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Spending for dining at upscale restaurants is to be reduced by 54% of the affluent consumers and to be increased by only 2% of the affluent consumers. The survey respondents indicated a negative 12 month outlook for business conditions and personal household income.


Record low levels of spending for dining out in both casualfamily restaurants and upscale restaurants is suggested by the most recent survey in a series of twice-yearly studies that began in Spring 2002.

Negative attitudes about the current economy and the economic outlook for the next 12 months are contributing to plans for reducing restaurant expenditures by affluent consumers during the next year, according to the Affluent Market Tracking Study#15 conducted by the American Affluence Research Center.

In the Spring 2009 survey of the wealthiest 10% of all U.S. households, spending for dining at casualfamily restaurants during the next 12 months, in comparison to their spending for such items during the past 12 months, is to be reduced by 29% of the affluent consumers and to be increased by only 7% of the affluent consumers. The remainder (64%) expects to spend the same for dining at casualfamily restaurants during the next year as in the past year.

Spending for dining at upscale restaurants is to be reduced by 54% of the affluent consumers and to be increased by only 2% of the affluent consumers. The remainder (44%) expects to spend the same for dining at upscale restaurants during the next year as in the past year.

To reduce expenses for dining out, the affluent consumers are most likely to eat out less frequently and to dine at less expensive upscale restaurants compared to the prior 12 months. Other methods for reducing restaurant expenditures are dining more often at casualfamily restaurants and spending less for wines and liquor when dining out.

The survey respondents indicated a negative 12 month outlook for business conditions and personal household income. They also reported declines in their net worth Wholesale Andre Dillard Jersey , as a result of substantial declines in the value of their home and their investmentssavings during the past two years. Together, these factors have contributed to a general attitude toward reducing or deferring expenditures in all areas. The intentions to reduce expenses for dining out are consistent with the overall mood of the affluent.

The survey is representative of the population of the most affluent 11.2 million households in the U.S. that account for almost 40% of total personal income and two-thirds of the personal wealth of all Americans.

The 640 men and women included in the national survey have an average annual household income of $290,000, an average primary residence value of $1.2 million, an average net worth of $3.1 million, and average investable assets of $1.4 million. This survey of the affluent market has a maximum margin of error of five percentage points at the 95% confidence level.

These surveys track how affluent consumers assess current business conditions and their 12-month outlook for the economy Wholesale DeSean Jackson Jersey , the stock market, personal household income, and their spending plans for different products and services that include major appliances, home computers, furniturefurnishings, home entertainment equipment Wholesale Randall Cunningham Jersey , casual and upscale dining out, entertainment, recreation, domestic and international travel, designer and non-designer apparel, collectibles Cheap Josh Sweat Jersey , fine jewelry, and political and charitable contributions.
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