diners

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The chain has been grappling with rising beef prices and budget-conscious diners, which have weighed on its U.S. sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Park Chalet in San Francisco offers Atlantic salmon and a $16 flatiron steak that diners say is “prepared exactly like the adult portion.”

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

There are no tables or chairs for diners at this establishment.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

He said hospitality was really struggling and when diners did not turn up, there was "a real impact on small businesses like ours".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Instead, the diners watched and listened to her as she stooped murmuring at each place, scraping the serving spoon and fork across the silver platter.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan