Fast-food restaurants are still in decline: April traffic slips and McDonald’s, Chipotle sales slump in Q1

According to a new report, fast-food figures have continued to drop in 2025 as consumers battle price inflation and broader economic uncertainty.

Despite a strong start to the year, traffic at U.S. quick-service restaurants, which has been steadily declining month by month, was down 1.7% year over year compared with last April, signaling growing consumer caution or shifts in dining behaviors, according to Revenue Management Solutions (RMS), a company that analyzes data and provides insights about the restaurant industry.