Will Millennials Ever Dine Like Their Parents?

Will today’s thirty-somethings eventually morph into tomorrow’s sixty-somethings, dining in white-tablecloth restaurants just like their parents? Or will they carry their love for delivery apps and casual dining into retirement?

According to new insights from the Office for Budget Responsibility, the answer isn’t simple and the implications for restaurant operators are huge. Millennials may never fully “age into” fine dining. So, reliance on young diners to eventually boost traditional segments may be a risky approach.  Whilst the future market looks both smaller and more unpredictable, it’s also full of opportunity for those who adapt and innovate…

In my insight, I consider the apparent increased usage of ‘Chef’ as a formal title akin to ‘Dr’.

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