"Ditch the Distractions: Restaurants Take a Stand Against Phone Addiction. In a bid to encourage families to reconnect and enjoy quality time together, several restaurants are experimenting with a novel approach: taking phones off the table. Chick-fil-A has already tested this tactic, offering free ice cream to families who put their phones away at a Maryland location. But they're not alone - other eateries are following suit, seeking to create a more relaxed and phone-free dining experience for their customers. Will this strategy pay off, or will diners rebel against the no-phone rule? Dive into the story to find out how restaurants are tackling phone addiction and rediscovering the art of face-to-face conversation."


Even Chick-fil-A has tested the tactic with a Maryland location offering free ice cream to families who keep phones off the table.