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Solo Dining Surges as Quick Lunches Thrive in Canada

9/24/2025

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  • Breakfast and quick lunches now account for over 11% of orders in Canada.
  • Solo dining is rising, with more diners choosing individual tables.
  • Per-person spending at full-service restaurants fell from $1,165 in 2019 to $1,035 today.
  • Quick-service lunchtime visits rose 7.6% and now exceed pre-pandemic levels.
  • Restaurants must adapt menus and spaces for individual diners.