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Millennials' Top Full-Service Restaurant Chains
Millennials prefer Snooze, Chuy’s, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants.
In brief
Millennials prefer Snooze, Chuy’s, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Millennials account for 46% of estimated restaurant spend across top chains, with median check spend of $24. Originally reported by Nation's Restaurant News.
Millennial Dining Habits
Millennials represent 29.5% of all restaurant visits in the trailing four quarters.
Millennial Spending Patterns
Millennials have a median check spend of $24 compared to $20 for other generations.
Millennial Restaurant Usage

77% of millennials report using restaurants once a week or more.
Millennial Demographics
Millennials are 27% of the adult population but account for 46% of estimated restaurant spend.
Top Millennial Chains
Snooze, Chuy’s, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants are millennials' favorite full-service chains.
Why Millennials Choose These Chains

Parenting is a primary factor driving millennials' elevated restaurant usage.
Technomic Data Source
Technomic Ignite data shows millennials represent 29.5% of restaurant visits in trailing four quarters.
Millennial Dining Preferences
Millennials are 27% of the adult population but account for 46% of estimated restaurant spend.
At a glance
Millennials account for 46% of estimated restaurant spend across top chains, with median check spend of $24.





