DoorDash published a report on how consumers discover, order, dine, and return across every channel.
The 2026 Restaurant Industry Trends Report
DoorDash
Research
27 Pages
Key Takeaways
Cross Channel Loyalty: 74% of consumers later ordered delivery after dining in, while 62% later visited in person after ordering delivery, highlighting meaningful customer migration between channels.
Discovery Is Changing: 55% of first time DoorDash orders came from browsing, 22% of consumers used AI tools for restaurant selection, and 41% of AI citations came from restaurant listing sites.
Personalization Drives Value: 65% of consumers value remembered preferences, 63% returned because of personalized follow ups, and repeat diners spent 27% more than first time diners.