Lightspeed research finds 75% of consumers back adults-only dining options

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  • Lightspeed State of Hospitality 2026 survey flagged a shift in restaurant demand toward adults-only dining, pet-friendly policies, protein-led menus.
  • 75% of consumers backed some form of adults-only dining; 79% of parents agreed; 26% supported it outright.
  • 45% supported allowing dogs at restaurants; Gen Z support reached 64% versus 35% for Baby Boomers.
  • Health-linked ingredients influenced restaurant orders for 68% of Americans; 32% cited high-protein options; 22% cited gut-friendly ingredients.
  • Gen Z drove the wellness tilt: 85% cited health-linked ingredients; 43% prioritized protein; 80% would pay more for those options.


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