Saddled with student loans, stuck in low-wage jobs, supremely geeked out and still living with their parents — millennials, at least as they are painted by the headlines, don’t appear to be the best prospects for restaurateurs. But look beyond the stereotypes and it’s clear that millennials, who were born between 1979 and 2000, love to eat out. They're dedicated foodies who eat in restaurants nearly 10 times per month — significantly more than Gen Xers or boomers. They currently account for 22 to 24 percent of restaurant spending in the US, and they are expected to account for 40 percent by 2020.
