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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...
Restaurant Growth Continues in 2025 Despite Forecasting and Visibility Challenges
Crunchtime Information Systems, an operations management solutions provider for the restaurant industry, shared results of a study conducted in partnership with Technomic. The research was based on a nationwide survey of 300+ multi-unit restaurant operators.
The 2025 Restaurant Growth Insights Report finds that restaurant brands are continuing to grow despite economic headwinds, focusing on scaling more sustainably while identifying critical areas for improvement...
Operators plan to increase new location openings by 20% over the next two years, even as 73%...
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