Yelp 1Q-22 Data Show Full-Service Traffic Growth, Especially At High-End And Record Inflation Mentions

Yelp’s 1Q-22 State of the Restaurant Industry Report has some very interesting, but conflicting data. The online service found a 48% increase in seated diners during the quarter, compared with 1Q-21, but a slowdown in new restaurant openings. Those commenting on Yelp’s site referenced inflation a record number of times, but Americans are seeking out…