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Top 5 Fast Food and Fast Casual Restaurant Apps in New Zealand: Q3 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top fast food and fast casual restaurant apps in New Zealand during Q3 2025, featuring insights from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Fast Food and Fast Casual Restaurant Apps in New Zealand: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the fast food and fast casual restaurant app landscape in New Zealand saw varied performance trends. Here's a closer look at the top five apps.

McDonald’s had a stable quarter with weekly downloads fluctuating between 4.1K and 5.6K. Notably, their active user base saw a peak at around 366K in early September, reflecting a consistent engagement throughout the quarter.

The KFC New Zealand app experienced a significant surge in weekly downloads, reaching approximately 12.7K in the last week of September. Active users steadily increased over the quarter, peaking at 61.6K, indicating robust user retention.

Pizza Hut New Zealand maintained a steady download rate, with weekly downloads generally hovering around 3.1K to 3.7K. Active users showed a varied trend, with a noticeable increase to about 33.4K towards the end of the quarter.

Burger King NZ saw a spike in downloads mid-quarter, with numbers reaching over 5K. Active user numbers were also on the rise, peaking at 28.7K in early September before a slight decline.

Finally, Domino's NZ showed a consistent increase in downloads, ending the quarter with around 2.2K weekly downloads. Active users peaked at just over 30K in late July, before stabilizing around 21K by the quarter's end.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of app engagement in the fast food sector in New Zealand. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: September 2025