From Yahoo Finance: 2025-03-22 05:00:00

Americans are dining out less and turning to discount grocers due to a rising cost of living, says Bank of America analysts. Consumers are shifting from casual restaurants to fast-casual joints and buying smaller food packages. Darden Restaurants and Bloomin Brands notice lower-income households reducing spending on dining out, with sales dropping in restaurants and bars.

Cava, a fast-casual Mediterranean chain, benefits as consumers scale back on casual dining. Casey’s General Store sees increased traffic as shoppers seek more affordable meal options. Grocery shopping habits are changing, with Sprouts Farmers Market expecting more foot traffic as customers cut back on dining out. Shoppers are opting for smaller package sizes and turning to value supermarkets.



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