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Dining Out Declines: Chains Explore Cheaper Menu Options

3/7/2026

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Consumer spending on dining out is declining, reducing the popularity of nutritious but unappealing "slop bowls."
Brittany Graham, a customer from Chico, California, reduced visits to Chipotle due to rising prices and opted for cheaper meals.
Major chains Chipotle and Cava are seeing diminished traffic and sales and are exploring lower-priced menu options.
Cava has raised prices slightly but aims to maintain quality and avoid a price war.

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Story summary

Consumer spending on dining out is declining, reducing the popularity of nutritious but unappealing "slop bowls."
Brittany Graham, a customer from Chico, California, reduced visits to Chipotle due to rising prices and opted for cheaper meals.
Major chains Chipotle and Cava are seeing diminished traffic and sales and are exploring lower-priced menu options.
Cava has raised prices slightly but aims to maintain quality and avoid a price war.