Launched at the end of the 1980s by François Simon, a famous culinary critic, this practice will have taken over thirty years to enter the French customs. Very popular across the Channel, the “solo dining” finally arrives with us. In the 2024 report on the condition of the catering, established by the Lightspeed*cash register software platform, 45 % of those questioned say they regularly take meals alone in establishments with table service, 43 % They do it to afford a privileged moment. But there are other reasons: discover new addresses, have access to ultra-prized places …
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In any case, the phenomenon pushes restaurateurs to adapt in