United Kingdom Fast Food Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

United Kingdom Fast Food Market Size

The United Kingdom fast food market reached approximately USD 29.07 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of around USD 47.12 billion by 2032.

United Kingdom Fast Food Market Outlook

• Newcastle is known as the fast-food capital of the UK, with around 27.5 restaurants per 100,00 people.

• England is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% between 2024-2032.

• As per the industry report, in 2023, Greggs has become the biggest fast-food chain in the UK, with more than 2400 stores.

• In 2022, Burger King announced the launch of vegan nuggets, making it the first fast food chain in the UK to include vegan food.

United Kingdom Fast Food Market Growth

Growing demand for quick and convenient food items due to busy lives, expansion of the fast-food chain, and rising health awareness among consumers are some of the crucial market drivers. The demand for healthy fast-food items is on the rise which includes salads, wraps, and items that are low in calories, fat, and salt content.

Consumers are showing a growing preference for sustainable and ethical practices such as animal welfare, the environmental effects of food processing, and plastic usage. Quick-service restaurants are responding by incorporating sustainable or organic ingredients, employing eco-friendly packaging, and promoting plant-based fast-food items. The use of digital ordering kiosks and mobile app-based ordering has increased in fast-food establishments, leading to higher operational efficiency.

Market players are readily launching new food items to stay ahead of their competitors. For instance, Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, a fast-food joint in the UK, announced a menu featuring 22 new items such as breakfast rolls, muffins and sides, in February 2024.

United Kingdom Fast Food Industry Segmentation

“United Kingdom Fast Food Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Product Type

• Pizza/Pasta

• Burgers/Sandwiches

• Asian/Latin American Food

• Others

Market Breakup by End Use

• Full-Service Restaurants

• Quick Service Restaurants

• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• England

• Wales

• Scotland

• Northern Ireland

United Kingdom Fast Food Market Share

Based on product type, the market is divided into pizza/pasta, burgers/sandwiches, and Asian/Latin American food, among others. Burgers/sandwiches are expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% between 2024-2032 due to their flavours, broad range of products, and the ability to personalise them as per the person’s preferences and dietary requirements. Moreover, the widespread availability of these food items in popular fast-food chains such as McDonald’s, Burger King, and Subway is also fuelling the segment growth.

Additionally, pizzas/pastas and Asian/Latin American food are expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% and 6.4% respectively between 2024-2032 owing to the increasing demand for diverse food products and rise in snacking habits.

Leading Companies in the United Kingdom Fast Food Market

The market players are readily launching new fast-food items to gain a competitive edge in the market.

• Domino's Pizza Inc.

• Yum! Brands, Inc.

• McDonald's Corp.

• Papa John's International, Inc.

• Subway IP LLC

• Restaurant Brands International Inc.

• Inspire Brands, Inc.

• Greggs plc

• PizzaExpress (Restaurants) Limited

• Krispy Kreme, Inc.

• Focus Brands LLC

• Wendy’s International, LLC

• Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.

• Others

Key Highlights of the Report