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Buffets Boom: Searches Surge Amid Inflation Struggles

2/13/2026

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Buffets surge as inflation strains budgets, with searches for 'all-you-can-eat buffet near me' up 252% per Yelp's 2026 Trends Forecast.
The rise is driven by Asian cuisine, notably Indian buffets, with a 459% jump.
Whitney Stuart, a dietitian, advises diners to fill half their plates with vegetables.
Stuart notes that buffets do not inherently cause weight gain and that mindless eating is the real issue.

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Buffets surge as inflation strains budgets, with searches for 'all-you-can-eat buffet near me' up 252% per Yelp's 2026 Trends Forecast.
The rise is driven by Asian cuisine, notably Indian buffets, with a 459% jump.
Whitney Stuart, a dietitian, advises diners to fill half their plates with vegetables.
Stuart notes that buffets do not inherently cause weight gain and that mindless eating is the real issue.