by fred wilkinson

The demise of dining-in that began during the pandemic shows continuing signs of being a lasting change to mealtime in America.

Drive-through restaurant traffic increased 30% from 2019-22, according to a report from foodservice market research firm Technomic. The number of people opting to eat on site at fast-food restaurants in the first half of 2023 declined by nearly half (47%) since 2019, with drive-through patrons now claiming two-thirds of all fast-food purchases. Chick-fil-A plans to open a two-story, four-lane drive-through in Atlanta.

Check out The National Provisioner’s 2024 Economic Outlook Report for some insights on what market developments await in the coming year.

www.provisoneronline.com   |   DECember 2023