United Kingdom
UK SIC I56.103|Statistics

Takeaway & Fast-Food Restaurants in the UK - Number of Businesses (2021-2031)

There are xx businesses in the Takeaway & Fast-Food Restaurants industry in the UK, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Businesses in the Takeaway and Fast-Food Restaurants industry provide food and drink to customers. Food and drink purchased from fast-food and takeaway restaurants are consumed on-site, taken away or ordered over the phone or Internet for home delivery. Customers usually pay before eating at these restaurants. Operators in the industry do not provide table service to customers.

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Number of Businesses

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Employees

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Businesses

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Profit

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

Profit Margin

XX%
2021-2026 XX%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are there in the Takeaway & Fast-Food Restaurants in the UK in 2026?

There is 49,537 Takeaway & Fast-Food Restaurants in the UK businesses as of 2026, an increase of 1.2% from 2025.

Has the number of Takeaway & Fast-Food Restaurants in the UK businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The number of Takeaway & Fast-Food Restaurants in the UK businesses has grown 2.6% per year on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

What is forecast business growth of Takeaway & Fast-Food Restaurants in the UK over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the Takeaway & Fast-Food Restaurants in the UK to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

What companies have the highest market share in the Takeaway & Fast-Food Restaurants in the UK?

The Takeaway & Fast-Food Restaurants in the UK has low market share concentration and the largest business is McDonald's Restaurants Ltd.

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