05/16/2026
We are here to support you and your diet whether you are on GLP-1 or before. Eat healthy, stay well!
Taking weight-loss drugs means eating less. And for many Americans, dining out less, too. đź”—: https://on.wsj.com/4nuUPri
A growing body of research shows that people on GLP-1s are denting the restaurant business by cutting back on visits. When they do spring for eating out, orders are often smaller and they’re skipping alcohol. The developments are roiling restaurants at a time they are dealing with rising costs and trying to hold on to any customer they can.
Many restaurant executives said they are still determining how the drugs are impacting sales, and how much to change their offerings in response. But shifts in consumer habits are increasing the urgency for companies to respond with newer menu options and marketing.
Investors and Wall Street analysts are watching which brands could be winners and losers if millions more Americans become GLP-1 users. So far, fast-casual brands appear to gain customers from the trend, while eateries heavy on fried foods like fast-food chains could end up losing ground, according to analysts.
More than 12% of Americans reported taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss last fall, up from 6% in early 2024, polling firm Gallup found. Women and people ages 50 to 64 reported higher usage rates.
