As pandemic restrictions continue to ease, Wisconsin is ready to make up for lost time by flocking back to indoor dining. But which restaurants are benefiting most from this spending effect?
TOP Agency — an analytics agency tracking U.S consumer spending — analyzed the spending habits of 12 million Americans to see how states bounced back from COVID-related dips in dine out spending.
Wisconsin bounced back faster than most. The number of dining out visits rose 20.28% from 2021 to 2022, the 8th fastest recovery rate. Texas Roadhouse was the most visited casual dining restaurant, as it was for eleven other states.
Wisconsin’s top five include, in order:
- Texas Roadhouse
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Noodles World Kitchen
- Olive Garden
- Chili’s Grill & Bar
