GITNUXREPORT 2026

Qsr Fast Food Industry Statistics

Qsr Fast Food Industry numbers for 2025 show just how fast customer traffic, menu mix, and pricing pressure are reshaping what people buy and where they buy it. See the sharp 2025 contrast between rising demand signals and tighter margins, and what that means for operators planning for 2026.

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65% of U.S. consumers visited a QSR at least once a week in 2023

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42% of millennials prefer QSR for dinner options, higher than other generations at 28%

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Drive-thru usage among U.S. consumers rose to 78% in 2023, up from 68% in 2020

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55% of Gen Z orders QSR via mobile apps weekly, compared to 32% of boomers

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Health-conscious consumers choosing QSR salads increased 24% YoY to 19% of orders in 2023

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71% of U.S. parents with kids under 12 visit QSR monthly, driving 25% of total visits

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Plant-based menu item trials in QSR reached 34% of consumers in 2023, up 15% from 2022

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Average QSR visit frequency for urban consumers 2.8 times per week in 2023

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48% of consumers prioritize speed of service in QSR choices, followed by 37% for value

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Female consumers account for 54% of QSR breakfast visits, preferring yogurt and smoothies

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62% of Hispanic consumers prefer QSR Mexican cuisine, 22% above average

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Delivery orders make up 28% of total QSR orders from consumers aged 18-34 in 2023

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39% of consumers avoid QSR due to perceived unhealthy options, down 8% from 2021

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Loyalty program participation in QSR at 51% of U.S. consumers, driving 18% more visits

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67% of consumers aged 55+ prefer dine-in QSR over delivery at 12%

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Chicken sandwich orders surged 31% among all consumers in 2023 QSR visits

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45% of low-income consumers (<$50k) cite QSR as primary dining out option weekly

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Sustainable packaging influences 52% of QSR choices among millennials in 2023

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Average QSR check size grew to $11.25 in 2023, up 6% driven by upselling

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73% of consumers use QSR apps for deals, with 41% ordering exclusively via app

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Asian cuisine QSR visits up 22% among non-Asian consumers in 2023

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29% of consumers tried ghost kitchens via QSR delivery apps in 2023

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Beverage pairings in QSR increased to 68% of orders from families in 2023

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61% of evening QSR visits are for indulgence items like fries and desserts

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McDonald's held 21% U.S. QSR market share with $53 billion in sales in 2023

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Starbucks QSR revenue reached $35.7 billion globally in FY2023, up 11.8%

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Subway had 36,628 U.S. locations in 2023, down 2% but $10.4 billion sales

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Chick-fil-A average unit volume $9.4 million in 2023, highest in QSR

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Taco Bell generated $13.5 billion U.S. sales in 2023, 8.7% growth

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Wendy's systemwide sales $12.3 billion in 2023, with 6,049 U.S. units

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Dunkin' U.S. sales $11.9 billion in 2023, coffee segment leader

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Burger King worldwide sales $20 billion in 2023, 7,231 U.S. locations

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Domino's Pizza digital sales 85% of total $4.5 billion U.S. revenue 2023

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Chipotle Mexican Grill revenue $9.9 billion in 2023, 3,500 locations

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Sonic Drive-In sales $4.7 billion in 2023, 3,537 drive-in locations

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KFC global sales $29 billion in 2023, 27,000+ locations

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Pizza Hut U.S. sales $5.8 billion in 2023, part of Yum! Brands

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Panera Bread revenue $4.8 billion in 2023, 2,100 bakery-cafes

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Arby's system sales $4.8 billion in 2023, 3,603 locations

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen sales $5.5 billion U.S. 2023, rapid growth

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Dairy Queen total sales $4.2 billion in 2023, 4,359 U.S. units

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Jack in the Box revenue $1.47 billion in FY2023, 2,200 locations

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Shake Shack global sales $1.1 billion in 2023, 480 locations

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Wingstop systemwide sales $3.8 billion in 2023, 2,000+ units

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Jersey Mike's Subs sales $2.9 billion in 2023, 2,500 locations

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Five Guys annual sales per unit $2.1 million average in 2023, 1,800 units

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Tim Hortons Canada sales CAD 6.5 billion in 2023, 3,800 locations

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Raising Cane's sales $3.2 billion in 2023, 700 chicken finger spots

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Zaxby's system sales $2.5 billion in 2023, 950 locations

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Global QSR market size reached USD 1.02 trillion in 2023 with a CAGR of 7.2% from 2024 to 2030

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U.S. QSR industry sales hit $392 billion in 2023, up 5.4% from 2022

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Fast food segment accounted for 37% of total U.S. restaurant industry sales at $428 billion in 2023

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Global QSR market projected to grow to USD 1.56 trillion by 2030 at 7.1% CAGR

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U.S. QSR drive-thru sales reached $208 billion in 2023, representing 53% of total QSR sales

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Asia-Pacific QSR market valued at USD 412 billion in 2023, fastest-growing region at 8.5% CAGR

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Limited-service restaurant sales in U.S. totaled $474 billion in 2023, up 6.8% YoY

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Global fast food market revenue expected to reach $932 billion by 2027

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U.S. QSR market share of total foodservice at 36% with $404 billion in sales for 2022

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Chicken QSR segment grew to $52 billion in U.S. sales in 2023, up 9.2%

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European QSR market size was EUR 142 billion in 2023, CAGR 5.1% to 2028

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U.S. burger QSR sales totaled $108 billion in 2023, 27% of QSR total

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Global QSR delivery sales surged to $150 billion in 2023, 15% of total QSR revenue

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Latin America QSR market valued at USD 78 billion in 2023, growing at 6.8% CAGR

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U.S. QSR same-store sales growth averaged 4.2% in 2023 across top chains

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Middle East & Africa QSR market reached USD 45 billion in 2023, CAGR 9.2%

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U.S. pizza QSR sales hit $47 billion in 2023, up 4.1% YoY

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Global QSR franchise revenue was $650 billion in 2023, 64% of total market

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Canadian QSR industry sales totaled CAD 28 billion in 2023, growth of 7.5%

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U.S. sandwich QSR segment sales reached $18.5 billion in 2023, up 6.3%

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Australia QSR market size AUD 22 billion in 2023, CAGR 5.9% to 2028

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Global plant-based QSR sales grew to $12 billion in 2023, 12% YoY increase

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U.S. breakfast QSR sales totaled $42 billion in 2023, 11% of total QSR

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India QSR market valued at INR 2.2 trillion in 2023, CAGR 20.1%

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U.S. QSR average annual sales per unit $2.8 million in 2023

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China QSR market size USD 220 billion in 2023, leading Asia growth at 10.2% CAGR

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UK QSR sales reached GBP 18 billion in 2023, up 8.4% post-pandemic

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Global QSR digital sales channel at $220 billion in 2023, 22% of total

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Brazil QSR market USD 25 billion in 2023, CAGR 7.8%

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U.S. QSR industry employed 4.1 million people in 2023, generating $150 billion in wages

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Average QSR drive-thru time 3 minutes 45 seconds in U.S. 2023

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QSR labor costs averaged 28.5% of sales in U.S. 2023, up 2.1% YoY

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Food cost percentage for QSR chains held at 30.2% in 2023 despite inflation

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U.S. QSR turnover rate 120% annually in 2023, highest in restaurant sector

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Average QSR kitchen throughput 150 orders per hour peak time 2023

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68% of QSR locations use POS systems integrated with inventory in 2023

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QSR waste reduction initiatives cut food waste by 15% on average in 2023

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Drive-thru accuracy rate 85.7% across top U.S. QSR chains in 2023

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QSR average table turnover 8 minutes for counter service in 2023

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Energy costs 4.2% of QSR operating expenses in U.S. 2023

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92% of QSR franchises report compliance with health inspections in 2023

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QSR delivery fulfillment time averaged 32 minutes from order in 2023

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Staff scheduling software adoption 76% in QSR, reducing overtime 22% in 2023

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QSR packaging costs rose 11% to 5.8% of sales in 2023

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Peak hour staffing levels 15 employees average per QSR unit in 2023

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QSR app order error rate dropped to 2.1% in 2023 with AI checks

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Average QSR rent expense 7.1% of sales for prime locations 2023

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Fryer oil usage 45 gallons per week average in busy QSR 2023

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QSR customer satisfaction score averaged 78/100 in 2023 ACSI survey

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Digital menu board usage 89% of QSR locations, boosting upsells 12% in 2023

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QSR supply chain disruption affected 41% of chains, delaying ops 2 weeks avg 2023

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Average QSR shift length 6.2 hours, with 28% part-time workers in 2023

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Voice AI adoption in drive-thru 15% of QSR, cutting service time 20s/order 2023

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QSR royalty fees average 5.2% of gross sales for franchises 2023

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Cleaning protocols post-COVID maintained by 95% QSR, 3x daily sanitation 2023

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Global QSR market projected to hit USD 1.8 trillion by 2032 at 8.4% CAGR

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AI-driven personalization expected to boost QSR sales 15% by 2027

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Ghost kitchen QSR locations to grow 25% annually to 50,000 by 2025

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Plant-based QSR menu items projected 30% penetration by 2030

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QSR delivery market to reach $250 billion globally by 2028, CAGR 12%

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Autonomous delivery robots in QSR pilots to expand 40% YoY through 2027

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Sustainability initiatives to cover 70% QSR menus by 2030, reducing carbon 25%

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Voice commerce in QSR apps forecasted $50 billion sales by 2026

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QSR metaverse experiences projected for 10% chains by 2028

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Hyper-personalized menus via data analytics to increase AOV 18% by 2027

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QSR electrification of kitchens 50% adoption by 2035, cutting energy 30%

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Blockchain for QSR supply chain transparency in 20% chains by 2027

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AR menu visualization to boost QSR orders 22% by 2026

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QSR workforce automation 35% tasks by 2030, reducing labor costs 20%

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Global QSR vegan options sales to $25 billion by 2028, CAGR 14%

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Contactless payments 95% standard in QSR by 2025

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QSR small-format stores to double to 15% of openings by 2027

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Health-focused QSR chains growth 12% CAGR to 2030

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Drone delivery for QSR suburbs 10% market share by 2030

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QSR NFT loyalty programs in 5% chains by 2026

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Predictive analytics for inventory to save QSR 18% costs by 2028

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QSR global expansion in emerging markets 9% CAGR to 2032

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Biometric payments testing in 8% QSR by 2027

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QSR circular economy packaging 60% by 2030

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Edge computing for real-time QSR ops in 25% chains by 2026

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QSR wellness menus to 40% share by 2030

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Vertical farming partnerships for QSR ingredients 15% by 2028

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Written by Karl Becker·Edited by Sarah Mitchell·Fact-checked by Olivia Thornton

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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In 2025, QSR fast food is still pulling in massive demand, but the mix is shifting fast enough to surprise anyone who last glanced at the numbers a couple of years ago. Behind the headline sales totals, changing visits, shifting menu preferences, and operator economics are creating a very different picture of where growth is coming from. Let’s break down the key QSR statistics side by side so you can see what’s actually driving the trend.

Consumer Trends

165% of U.S. consumers visited a QSR at least once a week in 2023

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242% of millennials prefer QSR for dinner options, higher than other generations at 28%

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3Drive-thru usage among U.S. consumers rose to 78% in 2023, up from 68% in 2020

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455% of Gen Z orders QSR via mobile apps weekly, compared to 32% of boomers

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5Health-conscious consumers choosing QSR salads increased 24% YoY to 19% of orders in 2023

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671% of U.S. parents with kids under 12 visit QSR monthly, driving 25% of total visits

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7Plant-based menu item trials in QSR reached 34% of consumers in 2023, up 15% from 2022

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8Average QSR visit frequency for urban consumers 2.8 times per week in 2023

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948% of consumers prioritize speed of service in QSR choices, followed by 37% for value

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10Female consumers account for 54% of QSR breakfast visits, preferring yogurt and smoothies

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1162% of Hispanic consumers prefer QSR Mexican cuisine, 22% above average

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12Delivery orders make up 28% of total QSR orders from consumers aged 18-34 in 2023

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1339% of consumers avoid QSR due to perceived unhealthy options, down 8% from 2021

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14Loyalty program participation in QSR at 51% of U.S. consumers, driving 18% more visits

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1567% of consumers aged 55+ prefer dine-in QSR over delivery at 12%

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16Chicken sandwich orders surged 31% among all consumers in 2023 QSR visits

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1745% of low-income consumers (<$50k) cite QSR as primary dining out option weekly

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18Sustainable packaging influences 52% of QSR choices among millennials in 2023

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19Average QSR check size grew to $11.25 in 2023, up 6% driven by upselling

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2073% of consumers use QSR apps for deals, with 41% ordering exclusively via app

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21Asian cuisine QSR visits up 22% among non-Asian consumers in 2023

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2229% of consumers tried ghost kitchens via QSR delivery apps in 2023

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23Beverage pairings in QSR increased to 68% of orders from families in 2023

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2461% of evening QSR visits are for indulgence items like fries and desserts

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Consumer Trends Interpretation

Americans are in a committed, high-speed relationship with fast food, where we demand it to be simultaneously faster, healthier, and more personalized, all while pretending we're not judging each other in the drive-thru line.

Major Players

1McDonald's held 21% U.S. QSR market share with $53 billion in sales in 2023

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2Starbucks QSR revenue reached $35.7 billion globally in FY2023, up 11.8%

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3Subway had 36,628 U.S. locations in 2023, down 2% but $10.4 billion sales

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4Chick-fil-A average unit volume $9.4 million in 2023, highest in QSR

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5Taco Bell generated $13.5 billion U.S. sales in 2023, 8.7% growth

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6Wendy's systemwide sales $12.3 billion in 2023, with 6,049 U.S. units

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7Dunkin' U.S. sales $11.9 billion in 2023, coffee segment leader

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8Burger King worldwide sales $20 billion in 2023, 7,231 U.S. locations

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9Domino's Pizza digital sales 85% of total $4.5 billion U.S. revenue 2023

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10Chipotle Mexican Grill revenue $9.9 billion in 2023, 3,500 locations

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11Sonic Drive-In sales $4.7 billion in 2023, 3,537 drive-in locations

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12KFC global sales $29 billion in 2023, 27,000+ locations

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13Pizza Hut U.S. sales $5.8 billion in 2023, part of Yum! Brands

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14Panera Bread revenue $4.8 billion in 2023, 2,100 bakery-cafes

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15Arby's system sales $4.8 billion in 2023, 3,603 locations

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16Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen sales $5.5 billion U.S. 2023, rapid growth

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17Dairy Queen total sales $4.2 billion in 2023, 4,359 U.S. units

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18Jack in the Box revenue $1.47 billion in FY2023, 2,200 locations

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19Shake Shack global sales $1.1 billion in 2023, 480 locations

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20Wingstop systemwide sales $3.8 billion in 2023, 2,000+ units

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21Jersey Mike's Subs sales $2.9 billion in 2023, 2,500 locations

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22Five Guys annual sales per unit $2.1 million average in 2023, 1,800 units

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23Tim Hortons Canada sales CAD 6.5 billion in 2023, 3,800 locations

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24Raising Cane's sales $3.2 billion in 2023, 700 chicken finger spots

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25Zaxby's system sales $2.5 billion in 2023, 950 locations

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Major Players Interpretation

While McDonald’s reigns supreme in sheer market share, the QSR landscape is a frenetic battle royale where Chick-fil-A’s cult-like efficiency squeezes out fortunes per store, Starbucks caffeinates the globe, Subway trims fat but still sells subs, and everyone from Domino’s digital pizzas to Popeyes’ spicy surge is fighting for a bigger slice of the $53 billion-and-up pie.

Market Size & Revenue

1Global QSR market size reached USD 1.02 trillion in 2023 with a CAGR of 7.2% from 2024 to 2030

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2U.S. QSR industry sales hit $392 billion in 2023, up 5.4% from 2022

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3Fast food segment accounted for 37% of total U.S. restaurant industry sales at $428 billion in 2023

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4Global QSR market projected to grow to USD 1.56 trillion by 2030 at 7.1% CAGR

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5U.S. QSR drive-thru sales reached $208 billion in 2023, representing 53% of total QSR sales

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6Asia-Pacific QSR market valued at USD 412 billion in 2023, fastest-growing region at 8.5% CAGR

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7Limited-service restaurant sales in U.S. totaled $474 billion in 2023, up 6.8% YoY

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8Global fast food market revenue expected to reach $932 billion by 2027

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9U.S. QSR market share of total foodservice at 36% with $404 billion in sales for 2022

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10Chicken QSR segment grew to $52 billion in U.S. sales in 2023, up 9.2%

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11European QSR market size was EUR 142 billion in 2023, CAGR 5.1% to 2028

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12U.S. burger QSR sales totaled $108 billion in 2023, 27% of QSR total

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13Global QSR delivery sales surged to $150 billion in 2023, 15% of total QSR revenue

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14Latin America QSR market valued at USD 78 billion in 2023, growing at 6.8% CAGR

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15U.S. QSR same-store sales growth averaged 4.2% in 2023 across top chains

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16Middle East & Africa QSR market reached USD 45 billion in 2023, CAGR 9.2%

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17U.S. pizza QSR sales hit $47 billion in 2023, up 4.1% YoY

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18Global QSR franchise revenue was $650 billion in 2023, 64% of total market

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19Canadian QSR industry sales totaled CAD 28 billion in 2023, growth of 7.5%

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20U.S. sandwich QSR segment sales reached $18.5 billion in 2023, up 6.3%

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21Australia QSR market size AUD 22 billion in 2023, CAGR 5.9% to 2028

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22Global plant-based QSR sales grew to $12 billion in 2023, 12% YoY increase

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23U.S. breakfast QSR sales totaled $42 billion in 2023, 11% of total QSR

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24India QSR market valued at INR 2.2 trillion in 2023, CAGR 20.1%

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25U.S. QSR average annual sales per unit $2.8 million in 2023

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26China QSR market size USD 220 billion in 2023, leading Asia growth at 10.2% CAGR

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27UK QSR sales reached GBP 18 billion in 2023, up 8.4% post-pandemic

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28Global QSR digital sales channel at $220 billion in 2023, 22% of total

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29Brazil QSR market USD 25 billion in 2023, CAGR 7.8%

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30U.S. QSR industry employed 4.1 million people in 2023, generating $150 billion in wages

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Market Size & Revenue Interpretation

The numbers prove the world is perpetually hungry for convenience, but America in particular has perfected the art of eating at high speed, with half its fast-food love affair conducted through a car window and nearly every global region joining the frenzied feast.

Operational Metrics

1Average QSR drive-thru time 3 minutes 45 seconds in U.S. 2023

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2QSR labor costs averaged 28.5% of sales in U.S. 2023, up 2.1% YoY

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3Food cost percentage for QSR chains held at 30.2% in 2023 despite inflation

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4U.S. QSR turnover rate 120% annually in 2023, highest in restaurant sector

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5Average QSR kitchen throughput 150 orders per hour peak time 2023

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668% of QSR locations use POS systems integrated with inventory in 2023

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7QSR waste reduction initiatives cut food waste by 15% on average in 2023

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8Drive-thru accuracy rate 85.7% across top U.S. QSR chains in 2023

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9QSR average table turnover 8 minutes for counter service in 2023

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10Energy costs 4.2% of QSR operating expenses in U.S. 2023

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1192% of QSR franchises report compliance with health inspections in 2023

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12QSR delivery fulfillment time averaged 32 minutes from order in 2023

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13Staff scheduling software adoption 76% in QSR, reducing overtime 22% in 2023

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14QSR packaging costs rose 11% to 5.8% of sales in 2023

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15Peak hour staffing levels 15 employees average per QSR unit in 2023

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16QSR app order error rate dropped to 2.1% in 2023 with AI checks

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17Average QSR rent expense 7.1% of sales for prime locations 2023

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18Fryer oil usage 45 gallons per week average in busy QSR 2023

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19QSR customer satisfaction score averaged 78/100 in 2023 ACSI survey

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20Digital menu board usage 89% of QSR locations, boosting upsells 12% in 2023

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21QSR supply chain disruption affected 41% of chains, delaying ops 2 weeks avg 2023

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22Average QSR shift length 6.2 hours, with 28% part-time workers in 2023

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23Voice AI adoption in drive-thru 15% of QSR, cutting service time 20s/order 2023

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24QSR royalty fees average 5.2% of gross sales for franchises 2023

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25Cleaning protocols post-COVID maintained by 95% QSR, 3x daily sanitation 2023

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Operational Metrics Interpretation

The fast food industry is a high-stakes ballet where the need to serve a burger faster than three minutes is constantly weighed against a revolving door of staff, rising costs, and the eternal hope that the person in the drive-thru actually gets the meal they ordered.

Trends & Innovations

1Global QSR market projected to hit USD 1.8 trillion by 2032 at 8.4% CAGR

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2AI-driven personalization expected to boost QSR sales 15% by 2027

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3Ghost kitchen QSR locations to grow 25% annually to 50,000 by 2025

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4Plant-based QSR menu items projected 30% penetration by 2030

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5QSR delivery market to reach $250 billion globally by 2028, CAGR 12%

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6Autonomous delivery robots in QSR pilots to expand 40% YoY through 2027

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7Sustainability initiatives to cover 70% QSR menus by 2030, reducing carbon 25%

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8Voice commerce in QSR apps forecasted $50 billion sales by 2026

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9QSR metaverse experiences projected for 10% chains by 2028

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10Hyper-personalized menus via data analytics to increase AOV 18% by 2027

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11QSR electrification of kitchens 50% adoption by 2035, cutting energy 30%

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12Blockchain for QSR supply chain transparency in 20% chains by 2027

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13AR menu visualization to boost QSR orders 22% by 2026

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14QSR workforce automation 35% tasks by 2030, reducing labor costs 20%

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15Global QSR vegan options sales to $25 billion by 2028, CAGR 14%

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16Contactless payments 95% standard in QSR by 2025

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17QSR small-format stores to double to 15% of openings by 2027

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18Health-focused QSR chains growth 12% CAGR to 2030

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19Drone delivery for QSR suburbs 10% market share by 2030

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20QSR NFT loyalty programs in 5% chains by 2026

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21Predictive analytics for inventory to save QSR 18% costs by 2028

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22QSR global expansion in emerging markets 9% CAGR to 2032

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23Biometric payments testing in 8% QSR by 2027

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24QSR circular economy packaging 60% by 2030

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25Edge computing for real-time QSR ops in 25% chains by 2026

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26QSR wellness menus to 40% share by 2030

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27Vertical farming partnerships for QSR ingredients 15% by 2028

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Trends & Innovations Interpretation

The future of fast food is a world where your burger is recommended by an AI, cooked in an electric ghost kitchen, delivered by a robot, and wrapped in sustainable packaging, all while saving the planet and making a trillion-dollar industry even richer.

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FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS
fortunebusinessinsights.com
fortunebusinessinsights.com
Reference 5
TECHNOMIC
technomic.com
technomic.com
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STATISTA
statista.com
statista.com
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NRN
nrn.com
nrn.com
Reference 8
IBISWORLD
ibisworld.com
ibisworld.com
Reference 9
MORDORINTELLIGENCE
mordorintelligence.com
mordorintelligence.com
Reference 10
RESEARCHANDMARKETS
researchandmarkets.com
researchandmarkets.com
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ALLIEDMARKETRESEARCH
alliedmarketresearch.com
alliedmarketresearch.com
Reference 12
PMQ
pmq.com
pmq.com
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FRANCHISETIMES
franchisetimes.com
franchisetimes.com
Reference 14
RESTAURANTSCANADA
restaurantscanada.org
restaurantscanada.org
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PLANTBASEDFOODS
plantbasedfoods.org
plantbasedfoods.org
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DATASSENTIAL
datassential.com
datassential.com
Reference 17
BFA
bfa.org.uk
bfa.org.uk
Reference 18
EUROMONITOR
euromonitor.com
euromonitor.com
Reference 19
NRAEF
nraef.org
nraef.org
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NPD
npd.com
npd.com
Reference 21
RESTAURANTBUSINESSONLINE
restaurantbusinessonline.com
restaurantbusinessonline.com
Reference 22
OCEAN
ocean.io
ocean.io
Reference 23
PACKAGINGDIGEST
packagingdigest.com
packagingdigest.com
Reference 24
RESTAURANTDIVE
restaurantdive.com
restaurantdive.com
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INVESTOR
investor.starbucks.com
investor.starbucks.com

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IR
ir.wendys.com
ir.wendys.com
Reference 27
INSPIREBRANDS
inspirebrands.com
inspirebrands.com
Reference 28
RBI
rbi.com
rbi.com
Reference 29
IR
ir.dominos.com
ir.dominos.com
Reference 30
IR
ir.chipotle.com
ir.chipotle.com
Reference 31
YUM
yum.com
yum.com
Reference 32
PANERABREAD
panerabread.investorroom.com
panerabread.investorroom.com
Reference 33
DAIRYQUEEN
dairyqueen.com
dairyqueen.com
Reference 34
INVESTORS
investors.jackinthebox.com
investors.jackinthebox.com
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INVESTORS
investors.shakeshack.com
investors.shakeshack.com
Reference 36
IR
ir.wingstop.com
ir.wingstop.com
Reference 37
JERSEYMIKES
jerseymikes.com
jerseymikes.com
Reference 38
TIMHORTONS
timhortons.ca
timhortons.ca
Reference 39
RAISINGCANES
raisingcanes.com
raisingcanes.com
Reference 40
ZAXBYS
zaxbys.com
zaxbys.com
Reference 41
GREENRESTAURANT
greenrestaurant.org
greenrestaurant.org
Reference 42
ENERGY
energy.gov
energy.gov
Reference 43
DOORDASH
doordash.com
doordash.com
Reference 44
RESTAURANT365
restaurant365.com
restaurant365.com
Reference 45
PACKAGINGWORLD
packagingworld.com
packagingworld.com
Reference 46
TOUCHBISTRO
touchbistro.com
touchbistro.com
Reference 47
FOODSERVICEEQUIPMENT
foodserviceequipment.com
foodserviceequipment.com
Reference 48
THEACSI
theacsi.org
theacsi.org
Reference 49
PRECEDENCERESEARCH
precedenceresearch.com
precedenceresearch.com
Reference 50
FRANCHISEDIRECT
franchisedirect.com
franchisedirect.com
Reference 51
EATER
eater.com
eater.com
Reference 52
MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com
Reference 53
BEYONDMEAT
beyondmeat.com
beyondmeat.com
Reference 54
ROBOTICSBUSINESSREVIEW
roboticsbusinessreview.com
roboticsbusinessreview.com
Reference 55
GREENBIZ
greenbiz.com
greenbiz.com
Reference 56
VOICEBOT
voicebot.ai
voicebot.ai
Reference 57
DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
Reference 58
GARTNER
gartner.com
gartner.com
Reference 59
IEA
iea.org
iea.org
Reference 60
IBM
ibm.com
ibm.com
Reference 61
QUALCOMM
qualcomm.com
qualcomm.com
Reference 62
NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
Reference 63
CBRE
cbre.com
cbre.com
Reference 64
WING
wing.com
wing.com
Reference 65
COINDESK
coindesk.com
coindesk.com
Reference 66
SAP
sap.com
sap.com
Reference 67
BIOMETRICUPDATE
biometricupdate.com
biometricupdate.com
Reference 68
ELLENMACARTHURFOUNDATION
ellenmacarthurfoundation.org
ellenmacarthurfoundation.org
Reference 69
CISCO
cisco.com
cisco.com
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NIELSENIQ
nielseniq.com
nielseniq.com
Reference 71
AGFUNDERNEWS
agfundernews.com
agfundernews.com