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13 Facts About Kids & Restaurants

13 Facts About Kids & Restaurants
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Infographic titled 13 Facts About Kids & Restaurants with a colorful, magical potion-themed design using purples, greens, and oranges, featuring illustrations of flasks, stars, and playful characters. Kids & families represent a huge potential market – 1 in 5 American households have kids under 12. The typical American family – 2 out of 5 families have 2 kids; 1 in 5 has 1 kid; 2 in 5 have 3+ kids. Restaurants rely on kids & families – 26% of restaurant traffic is from families with kids 12 and under, totaling $89 billion in revenue. Kids don’t dine alone – They bring adults and money, increasing average check size by 82%. Kids influence restaurant choice – 93% of parents say kids have a say in where to eat. Parents lead the way – 75% of kids learn about restaurants from parents. Fast food dominates – 56% of kids’ favorite restaurants are QSRs, 26% casual dining, 18% other. Kids’ meals rock! – Top reasons: favorite food (39%), toy or gift included (29%), right portion size (12%), dessert comes with meal (10%). Eating out is special – 55% say it’s fun for the whole family, 54% say it allows more time together, 45% say it makes the child feel special. The best part of being a kid? Playing! Kids learn through play – Supports physical, cognitive, and social skills. Qualities parents want kids to develop by age 10 – Self-confidence, social skills, academic skills, discipline, problem-solving, creativity. Kid favorites rundown – Video games, sports, musicians, movies, favorite books, fictional characters. The design mixes statistics, childlike illustrations, and whimsical visuals to show the power of kids’ influence on dining and highlight how important kid-friendly dining is for restaurants.
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