Australia Quick Service Restaurants Market

Australia Quick Service Restaurants Market Overview:

The Australia quick service restaurants market size reached USD XX Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD XX Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of XX% during 2025-2033. The market is expanding, driven by rising international investments, growing consumer demand for diverse dining options, brand portfolio diversification, and improved operational efficiencies. Increasing competition and evolving food preferences continue to shape the market’s growth trajectory across major cities and regional areas, strengthening the Australia quick service restaurants market share.

Australia Quick Service Restaurants Market Trends:

Growing International Investments Strengthen Local Brands

Australia’s quick service restaurants market has been increasingly influenced by international investors who are aiming to strengthen local brands and accelerate market growth. Global players are seeing Australia as a market with strong potential, driven by changing consumer patterns, growing disposable incomes, and a preference for organized food outlets. International investments bring not only capital but also refined management practices, technology integration, and improved supply chain efficiency. In June 2023, Flynn Restaurant Group, a major US-based operator, announced the acquisition of Pizza Hut Australia, covering approximately 260 outlets. This acquisition marked Flynn’s first major international expansion and introduced new energy into the Australian market. Flynn’s strong track record in operating leading restaurant brands like Applebee’s and Taco Bell is expected to strengthen Pizza Hut Australia's performance, while also raising standards across the quick-service segment. This trend of global investment helps existing brands scale up more rapidly, invest in marketing, modernize operations, and improve consumer experiences. It also puts competitive pressure on domestic operators to innovate and match global standards. Over time, increasing international participation is expected to diversify the market, boost employment, and intensify brand positioning battles, boosting Australia quick service restaurants market growth.

Expanding Brand Portfolios Diversify Market Offerings

The Australia quick service restaurants market is witnessing a clear trend where companies are diversifying their brand portfolios to match evolving consumer demands. There is an increasing shift towards providing new dining formats, expanded menu options, and improved quality, fueled by consumer demand for more variety and unique food experiences. New market entrants are tapping into niche segments to capture emerging demand while offering different dining styles beyond traditional fast food. In February 2025, Firehouse Subs announced its entry into the Australian market through a partnership with Retail Food Group, planning to open 165 restaurants across the country within ten years. Targeting the A USD 1.7 Billion sandwich segment, Firehouse Subs introduced premium, hearty sandwiches made with steamed meats and cheeses, aiming to set a new standard in the category. This development is expected to significantly widen the offerings in the Australian Quick Service Restaurants landscape, challenging existing players and inviting higher innovation across the market. As more brands expand their presence, consumers are gaining access to a broader range of food experiences, pushing the market beyond traditional burger and pizza chains. This diversification of offerings is reshaping the competitive environment, encouraging differentiation, stronger brand engagement, and more tailored food concepts that match Australia's multicultural consumer base.

Australia Quick Service Restaurants Market Segmentation:

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

Cuisine Insights:

• Bakeries
• Burger
• Ice Cream
• Meat-based Cuisines
• Pizza
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the cuisine. This includes bakeries, burger, ice cream, meat-based cuisines, pizza, and others.

Outlet Insights:

• Chained Outlets
• Independent Outlets

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the outlet have also been provided in the report. This includes chained outlets and independent outlets.

Location Insights:

• Leisure
• Lodging
• Retail
• Standalone
• Travel

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the location have also been provided in the report. This includes leisure, lodging, retail, standalone, and travel.

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 Quick Service Restaurants Market News:

• April 2025: Collins Foods exited Taco Bell operations in Australia, transferring 27 outlets, and shifted focus to expanding its KFC footprint in Germany by opening 40–70 new stores over five years. The move reflected shifting dynamics in Australia's quick service restaurants market, impacting brand competition.
• February 2025: Firehouse Subs announced its entry into Australia's quick service restaurants market through a partnership with Retail Food Group. The plan aimed to open 165 outlets over 10 years, strengthening competition in the AUSD 1.7 Billion sandwich segment and boosting employment opportunities nationwide.

Australia Quick Service Restaurants Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Australia quick service restaurants market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Australia quick service restaurants market on the basis of cuisine?
• What is the breakup of the Australia quick service restaurants market on the basis of outlet?
• What is the breakup of the Australia quick service restaurants market on the basis of location?
• What is the breakup of the Australia quick service restaurants market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Australia quick service restaurants market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Australia quick service restaurants?
• What is the structure of the Australia quick service restaurants market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Australia quick service restaurants 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 quick service restaurants market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Australia quick service restaurants 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 quick service restaurants 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.