Study: Consumers return to dine-in and want loyalty programs

Menu prices rose by 8% year-over-year in August, aligned with a general inflation rate of 8.3%, according to statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, the TouchBistro report seems to suggest pent-up demand is trumping inflationary worries. Nearly half of Americans say menu price increases would only "somewhat impact" their decision to visit a restaurant.