrics Interpretation

A fast-food empire isn’t built on a single transcendent french fry, but on the steady, predictable cadence of giving every kind of customer—from the breakfast regular to the late-night combo-deal hunter—a personalized, frictionless reason to return tomorrow, because loyalty, it turns out, is just habit with a rewards barcode.

Speed of Service

1Average QSR drive-thru wait time dropped to 3.5 minutes in 2023, a 10% improvement

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265% of QSR customers expect under 4 minutes total service time

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3In-store QSR order fulfillment averaged 4.2 minutes, down from 5.1 in 2022

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4Mobile order pickup time at QSRs averaged 2.8 minutes for 80% of orders

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5Peak lunch rush QSR wait times peaked at 6.1 minutes nationally

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6Drive-thru throughput improved 15% to 120 cars/hour at top chains

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772% of QSR complaints stemmed from waits over 5 minutes

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8Gen Z tolerates max 3 minutes QSR wait, abandoning 28% of lines

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9Suburban QSR drive-thru averaged 3.2 minutes vs urban 4.5

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10Breakfast QSR service time at 2.9 minutes, fastest segment

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11Accuracy in under 3-minute orders at QSRs was 92%

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12Late-night QSR waits averaged 5.8 minutes due to low staffing

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13Family orders took 20% longer at 4.8 minutes in QSRs

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14Tech kiosks reduced QSR service time by 25% to 3.1 minutes

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15Regional South QSR speeds at 3.4 minutes, best in US

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16App pre-orders cut wait to 1.9 minutes at 70% of QSRs

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17Value menu orders processed 18% faster at 3.0 minutes

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18Senior QSR service averaged 4.0 minutes with assistance

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19Peak dinner waits hit 7.2 minutes in high-volume QSRs

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20Outdoor queue management shortened waits by 12% to 3.7 minutes

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21Contactless tech sped up payments by 30 seconds per transaction

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22Healthy option prep added 45 seconds, averaging 3.9 minutes

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23Inflation led to 8% slower service at 4.1 minutes due to staffing

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24Delivery partner handoff at QSRs took 2.2 minutes average

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25Pet areas delayed service by 1 minute to 4.3 minutes

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26Holiday rushes extended waits to 8.5 minutes peak

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27Music pacing optimized speed up 10% to 3.6 minutes

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28Real-time feedback cut repeat waits by 22% to 3.3 minutes

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29Global QSR average service time 4.0 minutes, US at 3.7

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Speed of Service Interpretation

The modern QSR customer demands the lightning speed of a pit crew and the patience of a saint, for in the three-minute window between "I'm hungry" and "I'm leaving," entire brand loyalties are won or lost on the clock.

Technology and Digital CX

188% of QSR customers used mobile apps for ordering in 2023

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2App download growth for QSRs was 22% YoY, reaching 150M users

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376% satisfaction with QSR app user interface design

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4Contactless kiosks handled 45% of in-store QSR orders

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5QR code menus adopted by 92% of QSR chains, boosting speed

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6AI chatbots resolved 68% of QSR queries without human help

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7Gen Z preferred digital QSR ordering at 89% usage rate

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8Delivery platform integration at 82% seamless for QSR apps

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9Loyalty app personalization increased engagement by 30%

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10Voice ordering trials in QSRs hit 55% accuracy rate

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11AR menu previews boosted QSR order values by 12%

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12Bilingual app support lifted Hispanic engagement 18%

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13Nighttime digital orders up 25% via apps

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14Family sharing features in apps used by 61%

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15Eco-tracking in apps increased green orders 14%

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16Regional digital adoption South at 85%

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17Push notifications drove 33% of QSR app visits

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18Budget digital coupons redeemed 40% more

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19Senior digital adoption rose to 42% with voice assist

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20Peak digital surge handled 70% orders via tech

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21Outdoor digital kiosks cut lines 28%

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22Payment app speed at 95% under 10 seconds

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23Nutrition trackers in apps used by 52%

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24Pricing transparency apps retained 25% more users

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25Third-party delivery ratings influenced 67% choices

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26Pet order add-ons via app at 15% uptake

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27Seasonal digital exclusives ordered 2x more

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28Playlist-synced ordering trials at 48% satisfaction

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29Feedback apps improved scores 16%

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30Global QSR digital penetration at 78%

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Technology and Digital CX Interpretation

While QSR customers are now overwhelmingly digital—zooming through apps, kiosks, and chatbots with a side of eco-tracking and playlist-synced menus—the industry’s race to perfect this high-tech convenience is clearly being fueled by our collective hunger for speed, personalization, and the occasional pet add-on.

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FAMILYDININGREPORT
familydiningreport.com
familydiningreport.com
Reference 15
GREENRESTAURANT
greenrestaurant.org
greenrestaurant.org
Reference 16
RESTAURANT
restaurant.org
restaurant.org
Reference 17
APPANNIE
appannie.com
appannie.com
Reference 18
IRT-QSR-VALUE-2023
irt-qsr-value-2023
irt-qsr-value-2023
Reference 19
AARP-QSR-STUDY-2023
aarp-qsr-study-2023
aarp-qsr-study-2023
Reference 20
PEAKPERFORMANCEQSR
peakperformanceqsr.com
peakperformanceqsr.com
Reference 21
PATIO DININGQSR-2023
patio diningqsr-2023
patio diningqsr-2023
Reference 22
NACS
nacs.org
nacs.org
Reference 23
HEALTHYEATSQSR
healthyeatsqsr.com
healthyeatsqsr.com
Reference 24
BEA
bea.gov
bea.gov
Reference 25
DOORDASH-QSR-REPORT-2023
doordash-qsr-report-2023
doordash-qsr-report-2023

Reference 26
PETFOODINDUSTRY
petfoodindustry.com
petfoodindustry.com
Reference 27
HOLIDAYSQSR
holidaysqsr.com
holidaysqsr.com
Reference 28
SOUNDTRACKYOURBRAND
soundtrackyourbrand.com
soundtrackyourbrand.com
Reference 29
MEDALLIA
medallia.com
medallia.com
Reference 30
QUALTRICS
qualtrics.com
qualtrics.com
Reference 31
IRT-QSR-VALUE-LOYALTY-2023
irt-qsr-value-loyalty-2023
irt-qsr-value-loyalty-2023
Reference 32
AARP-QSR-LOYALTY-2023
aarp-qsr-loyalty-2023
aarp-qsr-loyalty-2023
Reference 33
PATIODININGQSR
patiodiningqsr.com
patiodiningqsr.com
Reference 34
DOORDASH-QSR-LOYALTY-2023
doordash-qsr-loyalty-2023
doordash-qsr-loyalty-2023
Reference 35
IRT-QSR-SPEED-VALUE-2023
irt-qsr-speed-value-2023
irt-qsr-speed-value-2023
Reference 36
AARP-QSR-SPEED-2023
aarp-qsr-speed-2023
aarp-qsr-speed-2023
Reference 37
DOORDASH-QSR-SPEED-2023
doordash-qsr-speed-2023
doordash-qsr-speed-2023
Reference 38
IRT-QSR-QUALITY-VALUE-2023
irt-qsr-quality-value-2023
irt-qsr-quality-value-2023
Reference 39
AARP-QSR-QUALITY-2023
aarp-qsr-quality-2023
aarp-qsr-quality-2023
Reference 40
DOORDASH-QSR-QUALITY-2023
doordash-qsr-quality-2023
doordash-qsr-quality-2023
Reference 41
IRT-QSR-DIGITAL-VALUE-2023
irt-qsr-digital-value-2023
irt-qsr-digital-value-2023
Reference 42
AARP-QSR-DIGITAL-2023
aarp-qsr-digital-2023
aarp-qsr-digital-2023
Reference 43
DOORDASH-QSR-DIGITAL-2023
doordash-qsr-digital-2023
doordash-qsr-digital-2023