I ate at chains like Texas Roadhouse, Cheesecake Factory, Olive Garden and saw how casual dining bounced back in 2021


I ate at chains like Texas Roadhouse, Cheesecake Factory, Olive Garden and saw how casual dining bounced back in 2021


I eat a lot of food for my job as a fast food and restaurants reporter, and this year I saw first hand how casual dining came back stronger than ever, especially as many customers were able to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

After a year of precarious business and customers who were unsure about returning to indoor dining, sales are booming at casual chains, and my personal experiences lined up with the broad trends.
  • Casual dining surged back in 2021 after years of decline.
  • I ate at Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, and other chains to see why.
  • Customers seemed to like affordable drinks, large portions, and cozy interiors this year.
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RSK: A lot of pent up demand out there....this is good news for the casual dining circuit.

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