The workday lunch is losing its appeal. Consumers are saving that cash for the weekend instead

Consumers may be holding off on spending money during their weekday lunch excursion, but that doesn’t mean they’re not splurging on the weekend. According to data compiled by digital payments platform Square, with hybrid work schedules keeping workers from commuting to offices full-time, weekday lunch outings continue to be down across the U.S. The trend means that restaurants and bars have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, the platform found. “Before COVID, consumers were going out more during the week to eat lunch by their office and grab drinks after...