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    Quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States: 150,000+

    Dashmote counts 150,000+ quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States, 13% of the country's on-premise outlets. More of the quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States sit outside the metro areas with a page than of the restaurants and cafes.

    150,000+
    quick-service and fast-food outlets

    New York has the most quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States

    Map: Quick-service and fast-food outlets by metro area in the United StatesUnited States: New York: rank 1 for quick-service and fast-food outlets; Houston: rank 2 for quick-service and fast-food outlets; Los Angeles: rank 3 for quick-service and fast-food outlets; Dallas: rank 4 for quick-service and fast-food outlets; Atlanta: rank 5 for quick-service and fast-food outlets; Chicago: rank 6 for quick-service and fast-food outlets; Phoenix: rank 7 for quick-service and fast-food outlets; Philadelphia: joint rank 8 for quick-service and fast-food outlets; Washington DC: joint rank 8 for quick-service and fast-food outlets; Las Vegas: rank 10 for quick-service and fast-food outlets.New York: rank 1 for quick-service and fast-food outletsHouston: rank 2 for quick-service and fast-food outletsLos Angeles: rank 3 for quick-service and fast-food outletsDallas: rank 4 for quick-service and fast-food outletsAtlanta: rank 5 for quick-service and fast-food outletsChicago: rank 6 for quick-service and fast-food outletsPhoenix: rank 7 for quick-service and fast-food outletsPhiladelphia: joint rank 8 for quick-service and fast-food outletsWashington DC: joint rank 8 for quick-service and fast-food outletsLas Vegas: rank 10 for quick-service and fast-food outlets
    • New York
    • Houston
    • Dallas
    • Atlanta
    • Chicago
    Dot size: quick-service and fast-food outlets per metro area.
    13%
    of all outlets in the United States
    26%
    independent outlets
    79%
    listed on a delivery app

    What stands out about quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States

    • The United States is among the countries we track with the highest share of quick-service and fast-food outlets with an Instagram account linked.
    • The United States is among the countries we track with the highest share of quick-service and fast-food outlets with 100+ public reviews.
    • The United States is among the countries we track with the highest share of quick-service and fast-food outlets with a website listed.

    How quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States compare

    The United States

    Share of all open on-premise outlets that are quick-service and fast-food outlets, by country: the top five and the United States

    Share of all open on-premise outlets that are quick-service and fast-food outlets, by countryAcross our 60+ countries: India: 16% of all outlets; Indonesia: 6% of all outlets; Brazil: 17% of all outlets; United States: 13% of all outlets; Mexico: 9% of all outlets; Japan: 7% of all outlets; United Kingdom: 20% of all outlets; Philippines: 12% of all outlets; France: 12% of all outlets; Vietnam: 4% of all outlets; Thailand: 4% of all outlets; Germany: 11% of all outlets; Italy: 4% of all outlets; Poland: 17% of all outlets; Argentina: 11% of all outlets; Saudi Arabia: 10% of all outlets; Canada: 12% of all outlets; Spain: 4% of all outlets; Taiwan: 6% of all outlets; Australia: 13% of all outlets; South Africa: 13% of all outlets; Chile: 13% of all outlets; Netherlands: 9% of all outlets; Belgium: 10% of all outlets; Greece: 4% of all outlets; Portugal: 5% of all outlets; Romania: 8% of all outlets; Czech Republic: 6% of all outlets; Austria: 6% of all outlets; Bulgaria: 10% of all outlets; Ireland: 11% of all outlets; Singapore: 6% of all outlets; Cambodia: 3% of all outlets; Guatemala: 5% of all outlets; Sweden: 6% of all outlets.United Kingdom: 20% of all outletsBrazil: 17% of all outletsPoland: 17% of all outletsIndia: 16% of all outletsAustralia: 13% of all outletsUnited States: 13% of all outlets

    Quick service and fast food rank second for the number of outlets among outlet types in the United States

    Open on-premise outlets by type in United States, ranked

    Open on-premise outlets by type in United States5 outlet types: Restaurants: rank 1; Quick service and fast food: rank 2; Cafes and coffee shops: joint rank 3; Hotels: joint rank 3; Bars and pubs: rank 5.Restaurants: rank 1Quick service and fast food: rank 2Cafes and coffee shops: joint rank 3Hotels: joint rank 3Bars and pubs: rank 5

    By metro area

    Metro areaShare
    New York area2%
    Houston area2%
    Los Angeles area2%
    Dallas area2%
    Atlanta area1%
    Chicago area1%
    Phoenix area1%
    Washington DC area1%
    Philadelphia area1%
    Las Vegas area1%
    Rest of the United States86%

    The New York area holds a slightly smaller share of quick-service and fast-food outlets than of all outlets

    Each metro area's share of quick-service and fast-food outlets (bar) against its share of all outlets in United States (tick)

    Each metro area's share of quick-service and fast-food outlets against its share of all outlets in United States8 metro areas: New York area: 2% of quick-service and fast-food outlets, 4% of all outlets, −2 pts; Houston area: 2% of quick-service and fast-food outlets, 2% of all outlets, level; Los Angeles area: 2% of quick-service and fast-food outlets, 2% of all outlets, level; Dallas area: 2% of quick-service and fast-food outlets, 2% of all outlets, level; Atlanta area: 1% of quick-service and fast-food outlets, 1% of all outlets, level; Chicago area: 1% of quick-service and fast-food outlets, 1% of all outlets, level; Phoenix area: 1% of quick-service and fast-food outlets, 1% of all outlets, level; Washington DC area: 1% of quick-service and fast-food outlets, 1% of all outlets, level.Houston area: 2% of quick-service and fast-food outlets, 2% of all outlets, levelLos Angeles area: 2% of quick-service and fast-food outlets, 2% of all outlets, levelDallas area: 2% of quick-service and fast-food outlets, 2% of all outlets, levelAtlanta area: 1% of quick-service and fast-food outlets, 1% of all outlets, levelChicago area: 1% of quick-service and fast-food outlets, 1% of all outlets, levelPhoenix area: 1% of quick-service and fast-food outlets, 1% of all outlets, levelWashington DC area: 1% of quick-service and fast-food outlets, 1% of all outlets, levelNew York area: 2% of quick-service and fast-food outlets, 4% of all outlets, −2 pts

    Outlet profile

    MeasureQuick-service and fast-food outletsAll outlets in the United States
    Independent26%69%
    Listed on a delivery app79%47%
    Website listed88%76%
    100+ public reviews73%60%

    Sample from the list

    Four independent quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States from our list
    VenueCityCategoryWebsitePhone
    Side Door PizzaWashingtonPizza TakeoutWebsite shownPhone shown
    Lulu's Hot DogsChicagoFast food restaurantWebsite shownPhone shown
    Sandwicherie of New YorkNew YorkSandwich shopWebsite shownPhone shown
    RubatoQuincyHong Kong style fast food restaurantWebsite shownPhone shown
    Also in the full list: delivery apps, booking platform, POS system, Instagram, email, price tier, and more.Ask for the full list

    What the numbers show

    Most of the channel sits outside the 10 largest metro areas: 86% of the quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States are elsewhere.

    Most quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States are outside all metro areas with a page: 80% sit beyond every city on this site.

    Quick-service and fast-food outlets are a bigger part of the market in the United States than in most countries: 13% of all outlets, against a median of 8%.

    Counted by quick-service and fast-food outlets, the United States is the fourth largest market in this database.

    How the numbers are defined

    Quick-service and fast-food outlets
    Open fast food, burger, takeaway, kebab, fried chicken, sandwich and snack bar venues.

    How the shares are defined

    Selling to quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States

    Cover the regions too

    More quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States sit outside the big cities than restaurants and cafes do; plan regional reps or distributor routes, not city teams alone.

    Check social profiles

    Quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States link an Instagram account more often than elsewhere; their posts show menus, events and brands on display.

    Plan regional coverage

    With 86% of the quick-service and fast-food outlets outside the largest metro areas, regional reps or distributor partners reach more of the channel than city teams alone.

    Frequently asked questions

    How visible are quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States on Instagram?

    The United States is among the countries we track with the highest share of quick-service and fast-food outlets with an Instagram account linked.

    How well reviewed are quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States?

    The United States is among the countries we track with the highest share of quick-service and fast-food outlets with 100+ public reviews. 73% of quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States carry 100+ public reviews.

    Do more with the data

    Custom outlet segmentationGroup the quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States in your own channel names, not ours.Independent vs chain outletsWhat the independent share for the United States means, and how a chain is counted.Outlet 360 recordEverything known about one of the quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United States on a single page: type, chain status, listings, reviews.

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