U.S. Fast Food Market Size & Outlook, 2021-2028

The fast food market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 211,125.7 million by 2028. A compound annual growth rate of 3.9% is expected of the United States fast food market from 2022 to 2028.
Revenue, 2021 (US$M)
$161,011.0
Forecast, 2028 (US$M)
$211,125.7
CAGR, 2022 - 2028
3.9%
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U.S. fast food market highlights

  • The U.S. fast food market generated a revenue of USD 161,011.0 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 211,125.7 million by 2028.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2022 to 2028.
  • In terms of segment, burgers/ sandwiches was the largest revenue generating product in 2021.
  • Asian/ Latin American is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Fast food market data book summary

Market revenue in 2021USD 161,011.0 million
Market revenue in 2028USD 211,125.7 million
Growth rate3.9% (CAGR from 2021 to 2028)
Largest segmentBurgers/ sandwiches
Fastest growing segmentAsian/ Latin American
Historical data2017 - 2020
Base year2021
Forecast period2022 - 2028
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPizza / Pasta, Burgers/ Sandwiches, Chicken, Asian/ Latin American, Seafood
Key market players worldwideFocus Brands, Domino's Pizza Inc, Firehouse Subs, Jack In The Box Inc, McDonald's Corp, Yum Brands Inc, Restaurant Brands International Inc, Roark Capital Group, CKE Restaurants, Medical Doctor Associates

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 27.1% of the global fast food market in 2021.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • In North America, U.S. fast food market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • Canada is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 114,599.0 million by 2028.

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U.S. fast food market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to fast food market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Burgers/ sandwiches was the largest segment with a revenue share of 43.08% in 2021. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. fast food market based on pizza / pasta, burgers/ sandwiches, chicken, asian/ latin american, seafood covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2028.


  • U.S. Fast Food Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • Pizza / Pasta
    • Burgers/ Sandwiches
    • Chicken
    • Asian/ Latin American
    • Seafood
    • Others
  • U.S. Fast Food End User Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • Quick Service Restaurants
    • Fast Casual Restaurants
    • Others

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