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Top Fast Food and Fast Casual Restaurant Apps in the Middle East Q4 2025

Explore the performance of leading fast food and fast casual restaurant apps in the Middle East during Q4 2025, with insights on downloads and active user trends.

Top Fast Food and Fast Casual Restaurant Apps in the Middle East Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the fast food and fast casual restaurant apps in the Middle East showed varied performance across key metrics. Here’s a detailed look at the top five apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

McDonald’s experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, starting at about 56K and climbing to over 90K by the end of December. Meanwhile, weekly active users rose from approximately 1.19M to 1.54M, indicating a growing engagement with the app.

KFC Saudi Arabia saw its downloads peak in late October at around 60K, with a consistent range between 46K and 54K for the remainder of the quarter. Active users increased from 728K to 853K, reflecting a stable user base.

ALBAIK showed a fluctuating download pattern, starting at 45K and ending the quarter at a similar number, with peaks in late October and December. Active users also varied but ended with a slight increase from 725K to 823K.

Starbucks KSA downloads decreased significantly after a strong start of 97K, stabilizing around 12K to 17K towards the end of December. Active users saw a gradual decline from 274K to 237K.

Lastly, Burgerizzr experienced a noticeable boost in downloads in December, peaking at 50K, while active users steadily increased from 58K to nearly 79K by the end of the quarter.

These trends highlight a dynamic market for fast food and fast casual restaurant apps in the Middle East. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026