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Restaurant Consumer Trends Shift as the Pandemic Continues

Consumers are returning to restaurants at an increasing rate. Food spending away from home has increased by 23.1% since the start of the pandemic while households are only spending 10.7% more on food at home.

As explained in a previous study from Tetra Pak–COVID-19 and the Consumer Landscape–the pandemic has shifted consumer priorities to reflect the insecurities brought on by COVID-19, such as food insecurity and financial concerns. The pandemic has also changed how consumers interact with the food industry, increasing the demand for e-commerce and touch-free options. A LendingTree study, Americans Increased Spending at Restaurants, on Takeout During Pandemic, adds another layer of consumer interaction with restaurant businesses.

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