Food inflation is reshaping how Americans dine out, with many consumers opting for smaller, lower-cost menu items instead of full meals. New restaurant supply-chain data shows appetizer orders are rising sharply, even as sales of entrees and desserts stagnate or decline — a trend industry watchers are calling the “appetizer economy.” According to Buyers Edge,… Continue reading The Rise of the ‘Appetizer Economy’ as Diners Cut Back
