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How Falling Birth Rates Reshape the Restaurant Industry
Episode 55 of The Demographics Podcast with Fexingo examines how declining birth rates are transforming the restaurant industry. Lucas and Luna explore a specific case: the shift from family-friendly chains like Chuck E. Cheese to adult-oriented fast-casual concepts. They cite data showing that restaurant traffic from households with children under 18 has dropped 22 percent since 2010, while spending per adult meal has risen 15 percent. The hosts discuss how chains like Cracker Barrel are pivoting to bar-and-brewery models, and how independent chefs are targeting child-free diners with…
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