From the Matthews™ Net Lease Special Report, casual dining faced significant short and long-term challenges following COVID-19 disruption. The greatest question that arose was whether sit-down casual dining brands could reinvent their menu offerings and perception to attract a younger demographic’s fast-paced lifestyle. The youngest and technologically advanced generation, Gen Z, often place significant consideration to health-conscious items, leaving sit-down chains to wither at the feet of rival quick-service and fast-casual restaurant chains.
