Report: Fewer people are dining out in post-pandemic era

People are still ordering from restaurants, but eating elsewhere
Prices for restaurants are still on the rise after the pandemic
Some fast food chains are reinventing their dining spaces

Updated: Apr 29, 2023 / 04:25 PM CDT

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(NewsNation) — Fewer people are dining out in the post-pandemic era, and some restaurants are starting to adapt, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The Journal reports that 18% of sales at fine-dining restaurants were to people not physically eating at the establishments.

While supply chain issues have eased after the pandemic, prices for many services — including restaurants — are still surging, fueled by greater demand from consumers who in many cases have enjoyed rising wages.

According to the Federal Reserve, restaurant prices rose 0.6% last month.

With fewer people dining in, and costs rising, some fast-food chains are rethinking their dining spaces.

According to the Journal, McDonald’s has begun workshopping “small format” locations that feature an order-ahead system and a “conveyor belt.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.