App Annie Snapshot: Mobile Trends in QSR

It comes as no surpise that mobile has completely disrupted the food and restaurant industry. In fact, according to App Annie’s latest data, in 2018 consumers sourced food and drinks through apps 150 percent more often than in 2016. Furthermore, worldwide downloads of the top five food delivery apps have grown 65 percent in 2018 vs. 2016, with UberEATS and Zomato taking the lead.App Annie's State of Mobile report delves into global mobile trends in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, fast food and food delivery in addition to other industries. A snapshot of the trends highlighted in the report, include:

Globally, consumers sourced food & drinks through apps 130 percent more often in 2018 than 2016.

Of the markets analyzed, India saw the strongest growth at 900 percent. But food delivery apps were also in high demand for western markets like Canada and the US, up 255 percent and 175 percent respectively.QSR Loyalty Programs: In the…