US 24/7 Restaurants Fall 11% in 5 Years as Red Arrow Diner Keeps 4 Sites Open
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 21
US 24/7 Restaurants Fall 11% in 5 Years as Red Arrow Diner Keeps 4 Sites Open
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 21
Summary
Yelp data released in 2025 showed the number of U.S. restaurants offering 24-hour service fell 11% between January 2020 and January 2025, underscoring a broad retreat from round-the-clock dining.
Labor shortages, weaker late-night demand, affordability pressures and labor costs still above historical averages have squeezed the model, alongside pandemic aftereffects and shifting eating habits.
Red Arrow Diner in New Hampshire has moved the other way: all four locations are now back to 24/7 service after pandemic-era overnight shutdowns, with owners saying the business is prospering.
Los Angeles lost 29% of its all-night restaurants and Las Vegas 9%, though some cities expanded, including Baltimore at 14%, Salt Lake City at 25% and Key West at 33%.
Founded in 1922, Red Arrow says its overnight mix of first responders, shift workers, travelers and regulars shows why the all-night diner still holds community value.