Payday Plates

Methodology: This study is based on a survey of 3,011 families conducted across America. Respondents were asked to identify the independent restaurant in their state that they would most like to return to on payday — the place they love so much it feels like a well-earned treat at the end of a hard-working month. The survey was carried out online using a nationally representative panel and balanced across age, gender, household income, and geographic region to reflect the U.S. family population. Results were weighted where necessary to align with national population benchmarks, ensuring a broad and representative snapshot of family preferences across all 50 states. February 2026.