A recent survey conducted by the San Francisco Chronicle revealed that a significant number of Bay Area residents are reducing their frequency of dining out due to rising prices. The survey, which gathered responses from nearly 600 individuals, found that 80% of participants are visiting restaurants less often. Many respondents are cutting back on additional spending such as drinks and desserts, or are avoiding dining out altogether to manage expenses. This trend is part of a broader reduction in discretionary spending, with deteriorating restaurant service and quality also noted as contributing factors.
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The Chronicle surveyed readers on how rising prices have impacted their dining habits. Some are cutting back on drinks and dessert, while others are skipping restaurants altogether. https://t.co/GKTtMmhQoK
Almost half of people say they'll cut back or eliminate eating out in the next 6 months as they try to save money - restaurants about to get crushed... https://t.co/Lr20tvY6K3
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Of the nearly 600 people who responded to our survey about dining habits, 80% said they were eating at restaurants less often. https://t.co/ThqEfghH8e
The Chronicle surveyed readers on how rising prices have impacted their dining habits. Some are cutting back on drinks and dessert, while others are skipping restaurants altogether. https://t.co/SjCCGlFm5P
Feeling the crush of high prices, Bay Area diners are going to restaurants less often. We surveyed nearly 600 readers on their changing dining habits: https://t.co/vr86b2zOkG
We asked readers if they're dining out less amid rising prices. The vast majority said yes. https://t.co/LYgWQPrSFx