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Savings crisis squeezes middle-income diners hard

May 31, 2026
Savings crisis squeezes middle-income diners hard

Savings crisis squeezes middle-income diners hard. Personal savings rate dropped to 2.6% in April, lowest since 2022.

The personal savings rate declined to 2.6% in April, the lowest rate since 2022 - the last time that gas prices spiked.

Review your value menu and discount strategy this week to retain price-sensitive middle-income guests before summer slump deepens.

Source: restaurantbusinessonline.com