Economics
Inflation on the Menu as U.S. Restaurants Pass On Soaring Costs
- Owners report increases of 2% to 5% in the past few weeks
- Food, wage costs weigh on margins, with little sign of abating
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U.S. restaurants, faced with higher food and labor costs, are raising menu prices at a much faster pace than historical rates, insistent on preserving profits after an arduous year.