Argentina's restaurants see lower reservations for Friendship Day amid economic concerns

Restaurant owners in the San Martín department reported a marked drop in bookings for July 20's Friendship Day, noting that many customers are choosing to celebrate at home and ordering delivery instead. Vendors linked the decline to the country's economic situation, increased competition among eateries, and reduced enthusiasm after Argentina's recent soccer defeat.

At the same time, Banco Formosa launched a promotion for the holiday, offering up to 25% cash‑back on credit‑card purchases and 15% on debit‑card spending at participating merchants, along with interest‑free installments, to help consumers keep celebration costs low.