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Market research companies have benefited from research and development (R&D) expenditure growth as companies develop new products to satisfy consumer demand. Downstream companies continue to rely on market research to create new products and campaigns that fit evolving consumer preferences. As companies strive to enhance consumer-centric strategies amid increased consumer spending, demand for tailored market research solutions has surged. A 10.7% surge in corporate profit over the past five years enabled businesses to outsource more of their research operations to professional market researchers. The digital shift has further transformed the landscape, with companies pioneering new research tools to tap into the vast potential of big data to enhance accessibility and participation. These trends have led to revenue growing at a CAGR of 3.8% to an estimated $36.4 billion over the past five years, including an estimated 2.1% boost in 2025 alone. Consumers' and advertisers' growing reliance on the internet has led to new metrics market researchers can use to better understand consumers. These have allowed new companies to enter the industry and driven providers to adjust services and implement new technologies. The rising use of social media to advertise and market new products across platforms like TikTok and Instagram also contributed to the growing demand for market research. These technological advancements improved data collection and analysis methods, offering actionable insights that helped companies refine marketing strategies and develop better products. New opportunities continue to drive revenue growth, but expansions to services and onboarding of new technology cut researchers’ profitability. Moving forward, the industry will benefit from acceleration in R&D budgets and technological and a data procurement evolution. Companies will strengthen their R&D budgets as economic conditions improve, further driving demand for advanced market research tools. The proliferation of online commerce and smart technologies will give researchers unprecedented access to consumer data. Technological developments, such as artificial intelligence (AI), are poised to create new metrics based on human reactions, which companies can leverage to better understand consumer behavior and preferences. Access to these metrics, however, will lead to tightening data privacy regulations, which may result in higher compliance costs that eat into profitability. Finally, growing emphasis on ethical practices, transparency and data security will shape consumer trust and research standards, creating new opportunities and challenges in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Revenue is poised to grow at a CAGR of 2.4% to an estimated $41.0 billion through the end of 2030.

The Company Research Services industry is composed of businesses that conduct research on management teams, strategic developments and the financial operations of companies in the private and public sectors. Company research services are predominantly catered toward financial institutions, such as asset managers, bankers, equity traders and sales departments. As a result, demand for company research services is tied to corporate profit and research budget levels. For much of the past five years, growth in both corporate profit and the number of businesses in the United States have fueled industry growth. Uncertainty in financial markets can also drive new demand for research services, as companies seek out additional information before making investments in the business environment. Consequently, industry revenue is projected to expand at a CAGR of 2.2% to $2.1 billion over the five years to 2023. Meanwhile, as corporate profit has increased, industry companies have been able to increase prices, supporting their own profit growth.While the past five years have overall been positive for the Company Research Services industry, industry operations were briefly disrupted in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic halted the US economy. Stringent safety restrictions and massive uncertainty caused corporate profit to fall, as many companies had to limit capital expenditures to avoid bankruptcy. Uncertainty fell as the pandemic passed in 2021, leading to higher spending from downstream markets. After a bumpy 2022 due to economic uncertainty, growth is expected to resume in 2023, with revenue expected to rise an estimated 3.1% in the year.The industry is expected to see continued strength over the five years to 2028. The industry is expected to benefit from growing demand from the finance and insurance industries, which account for the largest share of revenue. In particular, heightened regulation regarding risk management will prompt companies to invest in company research that will better inform decisions. Marketing services are also expected to expand over the five years to 2028 as companies develop tools to help corporate sales teams expand operations. Overall, industry revenue is expected to rise at an annualized rate of 1.8% to $2.3 billion over the five years to 2028.

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While shifting consumer preferences and a crowded foodservice landscape, fast food restaurants have maintained a steady pace of growth. Over the five years to 2025, industry revenue has expanded at a CAGR of 3.7%, reaching $412.7 billion. Notably, 2025 alone will experience a 1.1% increase in revenue. The trend towards fast casual dining has bolstered the industry, helping fast food chains hold their ground amid fierce competition. As health awareness continues to rise, consumers demand healthier and alternative options to conventional fast food. To an extent, major chains have met this demand by introducing healthier menu selections. Other innovative measures included investments in meat substitutes and introducing various dietary preferences to attract a broader consumer base. However, the shift towards a healthier lifestyle has somewhat dampened demand for traditional fast food staples, leading to a decline in industry profit. Between 2022 and 2025, fast food restaurants have grappled with surging operational costs, including purchase, utility, rent and labor. The collective force of these cost increases has depressed industry profit, reaching 4.4% of revenue in 2025. Higher minimum wages, especially in California, have been detrimental to fast food restaurant's bottom lines, which subsequently boost technology adoption such as AI drive-thus. Over the next five years, the fast food industry is expected to maintain its growth trajectory, albeit slower. With fast casual restaurants on the rise and consumer spending expected to climb, further revenue growth for the fast food industry is expected. However, the environment is forecast to grow slowly for fast food chains, as many segments within the industry approach saturation. Despite these challenges, successful operations in the industry will likely pivot in response to changing consumer preferences. In this evolving scenario, the concept of fast food is likely to expand beyond its traditional confines to include a broader range of choices. However, intense competition within the industry will continue to put downward pressure on prices, and hence, revenue growth is expected to slow over the next five years. Projections indicate a CAGR of 1.0% over the next five years, bringing the industry revenue to $433.6 billion by 2030.

Food trucks have seen significant growth over the last five years, cementing their position as a standout in the broad food services sector. Notably, this expansion is largely due to evolving consumer tastes shifting in favor of unique, gourmet cuisine offered at prices lower than those in traditional sit-down restaurants. The industry has thrived, with cities like Portland, LA and Austin passing regulations and establishing designated areas for this new wave of culinary delights. The industry revenue stayed resilient despite higher inflationary pressures. Therefore, industry revenue is expected to reach $2.8 billion, with an annualized growth rate of 13.2% over the five years to 2025. However, in 2025 alone, industry revenue is expected to marginally decline 0.2% due to higher tariffs that force most food truck vendors to raise their prices. Nevertheless, not all food truck industry vendors celebrate this success. City regulations, escalating competition, and minuscule profit margins are tripping up some. Food truck-specific laws are not uniform; they differ by city. These laws determine the working hours and conditions for the food trucks, often including specified distances from traditional brick-and-mortar establishments. Indeed, these restaurants often see the food trucks as direct competition and have rallied against the industry. Food trucks will still face significant challenges over the next five years. The most prominent are regulatory roadblocks, stunting industry growth. Parking and other concerns legislation remains a work in progress in many towns as they scramble to accommodate the wave of change. Nonetheless, rising household incomes and the growing interest in convenient yet affordable gourmet cuisine will fuel the industry's expansion. The projected revenue growth over the five years to 2030 is a CAGR of 0.3%, reaching $2.9 billion.

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Despite the volatile economic climate in the last five years, the Single-Location, Full-Service Restaurant industry has displayed resilience and adaptability. Unprecedented challenges brought by the pandemic and its associated economic recovery introduced considerable shifts in consumer behavior early in the period, and many in the industry received government assistance to weather those challenges. This was followed by robust domestic economic growth and increased consumer spending in recent years, which fueled the industry's modest yet consistent expansion in the current period – particularly in upscale dining among affluent consumers. As of spring 2025, the industry is expected to endure significant setbacks due to tariffs potentially affecting the supply chain. Coupled with persistent hiring challenges, restauranteurs are seeking to diversify their suppliers, which may increase operational costs. Due to a low COVID-19 base year in 2020, industry revenues have grown at a CAGR of 8.8% over the past five years. In 2025 alone, revenue is expected to rise 1.7%, reaching $260.1 billion. Profit is slightly higher than it was in the years immediately preceding the pandemic but has held steady at roughly 4.3% throughout most of the current period, having fallen from its outlier high in 2020 – likely due to higher costs that have pressured industry profitability. The industry, defined by intense competition, is highly fragmented. Many independent restaurants are small, often family-run ventures. These single-location establishments compete with chain restaurants, fast-food restaurants, hotels and coffee and snack shops. Additionally, budget-friendly establishments have faced stiff competition in the current period as consumers flocked to innovative offerings from fast-casual newbies. Looking forward, despite looming tariffs, there are reasons to be optimistic for this industry. It is expected to navigate economic uncertainty, buoyed by rising consumer spending in the coming years. The industry is also likely to benefit from the slight rise in inhabitants in urban areas, which typically feature a higher concentration of restaurants. Industry revenue is expected to rise an annualized 1.2% to $275.9 billion over the five years to 2030.

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Over the past five years, the social networking industry has undergone transformative growth, driven in part by the expansion of influencer marketing. Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube have put millions of creators at the center of their strategies, recasting traditional advertising with authentic, personality-driven endorsements and native branded content. This shift has extended beyond just advertising: influencer-driven trends shape everything from product launches to platform algorithm changes, fostering both higher engagement and user retention for leading social networks. Revenue has been expanding at a CAGR of 14.3% over the past five years and is expected to reach $146.7 billion in 2025, when revenue will rise by an estimated 9.4%.​ One of the most significant trends reinforcing this performance has been the explosive popularity of short-form and ephemeral content. The success of TikTok and the following adoption of short video features across other platforms have fundamentally altered user preferences and engagement patterns. Short-form videos, favored for their immediate impact and ease of consumption, now elicit up to 2.5 times more engagement than traditional long-form formats. Ephemeral content, such as Instagram and Facebook stories, also amplifies engagement by creating a sense of urgency and exclusivity, leading brands and advertisers to embrace these formats as core elements of their marketing strategies. The prioritization of short-form and disappearing content in platform algorithms has not only reinforced user interaction but also simultaneously enhanced advertising effectiveness and deepened overall brand presence. Looking ahead, the industry is expected to enter a phase of maturation characterized by slower, yet steady, growth and intensifying competition. As mobile internet adoption plateaus and user growth stabilizes, companies will compete for attention and engagement, with a greater focus on user retention rather than acquisition. Capital-intensive investments, such as immersive digital environments, will allow major platforms to maintain an edge, but may marginalize smaller entrants. These conditions are set to reshape the social networking landscape over the next several years. Over the next five years, revenue is forecast to rise at a CAGR of 8.0%, reaching $215.9 billion in 2030.​

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Technological progress has fueled online business activity and companies’ resulting demand for new software tools to enhance operations and customer interactions. Their increased investment in technology has fostered considerable revenue growth over recent years for business analytics and enterprise software publishers. However, macroeconomic factors have also induced volatility in revenue. The e-commerce surge and solid GDP growth amid the pandemic recovery raised corporate profit and, in turn, spending on software from various businesses. Many software providers have also been able to keep prices elevated since the need for software has consistently been very high, pushing profit upward since 2022. At the same time, the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes between 2021 and 2023 to battle inflation led to fears of a recession. This prompted businesses to limit software investments and slowed revenue growth in 2023 and 2024. In late 2024, many economists reached the consensus that the US had achieved the desired soft landing. The industry has also been impacted by various long-term trends. The shift to cloud-based solutions, accelerated by the need to boost IT security during pandemic-induced lockdowns, has facilitated the use of advanced analytics and AI that allow companies to harness large data efficiently. Major players have incorporated AI features into their platforms to enhance functionality, driving demand for enterprise software providers’ services. Smaller software publishers, lacking the resources to invest heavily in new technologies, have increasingly focused on niche markets. Acquisition activity has also expanded, with companies like Salesforce and Microsoft expanding capabilities by acquiring specialized firms. Overall, revenue for business analytics and enterprise software publishing businesses has surged at a CAGR of 12.8% over the past five years, and is estimated to reach $253.0 billion in 2025. This includes a projected 5.1% rise in revenue in 2025. Moving forward, demand for business analytics and enterprise software across various sectors is expected to remain strong. However, the market is likely to become saturated, slowing revenue growth. Economic uncertainty, marked by the potential for a recession due to tariffs imposed in early 2025, might constrain software demand from the manufacturing and tech sectors. Cybersecurity investment will rise, with big players like Salesforce and Oracle enhancing defenses. AI integration will present new challenges, necessitating advanced infrastructure and skilled workers, which could increase operating costs for software publishers. Overall, revenue for business analytics and enterprise software publishers is anticipated to soar at a CAGR of 7.5% over the next five years, reaching an estimated $363.0 billion in 2030.

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Thanks to a bustling online retail scene, the Storage and Warehouse Leasing industry thrives. With e-commerce businesses maintaining a wide array of inventory, demand for storage and warehousing has shot up. Another key trend has been the necessity for these facilities to be located near city centers to ensure quicker deliveries. Urbanization and downsizing have led to more people living in cramped spaces, boosting demand for self-storage solutions. Technological advancements like automated retrieval systems and intelligent inventory management software have also been game-changing, making the industry more efficient and competitive. Through the end of 2024, industry revenue has climbed at a CAGR of 5.7% to reach $35.8 billion in 2024, including a climb of 2.3% in 2024 alone. The gain in online shopping and faster delivery expectations has increased demand for urban warehouse solutions. Growing urbanization has pushed people into smaller living spaces, increasing reliance on personal storage solutions like self-storage units. Technological integrations have streamlined operations and societal changes, boosting the industry's profit. However, higher interest rates pose a challenge, making investments more expensive and potentially affecting expansion and property values. Through the end of 2029, demand for urban warehousing solutions will continue to expand, driven mainly by the shift toward online shopping. Also, a growing pharmaceutical market will command a need for specialized warehousing solutions. A trend for smaller storage spaces is also on the horizon, driven by high real estate costs and the needs of SMEs and cramped city dwellers. The push towards sustainability will also be a significant influence as warehouses look to integrate green practices to stand out in the market. This green transition might be initially costly, but in the long term, this shift will provide cost savings and a boosted public image, lifting the industry's overall prospects. Through the end of 2029, industry revenue will expand at a CAGR of 2.9% to reach $41.4 billion.

Scientific research and development (R&D) facilities have enjoyed significant growth over the past five years as the mix of accelerating medical innovation, new global conflicts and push to advance medical treatments provided a diversified demand niche for the industry. Skyrocketing corporate profit, which boosted 6.3% over the past five years, enabled private companies to massively increase their budgets for R&D. New conflicts in the Middle East and Europe generated a wider range of defense capability needs, causing public sector clients to contract R&D companies at a more rapid pace to advance research on weapons systems and military equipment. A robust push toward sustainability across clients’ product stream further advanced new technological research in facets such as biomedical treatments. In light of these trends and an acceleration of technological adoption, revenue spiked at a CAGR of 4.9% to an estimated $320.9 billion over the past five years, including an anticipated 3.1% boost in 2025 alone. The federal government is the largest and most consistent source of revenue, so changes in federal funding levels greatly affect servicers’ performance. Many R&D sites focus on military tech, so the Trump administration's support for defense spending brought on a surge revenue. While the Biden administration originally pushed for lower defense spending, serious conflicts involving the US's allies, namely Ukraine and Israel, have brought military innovation back to the forefront of budget discussions. Although revenue growth was strong, a rebound in wage expenditures following an inflationary spike has caused a slight slowdown in profit growth. Moving forward, scientific R&D companies will continue benefiting from anticipated growth in corporate profit and sector-wide support for new research projects. While still high at 4.3% as of February 2025, the eventual stabilization in interest rates will encourage new investment. The passing of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022 will benefit research labs studying alternative fuels and clean energy through tax credits that encourage private investment. New technological advances, such as UAVs and EWs, will provide greater need for technically adept R&D companies that can help strengthen military equipment research and development for the future. Additionally, anticipated growth in overall research & development expenditure across the public and private sectors will provide more funding for R&D initiatives, creating a larger field of opportunity for new researchers. Overall, revenue is expected to boost at a CAGR of 3.2% to an estimated $375.7 billion over the next five years.

The Information sector creates and distributes media content to US consumers and businesses. The Information sector responds to trends in household formation, which influences subscription volumes to communications services and advertising expenditure, generating nearly one-fourth of sector revenue. Also, consumer incomes and spending habits influence the extent to which households purchase discretionary entertainment products. The Information sector also sells some products and services directly to businesses and is influenced to a lesser extent by trends in corporate profit and business sentiment. The accelerated pace of digital transformation has fueled industry growth. As remote work and online learning became the norm, demand for robust digital infrastructure and cloud services skyrocketed. This shift wasn't limited to cloud services alone; internet providers flourished, spurred by the advent of 5G technology. Through the end of 2025, sector revenue will expand at a CAGR of 2.4% to reach $2.5 trillion, including a boost of 2.0% in 2025 alone. Although consumer demand for media is generally steady and the Information sector has expanded consistently, revenue flows within the sector are uneven and determined by technology trends. Substantial expansion through the end of 2025 has stemmed from a proliferation of new consumer devices. However, most of the expansion has been concentrated on online publishing and data processing at the expense of more traditional information subsectors. For example, new digital channels have detracted from print advertising expenditures, which have declined during the current period and contributed to the curtailment of print publishing. The expansion of mobile devices and the emergence of online streaming services have made consumers less reliant on traditional communication services, such as wired voice, broadband internet and cable TV. Looking ahead, the information sector is poised for sustained growth over the next five years, fueled by rising consumer spending and private investment. As the economy recovers and interest rates stabilize, disposable incomes are poised to climb, allowing households to avail themselves of more digital subscriptions and services. The rollout of 5G will further augment mobile internet usage, potentially challenging wired broadband alternatives. Traditional media companies will continue to shift their focus to online platforms and streaming services, aiming to retain and expand their audience. Through the end of 2030, the Information sector revenue will strengthen at a CAGR of 2.4% to reach $2.8 trillion.

The Business Information Resellers industry has continued to grow as the need for market research has risen. Companies investing in product development typically invest in external information and analysis to ensure the success of perspective products. Business information resellers fill this gap, making money by gathering data, articles and research reports, then offering this content to clients, mostly through subscriptions. With research and development (R&D) on the rise across the economy, information access has become a hot commodity, strengthening core revenue channels for business information resellers. As a result, revenue is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% and is expected to reach $9.5 billion in 2025, including 11.5% in52024 alone.Business information resellers have thrived thanks to increased investment in R&D and advertising. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic triggered economic instability, the lingering uncertainty has fueled demand for their products. Recent uncertainty surrounding economic policy, namely tariffs, have had a similar effect. Software advancements have also simplified the process of obtaining and repackaging information, especially data. Additionally, favorable outsourcing trends have further bolstered their success. Consequently, profitability has continued to climb, nearing all-time highs.Robust growth in research and development spending will strengthen the core revenue channels for business information resellers, driving industry expansion. Additionally, rising total advertising expenditure and a growing percentage of online services will further enhance this growth. These trends will reshape the broader landscape, with more businesses seeking market information to fine-tune their advertising projects, particularly online. As major corporations continue to globalize, their information needs will become increasingly complex, boosting product development prospects. These positive developments are forecast to drive revenue grow at a CAGR of 1.4% to an estimated $9.5 billion. However, this growth will also intensify competition, pushing the industry toward further consolidation as smaller players get squeezed out of the fiercely competitive marketplace.