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Industry Reports
Use the resources below to find industry reports and industry analysis about the quick service restaurant industry.
IbisWorld
IbisWorld is a great place to get started for general industry information.
Search Tips
- Search by keyword to find relevant reports for the industry
- Simply search for “restaurants”, “fast food,” etc. to find reports to get a broad understanding of the industry.
- If you find citations in the reports, Google the source to find additional information
- Make sure you consult other resources in addition to IbisWorld
Passport
Use Passport to find both U.S. and international industry reports for the quick service restaurant industry. Note that Passport refers to the industry as "limited service restaurants," so you'll want to adjust your search terms.
- Passport
Passport offers comprehensive coverage of international consumer markets, consumer lifestyles in other countries, economic statistics, demographic forecasting, and industry reports for most major markets and consumer products, and more.
First Research
Search for Fast Food to find relevant reports that may offer another perspective on the industry.
- First Research
Provides industry profiles on over 600 industry segments. The reports are very easy to read and can help you gather a quick understanding of the industry.
