The global vegan fast food market size accounted for USD 18,948 million in 2024 and is expected to exceed around USD 28,592 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2034.
The vegan fast food market is an integral section of the consumer goods industry. Vegan fast food refers to plant-based, naturally derived food widely available at various fast food chains. It doesn’t include animal products such as eggs and dairy. Some examples of vegan fast food options include vegan cheese, burgers, fries and chips among others.
The rising awareness and growing acceptance of numerous health benefits provided by plant-based food products as they help in maintaining the blood pressure and lower the risks associated with heart disease, colorectal cancer, cholesterol and premature death has been driving the shift of customers towards this industry. Additionally, the growing brand endorsements of fast food chains to attract the crowd and the increased offline availability of vegan fast foods in convenience stores and supermarkets is driving the growth of this market. Furthermore, the adoption of advanced technologies like AI integration by plant-based companies for imitating the taste, texture and functionality of animal products without cruelty is driving vegan food innovation.
The proven health benefits of vegan fast food and the rising awareness about animal health and animal cruelty are the factors generating growth opportunities for the market players in the upcoming years.