The UK fast food market was valued at USD 29,751.0 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 50,221.0 Million by 2033. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.99% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2033. Growth is driven by demand for convenience, growth of online food delivery platforms, and rising popularity of fast-casual dining, alongside expanding health-conscious and vegan fast food options.
Study Assumption Years
- Base Year: 2024
- Historical Year/Period: 2019-2024
- Forecast Year/Period: 2025-2033
UK Fast Food Market Key Takeaways
- The UK fast food market size reached USD 29,751.0 Million in 2024.
- The market is forecasted to reach USD 50,221.0 Million by 2033.
- The CAGR for the market during 2025-2033 is 5.99%.
- The market growth is propelled by increasing demand for convenience and quick meals.
- Growth of online food delivery platforms and fast-casual dining options is boosting the market.
- The expansion of vegan and healthier fast food choices attracts a wider customer base.
- Competitive pricing and promotional offers are important market drivers.
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Market Growth Factors
The increased demand for convenience food, currently the key driver of the fast food market in the UK, comes from modern consumers and their busy urban lifestyles, with meals needed quickly between work, socializing and family life. With urban growth in the United Kingdom, demand for cheap and easy meal options has increased. Fast food outlets have responded to this trend by offering services such as drive-thru, click-and-collect and express deliveries, with the market recently earning high revenues.
Due to technology and the Internet, fast food can be ordered using mobile phone apps, online food aggregators, or third-party meal delivery services such as Uber Eats, Just Eat, Takeaway.com and Deliveroo. 73.4% of fast food restaurant transactions in the UK were predicted to be mobile phone based by 2025, with customer discounts from loyalty programs and mobile and contactless payments also influencing the buying experience and expanding the consumer base.
Market growth is fueled by changing consumer tastes and preferences. Increasing health awareness has led fast food chains to add salads, plant-based foods, and grilled foods to their menus. In the UK, there has been an 80% growth in vegetarianism over the last ten years, and in 2020, vegan meat replacement sales grew by 40%. Transparency, gluten-free, low-calorie and organic brands attract health-focused customers and continue to grow the market.
Market Segmentation
- Product Type Insights:
- Pizza/Pasta: Fast food segment includes popular pizza and pasta dishes.
- Burgers/Sandwiches: A key product category in the UK's fast food market.
- Asian/Latin American Food: Represents diverse international cuisines in fast food.
- Others: Covers additional fast food product types beyond main categories.
- End Use Insights:
- Full-Service Restaurants: Sector involving sit-down dining with full service.
- Quick Service Restaurants: Fast food outlets providing rapid service.
- Others: Additional end-use segments within the market.
Regional Insights
The UK fast food market analysis encompasses major regions including London, South East, North West, East of England, South West, Scotland, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, and Others. No specific dominant region or regional market share statistics are explicitly stated.
Recent Developments & News
On 21 August 2024, McDonald's announced a £1 billion development plan to open over 200 new outlets across the UK and Ireland within four years, creating approximately 24,000 jobs. This expansion outlines the fast food giant's investment in the market and its growth ambitions.
Competitive Landscape
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