eating out

According to the USDA, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting stay-at-home orders have dramatically impacted Americans' food spending. USDA's Economic Research Service said, unlike previous economic shocks, the COVID-19 shock has led to a pronounced substitution from food away from home towards food at home ...

According to the USDA, American consumers spent $1.71 trillion on food and beverages in 2018.  Economic Research Service said spending at food-away-from-home establishments, restaurants, school cafeterias, sports venues, and other eating places, accounted for 54.4% o...