Extra: Inflation, Delivery Apps, And The State Of The Restaurant Industry

The restaurant and food service industry is the nation’s second-largest private-sector employer, trailing only healthcare. How this industry performs is vital to the American economy, its millions of workers, and their customers.

According to a recent National Restaurant Association survey, 60% of Americans consider dining out essential to their lifestyle, prioritizing it over electronics, clothing, and even entertainment. Yet, a massive disconnect remains: 7 in 10 Americans say they would dine out more if they could afford it, while 60% of restaurant owners reported a drop in foot traffic last year.

Earlier this week, FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster spoke with Dr. Chad Moutray, the National Restaurant Association’s Chief Economist, about the state of the restaurant industry and why he is cautiously optimistic about the year ahead. Moutray discusses how dining trends, inflation, and delivery apps are impacting eateries both big and small.

While we often have to cut interviews short during the week, we thought you might like to hear the full conversation. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with Dr. Chad Moutray so you can learn more about the reality of dining out in today’s economy.