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How Falling Birth Rates Reshape the Restaurant Industry
Episode 101 of The Demographics Podcast examines how declining birth rates are transforming the restaurant industry. Lucas and Luna explore the shift from family-friendly chain restaurants to date-night and solo-dining concepts, with a deep dive on how the US lost 30% of its full-service casual dining capacity between 2010 and 2025. They discuss the rise of premium fast-casual brands like Cava and Sweetgreen, the decline of sit-down chains like Applebee's, and how operators are adapting to a smaller, older customer base. Specific data points include the 40% drop in children's menu…
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