Food-Away-From-Home Prices to Rise 4.6% in 2026, Boosting AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF
USDA forecasts food-away-from-home prices to rise 4.6% in 2026, driving potential revenue gains for dining chains. AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF holds 12 fast-food names, charges a 0.99% expense ratio, yields 0.48% and taps a global QSR market set to grow from $296 billion in 2025 to $885 billion by 2033.
1. USDA Forecasts 4.6% Rise in Food-Away-From-Home Prices
The USDA’s 2026 Food Price Outlook projects food-away-from-home costs to increase 4.6%, with beef and veal prices up 9.4% and food-at-home prices rising 1.7%, suggesting stronger pricing power for restaurants.
2. Global Quick-Service Market Growth Outlook
Grand View Research estimates the global fast food and quick-service restaurant market at $296 billion in 2025, forecasting a 14.8% compound annual growth rate through 2033 to reach $885 billion.
3. AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF Details
Since its April 20, 2021 launch, the actively managed ETF provides exposure to 12 leading fast-food and fast-casual chains, carries a 0.99% expense ratio, offers a 0.48% dividend yield, and faces 24% short interest with average daily volume of 2,240 shares.