In this piece, to shed light on the potential pitfalls in the restaurant industry, I evaluated two dining stocks -- YUM and BLMN -- to see which is better. Conclusion: Neutral on YUM, Bullish on BLMN Whether there's a recession and its severity will impact both companies, so both require close monitoring in the near term, especially considering that the soaring inflation might be the only reason their sales rose in 2022. Upon closer analysis, I am bullish on BLMN and neutral on YUM.