Global Travel Food Services Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Service Type (Eat in QSR and Takeaway QSR), By Cuisine Type (Fast Food Chains, Beverages, Bakery & Confectionery, and International Cuisine), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035.

Global Travel Food Services Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.8% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Travel Food Services Market Size is Expected to hold a significant share by 2035
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The global travel food services market size is predicted to hold a significant share by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8% from 2025 to 2035. The increasing number of air passengers, expanding airport infrastructure, and growing demand for quality, convenient, and hygienic food are driving the travel food services market globally.

Market Overview

The travel food services market refers to the industry comprising of range of curated food and beverage concepts across cuisines, brands, and formats, which have been adapted to cater to travellers on-the-go. Travel food services offer a wide range of cuisines and concepts, ranging from fast food, cafes, and bakeries to restaurants and bars, that have been tailored to cater to travellers’ demand for speed and convenience within travel hubs. There is a growing number of passengers often within the time constraints during the layovers or departures, which leads to the demand for fast, efficient meal solutions. The range of menus is expanding, attracting more customers, thereby propelling the market expansion of travel food services. Trend of premium QSR or celebrity backed QSRs, integration of self-services kiosks, sustainability are several factors that are contributing to the market growth of travel food services. Further, the fast-paced nature of air travel, driving the demand for quick meal solutions, along with the enhancement in airport infrastructure, is offering market growth opportunities for travel food services.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the travel food services market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the travel food services market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the travel food services market.

Driving Factors

The increasing passenger traffic, which is driving the air travel demand, along with the expansion and investment in new technologies, ultimately results in bolstering the market growth of travel food services. Emergence of high-quality airline catering services and railway catering services for enhancing the overall travel experience, along with the changing landscape of in-transit dining, positively influences the travel food services market. The growing number of infrastructure projects, along with the numerous sustainable advancements, is contributing to driving the market growth for travel food services.

Restraining Factors

The increased price of airport quick service restaurants is limiting their adoption among price-sensitive consumers, thereby restricting the market growth. Political uncertainties and terrorism affecting the choice of destination and number of foreign trips, which leads to hamper the market of travel food services.

Market Segmentation

The travel food services market share is classified into service type and cuisine type.

• The eat in QSR segment dominated the market with a significant share in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the service type, the travel food services market is divided into eat in QSR and takeaway QSR. Among these, the eat in QSR segment dominated the market with a significant share in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Integration of innovation and digitalization is driving the frequency of restaurant visits, in addition to providing ease of access to the menu and ordering food through phones. An increasing demand for a comfortable eat-in experience and demand for social dining in QSR (quick service restaurants) is contributing to driving the market in the eat-in QSR segment.

• The fast food chains segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the cuisine type, the travel food services market is divided into fast food chains, beverages, bakery & confectionery, and international cuisine. Among these, the fast food chains segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Renowned fast food chains like Domino's, KFC, and Krispy Kreme have established their outlets at airports in metro cities like Mumbai and New Delhi. The inclination towards quick bites at fast-food outlets, with the changing dietary preferences, is driving the market demand in the fast food chains segment.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Travel Food Services Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the travel food services market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the travel food services market over the predicted timeframe. The rebound of leisure and business travel post-pandemic, and preference for experience and adventure tourism are contributing to drive the market demand for travel food services. With the consideration of food delivery platforms as a major industry stakeholders, the growing technological innovation and shifting consumer preferences is propelling the growth of food services, thereby aids in driving the market.  

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the travel food services market during the forecast period. Popularity of tourism with awareness about the importance of cultural destinations across the Asia Pacific region, and consumers’ increasing spending capacity are contributing to driving the travel food services industry. With the strong presence of international QSR chains like McDonald’s, KFC, and Domino’s, an increasing popularity of food delivery apps and online ordering systems is propelling the market for travel food services.     

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the travel food services market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Travel Food Services
• Jubilant Foodworks Limited
• Devyani International Ltd.
• Westlife Foodworld
• Sapphire Foods India Ltd
• Restaurant Brands International
• Barbeque-Nation
• Subway IP LLC
• Burger King Company LLC
• Starbucks Corporation
• Inspire Brands, Inc.
• The Wendy’s Company
• Chick-fil-A, Inc.
• Haldiram Foods International Pvt. Ltd.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In February 2025, UDAN Yatri Café was inaugurated, aligning with the spirit of the UDAN scheme, aimed at democratizing air travel and modernizing airport infrastructure.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the travel food services market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Travel Food Services Market, By Service Type

• Eat in QSR
• Takeaway QSR

Global Travel Food Services Market, By Cuisine type

• Fast Food Chains
• Beverages
• Bakery & Confectionery
• International Cuisine

Global Travel Food Services Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa