Solo dining is becoming more common, and new 2026 data gives operators a clearer picture of what people dining alone want from their restaurant experience.
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Ashley Lynch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2026
For people who aren’t used to dining alone, asking for a table for one can come with some self-consciousness.
Sometimes, techies will embrace the accusations in ironic fashion, sending a proud middle finger to the luddites who’ve declined partaking in the industry hysteria.
—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
15 Oct. 2026
At children’s school performances, parents watch their child through a phone screen even though the child is directly in front of them partaking in an event that will only happen once.
The whole affair had a playfully casual mood, with Edwards casually eating his dinner while presenting the prizes and gleefully razzing the winners during their acceptance speeches.
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Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2026
Upgrading malls with food halls that aim to elevate the eating experience is an attempt to make malls relevant again, said food hall consultant Phil Colicchio in a bullish 2026 industry report.
Amazon is refreshing its Bee lineup as tech companies gear up for the holiday season with a slew of new AI hardware.
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Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2026
Short-term plans for Kreuzer’s new downtown property are focused on minor cosmetic work, such as cleaning up the parking lot, refreshing the landscaping and other maintenance.
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