Vegan Options Are Now Served At Nearly Half Of All US Restaurants

The Plant Based Food Association (PBFA) has reported that nearly half of all restaurants in the US now offer vegan menu options, showing a 33 percent growth since 2018. A variety of restaurants, from fast food to fine dining, were sampled with fast casual spots leading in the inclusion of vegan options. The report also highlighted regional differences in the use of vegan-related terms on menus, with states in the West being the most likely to include them, while the South showed less willingness to cater to vegan eaters.

Looking towards the future, a significant number of food service operators are planning to increase their use of plant-based meat alternatives, with a small percentage looking to serve less or none at all. The majority of restaurant owners see plant-based meat as a long-term trend rather than a passing fad, indicating a positive outlook for the continued adoption of vegan options in US restaurants.