The quick service restaurant market is the largest generator of traffic in the
commercial foodservice industry in Canada, representing 56% of all meals and snacks sold
in industry and generating $30.7 billion in sales in 2021(1).
Quick Service Restaurants
The quick service restaurant industry served 4.6 billion customers in
2021(1).
Chain brands dominate the quick service restaurant market in Canada accounting for over
87% of all traffic(1).
QSR Industry
The QSR Burger market in Canada generated sales of $10.7 billion in 2021, representing
35% of the total quick service restaurant market(1).
The QSR Burger market in Canada consists of A&W, Burger King, Dairy Queen, McDonald's,
Wendy's, and Harvey's. Sales generated by these brands account for 96% of all QSR burger
sales in Canada(1).
A&W is the second largest QSR burger chain in Canada for share of traffic, sales and
locations in Canada(1).