Leisure Spending

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A lively scene showing people playing pickleball near a restaurant patio, symbolizing the rise in combined leisure and dining experiences.

Why Americans Are Paying More for Pickleball and Dining Experiences

OpenTable reports a staggering 46 percent year-over-year rise in experiential dining from 2024 to 2025, signaling a seismic shift in how Americans choose to socialize and spend their leisure dollars.

Theo Ashford·September 6, 2026