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Fast food in Rhode Island

How many fast food exist per person present (residents + daytime workers) across the 3 Rhode Island counties we cover, by ZIP code, compared with the U.S. average. Data: Census ZBP 2023 + ACS 2024 + BLS QCEW.

Includes: Fast food · Quick-service restaurants · Takeout & delivery counters · Pizza delivery · Sandwich & burger chains. Counted together because official statistics use one 722513 code.

State verdict (covered counties): In line with the U.S. rate — 100% of the U.S. rate

Counties covered

in Rhode Island

Fast food

775

establishments (2023)

Per 10,000 present

6.7

residents + 0.5×workers

U.S. average

6.7

per 10,000 present

State index

100%

vs. U.S.

Residents

966,540

in covered counties

Workers

383,986

jobs in covered counties

Coverage. This page aggregates only the 3 Rhode Island counties BizGapMap covers — not the whole state. Counts and the index reflect those counties. The aggregate index uses only ZIP cells Census published, so it is a lower bound. Density is a supply-side signal: it counts existing fast food and the people present, not foot traffic, income, rent, or whether locals want more.

Counties in Rhode Island

City	County	Fast food	Residents	Workers	Per 10k	Index	Verdict
Providence	Providence County	548–590	664,984	269,140	6.9	103–109%	Above average
Warwick	Kent County	136–142	171,316	68,991	6.6	99–102%	Range spans bands
North Kingstown	Washington County	91–115	130,240	45,855	5.9	89–109%	Range spans bands

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Lowest vs. highest measured density

Fewest competitors per capita

Providence

103%

Warwick

99%

North Kingstown

89%

Most competitors per capita

North Kingstown

89%

Warwick

99%

Providence

103%

Low measured density is not evidence of opportunity. A county with few fast food may simply lack foot traffic, retail space, or demand. Use the ranking to find where to look, then verify locally.

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