2024 Australia Annual Fast Food & QSR Report

To keep pace with this level of growth, major QSR chains such as Subway, McDonald’s, and KFC need to open at least 20 net new stores annually to maintain store provisions at a ratio of one store per 20,000–30,000 residents. These brands have largely achieved this target.

Guzman Y Gomez, following its recent public listing, added a net 27 new stores, including 10 in Greater Sydney. Hungry Jack’s and
Zambrero also experienced growth, each opening over 20 new locations. Meanwhile, brands like Mad Mex, Betty’s Burgers, and El Jannah each added 10 new stores, further growing their networks.

GapMaps tracks the locations of over 1,500 brands across Australia, offering valuable insights into brand clustering, expansion patterns, and optimisation strategies. Additionally, GapMaps collaborates with CommBank iQ to provide a deeper understanding of real consumer spending habits at a local level, including food delivery trends. This comprehensive analysis of supply and demand as well as tools like GapFinder enable GapMaps users to make data-driven decisions, optimise their store networks, and drive strategic growth.

*as measured by the ABS retail sales series on Cafes’, restaurants and takeaway food services for the 12 months to December 2024.