South Africa Quick Service Restaurants And Fast Food Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2034
Last Updated : 16 April, 2026 |
Study Period : 2022-2034 |
Format : PDF, Excel |
Author : Abigail Foster
South Africa Quick Service Restaurants And Fast Food Market Insights
- Deep Market Insights analysis indicates that the South Africa Quick Service Restaurants And Fast Food Market size, valued at USD 6547.5 Million in 2025, is expected to expand to USD 11051.65 Million by 2034.
- The South Africa market is forecasted to expand at a CAGR of 5.96% spanning 2026–2034.
- Quick service restaurants held the leading position among By Type segments in 2025, based on market size.
- Drive-through outlets is projected to post the fastest growth rate, sustaining its position as the most attractive By Type segment during the forecast horizon.
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- In 2025, South Africa represented 1.67% of the overall global Quick Service Restaurants And Fast Food Market size.
- United States is projected to lead the global Quick Service Restaurants And Fast Food Market size by 2034.
- Across Middle East and Africa, United Arab Emirates is anticipated to hold the dominant position in market size by 2034.
- Egypt is forecasted to expand at the fastest pace in Middle East and Africa, attaining USD 9002.92 Million by 2034.
South Africa Quick Service Restaurants And Fast Food Market By Type 2026-2034 (USD Million)
| By Type | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick service restaurants | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 2620.31 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Fast casual restaurants | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Food trucks | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Drive-through outlets | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 6,547.50 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Quick Service Restaurants And Fast Food Market By Cuisine 2026-2034 (USD Million)
| By Cuisine | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western fast food | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 2807.56 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Asian fast food | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Local cuisine | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Fusion cuisine | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 6,547.49 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Quick Service Restaurants And Fast Food Market By Service Type 2026-2034 (USD Million)
| By Service Type | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dine-in | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 3049.82 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Takeaway | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Delivery | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Drive-through | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 6,547.48 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Quick Service Restaurants And Fast Food Market By End User 2026-2034 (USD Million)
| By End User | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 3103.51 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Families | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Students | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Office workers | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 6,547.49 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2025 |
| Study Period | 2022-2034 |
| Historical Period | 2022-2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2034 |
| Market Size In 2025 | USD 6547.5 Million |
| Market Size In 2034 | USD 11051.65 Million |
| Largest segment | Quick service restaurants |
| Units | Revenue in USD Million |
| CAGR | 5.96% (2026-2034) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |