United States of America - The Future of Foodservice to 2028

United States of America - The Future of Foodservice to 2028 Summary “United States of America - The Future of Foodservice to 2028” published by GlobalData provides extensive insight and analysis of the US Foodservice market over the next five years (2023-28) and acts as a vital point of reference for operators or suppliers. In 2023, the US recorded annual nominal GDP per capita growth of 5.8% due to strong government and consumer spending. Exports also increased during the year. The working-age population (aged 15-64) accounted for 63.7% of the total population in 2023. However, the proportion of working-age people is expected to decline to 62.1% by 2028. As of 2023, 18.2% of the population were under 15 years, while 18.1% were aged 65 years and above. The share of young people (0-14) will decline to 17.9% by 2028. The report includes - - Overview of the US macro-economic landscape: Detailed analysis of current macro-economic factors and their impact on the US foodservice market including GDP per capita, consumer price index, population growth, and annual household income distribution. - Growth dynamics: In-depth data and forecasts of key channels (QSR, FSR, coffee & tea shop, and pub, club & bar) within the US foodservice market, including the value of the market, number of transactions, number of outlets and average transaction price. - Customer segmentation: Identify the most important demographic groups, buying habits, and motivations that drive out-of-home meal occasions among segments of the US population. - Key players: Overview of market leaders within the four major channels including business descriptions and number of outlets. Scope - The US foodservice profit sector generated total revenue of $1.5 trillion in 2023, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% from $1.1 trillion in 2018. The number of transactions registered a CAGR of 3.5%. The number of outlets recorded a CAGR of 0.5% during 2018-23. QSR led the foodservice profit sector in 2023, accounting for 45.4% of total sales. - The foodservice profit sector is expected to reach $1.7 trillion in 2028, registering a strong CAGR of 3% during 2023-28, while the number of transactions will achieve a CAGR of 0.7%. Reasons to Buy - Specific forecasts of the foodservice market over the next five years (2023-28) will give readers the ability to make informed business decisions through identifying emerging/declining markets. - Consumer segmentation detailing the desires of known consumers among all major foodservice channels (QSR, FSR, coffee & tea shop, and pub, club & bar) will allow readers understand the wants and needs of their target demographics.


  • Report Guide: Main Sections
  • Report Guide: Sub-Sections
  • Executive Summary
  • Executive Summary: Consumer Trends
  • Macroeconomic Context
    • Macroeconomic Overview
    • Trends Landscape & Consumer Shopping Behavior
    • Profit Sector - Consumer Behavior
  • Profit Sector
    • Profit Sector Metrics
    • Profit Sector: Value and Share by Channel
    • Profit Sector: Value Performance by Channel
    • Profit Sector: Outlet Dynamics by Channel
    • Profit Sector: Transactions Dynamics by Channel
    • Profit Sector: Operator Buying Volumes and Performance by Channel
    • Profit Sector: Historic & Future Channel Performance Dynamics
    • Profit Sector: Restaurant: Outlet-Type & Owner-Type Growth Dynamics
  • Profit Sector: Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR)
    • QSR: Summary
    • QSR: Metrics: Growth Dynamics
    • QSR: Key Players
    • QSR: Who?
    • QSR: Why?
    • QSR: What? Food & Drink Split
    • QSR: What? Captain D's: Case Study
    • QSR: What? Menu Intelligence Analysis
    • QSR: What? Menu Intelligence Analysis - Restaurant Cuisine Type
    • QSR: What? Menu Intelligence Analysis - Dish & Ingredient Penetration
    • QSR: Where? Cuisine and Location
    • QSR: What Next?
  • Profit Sector: Full-Service Restaurant (FSR)
    • FSR: Summary
    • FSR: Metrics: Growth Dynamics
    • FSR: Key Players
    • FSR: Who?
    • FSR: Why?
    • FSR: What? Food & Drink Split
    • FSR: What? Pizza Hut: Case Study
    • FSR: What? Menu Intelligence Analysis
    • FSR: What? Menu Intelligence Analysis - Restaurant Cuisine Type
    • FSR: What? Menu Intelligence Analysis - Dish & Ingredient Penetration
    • FSR: Where? Cuisine and Location
    • FSR: What Next?
  • Profit Sector: Coffee & Tea Shop
    • Coffee & Tea Shop: Summary
    • Coffee & Tea Shop: Metrics: Growth Dynamics
    • Coffee & Tea Shop: Key Players
    • Coffee & Tea Shop: Who?
    • Coffee & Tea Shop: Why?
    • Coffee & Tea Shop: What? Food & Drink Split
    • Coffee & Tea Shop: Where? Cuisine and Location
    • Coffee & Tea Shop: What Next?
  • Profit Sector: Pub, Club & Bar
    • Pub, Club & Bar: Summary
    • Pub, Club & Bar: Metrics: Growth Dynamics
    • Pub, Club & Bar : Key Players
    • Pub, Club & Bar: Who?
    • Pub, Club & Bar: Why?
    • Pub, Club & Bar: What? Food & Drink Split
    • Pub, Club & Bar: Where? Location
    • Pub, Club & Bar: What Next?
  • Cost Sector
    • Cost Operator Trends: Historic & Future Performance
    • Cost Operators: Data and Channel Share Breakdown
  • Cost Sector: Education
    • Education: Growth Dynamics & Drivers
    • Education: What Next?
  • Cost Sector: Healthcare
    • Healthcare: Growth Dynamics & Drivers
    • Healthcare: What Next?
  • Cost Sector: Military & Civil Defense
    • Military & Civil Defense: Growth Dynamics & Drivers
    • Military & Civil Defense: What Next?
  • Cost Sector: Welfare & Services
    • Welfare & services: Growth Dynamics & Drivers
    • Welfare & Services: What Next?
  • Appendix
    • Channel Definitions
    • Other Definitions
    • Key Components - Market Intelligence

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