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The US foodservice sector is undergoing a transformation as a result of value-driven consumer expectations, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, and emerging technologies, among other factors.

In this Market Outlook, we explore the size and trajectory of the US foodservice sector (also known as the food-away-from-home sector) and key factors impacting growth. We also detail the overall sector’s competitive landscape and present key themes we are watching in 2025 and beyond.

Each Market Outlook offers our analysts’ definitive view of their sector. This research report includes proprietary forecasts, analysis of company metrics, exclusive consumer survey data and our analysts’ consideration of factors and themes in the market.

Data in this research report include:

• Total foodservice sales in the US and year-over-year growth rates, 2020–2029E
• Online meal delivery sales in the US and year-over-year growth rates, 2020–2029E
• Proprietary survey data on consumers’ observations of restaurant menu price changes and their response to those changes
• Major US Restaurant chains’ revenues and operating margins, 2020–2024
• Food-away-from-home and food-at-home inflation in the US, January 2023–February 2025

Companies mentioned in this report include: Bain Capital, Burger King, CAVA, Chik-Fil-A, Chili’s, Chipotle, Darden Restaurants, Domino’s, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Subway, Wendy’s, Yum! Brands

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