Thanksgiving Dining: Restaurants Thrive as Americans Choose to Eat Out

Many Americans are choosing to dine out or order from restaurants on Thanksgiving instead of cooking at home. A survey suggests that nearly half of the Americans polled plan to do one or the other. Restaurants across the country are prepared to meet the demand, offering traditional Thanksgiving meals as well as non-traditional options. Reasons for dining out include convenience, not having to clean up, and the desire for different dining experiences. The trend of outsourcing Thanksgiving cooking is attributed to changing traditions and the ease of ordering from restaurants, especially during the pandemic.