By Brittney Sherman
Out-of-home dining in early 2025 remains stable overall, but regional and segment-specific trends reveal important shifts. While national visit rates are flat, western states like California and Utah are seeing modest growth, driven in part by higher-income consumers. Fine dining and coffee chains are expanding primarily through new openings, not increased traffic at existing locations. Remote and hybrid work continue to shift dining demand toward suburban areas, especially for fine dining, while weekday visits are dominated by QSR and coffee, and weekends remain strong for casual and fine dining. These trends point to a dining landscape increasingly shaped by income, geography, and changing lifestyle patterns.
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