Restaurant Trends: December 2025 Category Industry Trends
QSR Trends December 2025
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The following is a snapshot of US Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) trends for November 2025.

Note: Trends may vary slightly depending on data availability at the time of reporting.

November 2025 QSR Performance At-a-Glance

MetricYOY Change
Net Sales+0.9%
Traffic-2.9%
Average Check+3.8%
Quantity per Transaction+3.4%
Average Price+0.4%

QSR Traffic & Pricing Trends

Line graph of QSR Traffic Performance for November 2025

In November 2025, U.S. QSR traffic was down -2.9% YOY, compared to November 2024, which saw an increase of +3.9% YOY. It’s important to note that November 2024 was a strong month for QSR traffic, driven by heavy promotional activity across major fast-food chains. Additionally, the government shutdown that occurred in November 2025 likely impacted dining habits, as consumers looked for ways to cut back on spending.

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