In 2025, it was estimated that there was around *** million workers employed in the quick service restaurant (QSR) franchise industry in the United States. This figure was forecast to slightly grow by 2026.Â
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International Franchise Association. (February 19, 2026). Employment in the quick service restaurant (QSR) franchise industry in the United States from 2022 to 2025, with a forecast for 2026 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/252290/estimated-employment-of-the-us-quick-service-restaurant-industry/
International Franchise Association. "Employment in the quick service restaurant (QSR) franchise industry in the United States from 2022 to 2025, with a forecast for 2026 (in millions)." Chart. February 19, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 01, 2026. /statistics/252290/estimated-employment-of-the-us-quick-service-restaurant-industry/
International Franchise Association. (2026). Employment in the quick service restaurant (QSR) franchise industry in the United States from 2022 to 2025, with a forecast for 2026 (in millions). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 01, 2026. /statistics/252290/estimated-employment-of-the-us-quick-service-restaurant-industry/
International Franchise Association. "Employment in The Quick Service Restaurant (Qsr) Franchise Industry in The United States from 2022 to 2025, with a Forecast for 2026 (in Millions)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 19 Feb 2026, /statistics/252290/estimated-employment-of-the-us-quick-service-restaurant-industry/
International Franchise Association, Employment in the quick service restaurant (QSR) franchise industry in the United States from 2022 to 2025, with a forecast for 2026 (in millions) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/252290/estimated-employment-of-the-us-quick-service-restaurant-industry/ (last visited August 01, 2026)
Employment in the quick service restaurant (QSR) franchise industry in the United States from 2022 to 2025, with a forecast for 2026 (in millions) [Graph], International Franchise Association, February 19, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/252290/estimated-employment-of-the-us-quick-service-restaurant-industry/
