Diners skip restaurants, cook at home even as inflation eases

NEW YORK CITY, New York: With inflation easing and grocery prices becoming more manageable, consumers are opting to cook at home instead of dining out.

This shift has hit fast-food chains and restaurants, which had previously benefited from higher demand during the pandemic. Now, food producers are reaping the rewards of more affordable grocery items.

For restaurants like McDonald's and Olive Garden, sal