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Quick Service Restaurant Industry Guide

The super-sized guide for industry analysis, consumer profiles and demographics, company information, and more for the fast food or quick service restaurant industry.

Companies & Competitors

Use the resources below to find information about companies in the quick service restaurant industry. 

General Company Information


Use D&B Hoovers to find information about public and private companies in the industry. 

Search Tips

  • Search by company name.
  • Note that private company information, such as sales and other financials, will be modelled estimates. 
  • If you find a company that is a subsidiary, look for information about the parent company. 
  • For public companies you will find more information, such as SWOT analysis, Analyst Reports, etc. 

Companies and Competitors by Location


Mergent Intellect is especially useful in locating companies in the quick service restaurant industry by location.  

Search Tips

  • Use the Company Keyword box to search for specific companies by name
  • Use the Advanced Search to search by Industry. and Location 
    • Look for SIC Code 581203 (Fast Food) or NAICS Code 722513 (Limited Service)
    • This can help you generate a list of companies and competitors in the industry in a particular location.

Company & Competitor Analysis


Use Mergent Online to find public company financial information, annual reports, stock reports, supply chain information,  and to create company comparison tables.

Search Tips

  • Search for public companies
  • Use the Competitors tab to compare companies
  • Use the Company Reports --> "Broker research reports" to find stock and analyst reports

Private Company Information


Use PrivCo to find information about private companies in the industry.