A combined 58% sometimes or never dine with their children, while only 30% do so frequently or always, the latter of which registered a 4% total. As Lempert observed, “Slashing prices and adding bells and whistles to impress the children aren't always the answers.”
Favorite meals enjoyed in the casual setting also ran the gamut. Some 27% preferred a fresh ground hamburger, while 25% opted for a steak platter with side dishes. With 24% of the vote, a huge fresh salad tied with a specially seasoned chicken sandwich. Sodas are the beverage of choice for 57% of respondents, 10% of whom have water. Milkshakes are the beverage for 4%, with 40% choosing chocolate and 16% making for mocha or vanilla (each).