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The output of the quick-service restaurant (QSR) franchise industry was estimated to reach billion U.S. dollars in 2025. This figure is expected to exceed *** billion U.S. dollars in 2026.
Output is a measurement that is comparable with revenue, referring to the total amount of money brought in from sales, before costs and expenses have been deducted. One of the reasons for the increase in output is the growing number of QSR franchise establishments in the U.S., rising from ** in 2024 to an estimated ***in 2025. More restaurants mean more employees: the sector has seen a general rise in employment, with positions filled by part-time, full-time, or self-employed individuals.
In terms of systemwide sales, McDonald’s is the leading QSR chain in the United States. The burger company generated around * billion U.S. dollars from restaurant sales in 2024. The QSR burger category is one of the largest within the industry, with the sales generated by McDonald’s a contributing factor. In 2024, consumer spending in the U.S. pizza industry reached approximately ** billion U.S. dollars. Carryout orders accounted for around **** billion U.S. dollars of that figure.
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