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Americans Tip $78 Billion as Dining Out Surges
6/12/2025
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Story summary
- In 2023, Americans tipped $78 billion at restaurants and bars, constituting 15% of dining costs.
- Dining out now represents 55.7% of food budgets, up from 49.4% in 2000.
- New Hampshire, D.C., and South Carolina led in tipping generosity, while Utah, Mississippi, and Idaho ranked lowest.
- D.C. residents allocated 75% of their food budget to dining out, compared to under 44% in Iowa and Idaho.
