Definition
The Fast-food Service Eating Places Industry in China (China Industry Code - 6720) comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing fast food services, where customers order or select items and in most cases pay before eating. Food and drink may be consumed on premises, taken out, or delivered to the customers' location. Food provided by establishments within this industry include both Chinese and Western fast-food. Western fast-food refers to hamburgers, fried chicken, sandwiches, pizzas and other foods prepared and served quickly. Chinese fast food includes noodles, dumplings, rice sets, and take-away food generally served in plastic boxes or disposable packaging.

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Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.