Australians spend nearly 32% of their household food budget on fast food and eating out, and the average fast food meal contains almost half of an adult's recommended daily energy intake. With almost 40,000 outlets across Australia, the policies and actions of the quick service restaurant industry can have a significant impact on population diets. 

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Our recent assessments show that while quick service restaurants acknowledge their role in supporting Australians to eat healthier diets, there is much room for improvement across the sector. ​

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Assessments of quick service restaurant chains on their policies for supporting population nutrition  were conducted in 2018, and more recently in 2024. 

As a follow up to the 2018 assessment, the 2024 report assessed the 10 largest quick service restaurant chains in Australia.