Australia Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market

Australia Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Overview:

The Australia fast food and quick service restaurant market size reached USD 5.3 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 7.5 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.92% during 2025-2033. The market is fueled by surging demand from consumers for convenience, urban living, higher disposable incomes, and hectic lifestyles. Moreover, expansion of food delivery applications, increasing online ordering, and choices of value, quick meals and changing appetites for healthy, globally flavored meal options accelerate market growth.

Australia Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Trends:

Growth in Delivery and Takeaway Business

Over the last few years, the Australia fast food and quick service restaurant market outlook has witnessed massive growth toward delivery and takeaway models. The trend has been driven by changing consumer tastes for convenience, with hectic lifestyles and remote work patterns making on-demand food delivery more attractive. Restaurants are adjusting by optimizing menus for delivery, investing in efficient packaging, and increasing third-party partnerships with Uber Eats and DoorDash. Several chains have also introduced or upgraded personal mobile apps to offer direct ordering, loyalty schemes, and targeted promotions. Drive-thru technology and contactless pick-ups are also being created to enhance speed and safety. Although dine-in remains valuable, especially for social occasions and families, the increasing prevalence of off-premise eating is transforming business models. QSRs that are able to harmoniously balance in-store service with a robust delivery network are best placed for long-term success in the changing Australian market. Recently, in 2024, Collins Foods, Australia's biggest KFC franchisee, reported a 6.6% increase in annual revenue from its growing network of locations, showcasing robust full-year financial results that overcame the expected downturn.

Rising Demand for Health-Focused and Plant-Based Options

Consumers are increasingly shifting toward health-conscious habits, which is fueling the Australia fast food and quick service restaurant market growth. There is an increasing need for food that is convenient and consistent with healthier lifestyles. Consequently, numerous quick service restaurants (QSRs) are reformulating menus to have low-calorie, low-sugar, and lower-fat items. The use of plant-based meats and vegetarian options is no longer niche as it has become mainstream, attracting committed vegetarians and flexitarians looking for variety. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-aware choices are also becoming more visible, enabling QSRs to address the variety of dietary needs. This trend is being fueled by ethical as well as health concerns, with consumers who are increasingly aware of ingredients, sourcing practices, and nutrition. Fast food companies that provide labeling transparency, support whole ingredients, and launch new, fresh, and configurable offerings are hence aligning to this trend. Ultimately, QSRs adopting this trend are making themselves more relevant to a wider customer base.

Digital Integration and Technology-Driven Experiences

Digital innovation is revolutionizing the Australian fast food and QSR customer experience. Customers increasingly expect fast, frictionless, and tech-enabled experiences at their food journeys. Mobile ordering apps, digital loyalty schemes, and contactless payments are now commonplace factors. Moreover, in-store self-service kiosks enable quicker ordering and provide with more customized opportunities for upselling, while data analytics-enabled back-end systems assist companies in optimizing inventory, staffing, and promotions. Restaurant chains are also leveraging customer data to provide customized offers and enhance engagement at various touchpoints. AI-enabled delivery route planning and cloud kitchens are increasingly becoming common, in turn improving speed and efficiency. To younger, technologically advanced consumers, a compelling and trustworthy digital experience can be just as valuable as the food. As technology advances, QSRs that invest into digital transformation, from kitchen functions to consumer communication, are set to intensify loyalty and achieve a competitive advantage in the Australia fast food and quick service restaurant market share.

Australia Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the regional level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type of business model, cuisine, product type, and service type.

Business Model Insights:

• Independent
• Chain and Franchise

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the business model. This includes independent, and chain and franchise.

Cuisine Insights:

• American
• Chinese
• Italian
• Mexican
• Japanese
• Turkish and Lebanese
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the cuisine. This includes American, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Turkish and Lebanese, and others.

Product Type Insights:

• Burgers and Sandwiches
• Pizzas and Pastas
• Drinks and Desserts
• Chicken and Seafood
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type. This includes burgers and sandwiches, pizzas and pastas, drinks and desserts, chicken and seafood, and others.

Service Type Insights:

• Online Service
• Offline Service

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the service type has also been provided in the report. This includes online service and offline service.

Regional Insights:

• Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales
• Victoria & Tasmania
• Queensland
• Northern Territory & Southern Australia
• Western Australia

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, and Western Australia.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Australia Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market News:

• In March 2025, Subway, recognized for its custom sandwich concept, introduced the new Signature Menu in Australia, intending to simplify ordering and lessen decision fatigue for customers by providing chef-curated, pre-designed sandwiches with set ingredients. The Subway Series, or Signature Menu, was initially introduced in the U.S. in July 2022, showcasing 12 sandwiches created by chefs.

Australia Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Australia fast food and quick service restaurant market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Australia fast food and quick service restaurant market on the basis of business model?
• What is the breakup of the Australia fast food and quick service restaurant market on the basis of cuisine?
• What is the breakup of the Australia fast food and quick service restaurant market on the basis of product type?
• What is the breakup of the Australia fast food and quick service restaurant market on the basis of service type?
• What is the breakup of the Australia fast food and quick service restaurant market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Australia fast food and quick service restaurant market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Australia fast food and quick service restaurant market?
• What is the structure of the Australia fast food and quick service restaurant market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Australia fast food and quick service restaurant market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Australia fast food and quick service restaurant market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Australia fast food and quick service restaurant market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Australia fast food and quick service restaurant industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.