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Americans Plan to Dine Out More in 2026 as OpenTable Reports Strong Industry Growth
OpenTable’s newly released 2026 Dining Trends Report shows that despite mixed views on the economy, Americans continue to prioritize eating out, driving steady growth across the foodservice industry.
According to the analysis, dining out increased 8% year-over-year in 2025, and consumers expect for that to increase in 2026.
"As we head into 2026, there's good news for the restaurant industry: our new research shows that people continue to make room in their lives and budgets for dining out...
Mother’s Day Wishes Revealed According to OpenTable Research
Mother’s Day is meant to be a time of pampering and appreciation, but for many moms, the planning still lands on their to-do list.
According to research from OpenTable, 44% of moms say having others make plans to celebrate them is what makes Mother’s Day truly special. Yet, despite this, 39% of moms end up making their own reservations.
It's no wonder nearly 30%, nearly a third, say what they’re most looking forward to is some well-deserved “me time” and a chance...
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