Restaurant Takeout Market Report 2026

The restaurant takeout market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.91 trillion in 2025 to $3.18 trillion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing urban lifestyle changes, rising food delivery and takeaway culture, early adoption of online ordering systems, growth of quick service restaurants, rising consumer demand for convenience dining.

The restaurant takeout market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.48 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for flexible dining options, increasing digital food platform expansion, growing adoption of contactless ordering systems, expansion of restaurant cloud kitchen models, rising focus on quality packaged meals. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing preference for convenient ready to eat food orders, rising adoption of online and app based food ordering platforms, growing popularity of takeout focused restaurant models, expansion of packaging innovations for safe food transport, rising consumption of on the go and home dining solutions.

The rising demand for convenience foods is expected to drive the growth of the restaurant takeout market in the coming years. Convenience foods are pre-packaged or pre-prepared products designed for quick and easy consumption with minimal preparation, catering to busy lifestyles by offering ready-to-eat meals or simple heat-and-serve options. The growing demand for convenience foods is driven by hectic schedules, limited time for cooking, and a preference for fast and easy meal solutions. Restaurant takeout supports this rising demand by offering quick, ready-to-eat meals that save time and effort for busy individuals while delivering quality dining experiences without the need for home cooking. For instance, in May 2025, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), a UK-based farm organization, more than three in ten households in the United Kingdom consume ready meals at least once per week, an increase of four percentage points compared to 2022. Therefore, the growing demand for convenience foods is fueling the restaurant takeout market.

Major players in the restaurant takeout market are focusing on innovative solutions such as Smart Links to enhance the ordering process, offer personalized recommendations, and boost customer engagement. Smart Links provide restaurants with complimentary, customized links that can be easily shared on social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. For instance, in April 2024, Swiggy, a food ordering company based in India, introduced Smart Links to assist restaurants of all sizes in enhancing their online visibility and increasing order volumes. This tool enables restaurants to attract orders through their digital presence and reach a wider audience. Smart Links is designed to help restaurants amplify their online presence and generate more orders with personalized links and valuable insights.

In March 2024, Domino's Pizza Group plc, a UK-based provider of pizza delivery and takeout services, acquired Shorecal Limited for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition represents a strategic move for Domino's Pizza Group plc, allowing the company to streamline its operations, expand its store network, and capitalize on the newly established supply chain center. Shorecal Limited, an Ireland-based provider of pizza delivery and carryout services, will support Domino’s in enhancing its operational efficiency and market reach.

Major companies operating in the restaurant takeout market report are Panda Restaurant Group, Starbucks Corporation, KFC Corporation, Domino's Pizza Group PLC, Panera Bread Company, First Watch Restaurants Group, Manchu Wok Inc., Huddle House Inc., Denny’s Corporation, Bob Evans Farms Inc., HuHot Mongolian Grill LLC, Another Broken Egg of America Franchising LLC, The Original Pancake House Company, Mama Fu's Franchise Group LLC, Biscuitville Fresh Southern, Spaghetti Warehouse Inc., Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., Shake Shack Inc., Buffalo Wild Wings Inc., Wingstop Inc.

North America was the largest region in the restaurant takeout market in 2025. The regions covered in the restaurant takeout market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the restaurant takeout market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The restaurant takeout market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing online ordering, subscription services, and catering services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The restaurant takeout market also consists of sales of prepared meals, meal kits, custom bags, insulated delivery bags, disposable supplies and related pre-packaged meals, and curbside pickup. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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