Most Canadians are skipping meals at restaurants, a new report by Restaurants Canada released Monday shows.

Three in four Canadians (75 per cent) are eating out less often due to the rising cost of living , according to the industry group’s 2025 Foodservice Facts report.

The number rises to 81 per cent for younger Canadians, aged 18 to 34.

“While conditions have improved somewhat over the past year, this is still a very challenging market, as Canadians continue to face an affordability crisis and rising operational costs are squeezing operators’ margins,” said Kelly Higginson, president and CEO of Restaurants Canada.

In 2019, the average Canadian spent slightly more at full-service restaurants ($1,165) than they did at quick-service ones ($1,150). In 2025, this has flipped, with Ca

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