Download our State of Food Halls 2026 report here!

The State of Food Halls 2026 builds on the foundation established in our 2023 report, offering an updated, data driven look at how food halls are evolving as real estate, hospitality, and programming assets. Drawing from our proprietary national database, operator interviews, and active development work across hotels, mixed use districts, and entertainment driven projects, this report examines where the category is stabilizing, where it is growing, and how successful projects are adapting to shifting consumer behavior.

This year’s findings reinforce a clear takeaway first identified in the 2023 study: food halls perform best when they are treated as flexible platforms rather than static collections of vendors. The 2026 report expands on this insight, highlighting the role of entertainment, community programming, and daypart driven activation in driving foot traffic, dwell time, and long term viability. From design and infrastructure to operator mix and revenue strategy, The State of Food Halls 2026 is intended as a practical resource for developers, owners, and operators looking to build resilient, high performing food hall projects in today’s market.