Mother's Day 2025 deals and specials for fast food, brunch and dining
Forget economic uncertainty, we are going to celebrate mom on Mother's Day, which is Sunday, May 11.
Whether you're shopping for mom or planning to take her out for brunch, you likely are expecting to pay more, finds a pair of recent consumer surveys. More than eight in 10 U.S. adults (84%) plan to celebrate Mother's Day, spending $259.04, on average, for gifts and activities – about $5 more than a year ago – according to the National Retail Federation's survey of 7,948 consumers conducted March 31-April 7 by Prosper Insights & Analytics.
But some consumers say higher prices, due to inflation and the effect of tariffs, means they will spend less than in the past. A LendingTree survey found consumers plan to spend, on average, $148, down 14% from 2023 spending ($172).
More than half (56%) said inflation and the current economy would impact how much they spend, and 38% said tariffs mean they will spend less, according to the online survey of 2,000 U.S. consumers, conducted April 2-3 for LendingTree by QuestionPro.
Luckily, if you want to take mom out for a meal – or you still need to get a present – many restaurants and retailers are offering deals and specials for Mother's Day. Remember to check your local favorites for specials, too.
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