San Diego sees increase in takeout costs - Dining and Cooking

San Diego sees increase in takeout costs - Dining and Cooking

San Diegans are feeling the financial strain as restaurant and takeout prices continue to climb, outpacing overall inflation and putting a squeeze on tight budgets. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — If your go-to takeout meal feels a little pricier lately, you’re not imagining things. Across San Diego, locals are feeling the financial strain as restaurant [...]

From Trend to Transformation: Off-Premises Dining Now Essential for Restaurant Consumers, Operators

2025 Off-Premises Restaurant Trends report shows how takeout, drive-thru and delivery are driving growth, innovation, and consumer loyalty Washington, DC  (RestaurantNews.com)  Nearly 75% of all restaurant traffic now happens off-premises – meaning that almost 3 out of 4 restaurant orders are taken to go. New data from the National Restaurant Association’s 2025 Off-Premises Restaurant Trends report highlights how off-premises dining has become b…

REPORT: 75% of Restaurant Transactions Are Off-Premises

Two-thirds of Gen Z and millenials say takeout is essential to their lifestyle, and nearly 6 in 10 use takeout or drive-thru at least weekly. More than 60% say they're ordering off-premises more often than a year ago.