The Modern Waiter Podcast · Episode 42 · October 1, 2026 · 18 min

Why Restaurants Are Empty: Eating Out Is Too Expensive Now

Why are restaurants empty? Eating out is too expensive for a lot of people right now, but after 30+ years in the restaurant industry, we think the real problem goes deeper than restaurant prices. A normal night out for two now easily runs $150 to $250. On top of that come service fees, credit card fees, and a customer experience that too often doesn't feel worth the check.IYKYK https://86threads.com/products/the-clopen-tee?variant=55747251241033Tell us in the comments: when was the last time you walked out of a restaurant and said, "This isn't worth it"? #RestaurantIndustry #EatingOut #ModernWaiterPodcastFollow Me On Social Media:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@themodernwaiter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.