Mother's Day Brings Dread and Charges to Restaurant Industry.
Mother's Day is one of the busiest days for the American restaurant industry, presenting a massive operational challenge to restaurants. From big groups that show up in waves to splitting the check dramas and coffee-cup lingerers, restaurants hate this holiday. This year is expected to be particularly challenging as high inflation and rising menu prices give some restaurant-goers an extra sense of entitlement. The National Retail Federation forecasts that Mother’s Day spending will reach $35.7 billion this year, with a record $5.6 billion alone spent on a meal or outing, up 6% from last year.