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Restaurant owners say inflation forcing tough menu choices
Posted on 10/20/25 at 12:38 pm
Posted on 10/20/25 at 12:38 pm
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Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out may be disappointed to learn that many restaurants are considering raising prices to keep up with inflated food and drink costs.
Restaurant management software company Toast recently released its 2025 Voice of the Restaurant Industry Survey, revealing that improving profitability was the top concern for operators headed into next year.
Operators ranked inflation (20%), marketing (16%) and hiring (16%) as their top three business pain points.
Nearly half of all 712 restaurant decision-makers surveyed (48%) said they plan to increase menu prices if inflation continues to be a factor.
The National Restaurant Association estimates that, to maintain a 5% profit margin compared to pre-pandemic prices, the average restaurant would have needed to raise prices by 31%, according to data compiled by the D.C.-based industry trade group earlier this year.
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Small business owners like Michael Brafman, who operates The Sandwich Board in New York City, are concerned about it.
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The sandwich shop owner said he wrestled with this issue during the egg crisis.
"I held out a long time to raise the [price] of our egg sandwiches," Brafman said.
He added, "You can only get away with charging so much for an egg sandwich. . . . Nobody's spending $17 on an egg sandwich just so you can keep your margins."
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Since opening The Sandwich Board last year, Brafman said he's seen a spike in the cost of proteins.
"Proteins are increasing exponentially — eggs, dairy, meat, poultry, all of the core parts of the sandwich," he said. "When a steak per pound goes from $7 to $11, that's an unrealistic price increase."
Passing that off to customers could spell bad news for cost-conscious diners.
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John Loeffler, innkeeper and chef at The Inn at Gristmill Square and Waterwheel Restaurant in Virginia, said he's been watching similar trends play out, just at a different price tier.
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In June, a whole loin of certified Angus ribeye cost $14.75 a pound, he said. Today, it's $17.99.
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Posted on 10/20/25 at 12:41 pm to ragincajun03
quote:So “diners” is now a code word for Johns who like to orally satisfy their prostitutes?
Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out
This post was edited on 10/20/25 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 10/20/25 at 12:46 pm to soccerfüt
Its ok that new socialist mayor will solve NY city's problems. That egg sandwich will be free.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 12:48 pm to ragincajun03
Most restaurants are now charging $4 for a glass of Coca Cola.
Are restaurants owned by crawfish farmers?
Posted on 10/20/25 at 12:50 pm to ragincajun03
This and insurance are big deal right now. People complain but never stop buying Mich Ultras or ordering delivery every night
Posted on 10/20/25 at 12:51 pm to Crappieman
It is tough when you go to a simple diner to get a burger / fries, or a special and spend big money. Obviously like most people we've cut back on eating out, but I do want those businesses to stay open. So when we do go I understand I'm paying for a family of 5 way more than I normally would. 3 Burgers, 4 to 5 sides of fries, a lunch special, and 5 drinks. Throw in a few pieces of pie to share, and you're over 100.00. Then you need to tip the waiter.....they don't set the prices.
If you don't like it, cook burgers and fries at home. 8 out of 10 times that's what we do.
If you don't like it, cook burgers and fries at home. 8 out of 10 times that's what we do.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 12:52 pm to ragincajun03
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He added, "You can only get away with charging so much for an egg sandwich. . . . Nobody's spending $17 on an egg sandwich just so you can keep your margins."
My guy, there's entire generations of people out here that can't and won't cook for themselves. Go ahead and charge $17 for an egg sandwich. I mean the average new car price is $50,000 and Americans are still buying them.
I don't know when the American consumer is going to start being more frugal, but I'm not seeing it yet.
Disclaimer: I'm not paying $17 for an egg sandwich or $50,000 for a SUV.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 12:53 pm to ragincajun03
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Nearly half of all 712 restaurant decision-makers surveyed (48%) said they plan to increase menu prices if inflation continues to be a factor.
Inflation now is 2.9%. Inflation during Biden era was 21%. But it's a problem NOW.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 12:56 pm to ragincajun03
I live in the poorest state. The economy is supposed to be bad and inflation is high, why then, is every restaurant packed? Along with all the $7 for a cup of coffee places?
This post was edited on 10/20/25 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 10/20/25 at 12:57 pm to BugAC
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Inflation now is 2.9%. Inflation during Biden era was 21%. But it's a problem NOW.
I seem to remember it being a giant problem during Biden’s term.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 12:58 pm to Shexter
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Most restaurants are now charging $4 for a glass of Coca Cola. Are restaurants owned by crawfish farmers?
It’s because the restaurant is being charged 3.5% for you to buy a coke with a visa or Mastercard.
Now imagine what that drink would cost at $20/hr minimum wage. Where the person making that much is only handing you a cup.
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Posted on 10/20/25 at 12:59 pm to greenbean
Yeah, there’s a line out the door at most popular restaurants. I’m not personally seeing the whole “people don’t dine out these days” claims you see online.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 12:59 pm to BugAC
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Inflation now is 2.9%. Inflation during Biden era was 21%. But it's a problem NOW.
Reading between the lines restaurant inflation was 31%.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 1:06 pm to dgnx6
its crazy if the wife and I want to go have a few drinks and dinner you're in for $100 with tip, and thats just a regular place.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 1:07 pm to Baers Foot
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My guy, there's entire generations of people out here that can't and won't cook for themselves. Go ahead and charge $17 for an egg sandwich
Not only this, but this same person will have it Doordashed to their house!
Posted on 10/20/25 at 1:10 pm to LSURoss
Yeah I don’t see restaurants actually slowing down.
Take canes for example.
Their sales per store are up almost $3 million since the pandemic.
Take canes for example.
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Raising Cane's AUV has significantly increased from approximately \(\$3.7\) million in 2022 to an estimated \(\$6.6\) million in 2025,
Their sales per store are up almost $3 million since the pandemic.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 1:19 pm to LouisianaLady
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Yeah, there’s a line out the door at most popular restaurants. I’m not personally seeing the whole “people don’t dine out these days” claims you see online.
People with a brain look at what is going to happen tomorrow, not what is happening today or already happened yesterday
Posted on 10/20/25 at 1:20 pm to ragincajun03
My family raises and processes cows and pigs and I'm thankful for that. I couldn't imagine paying grocery store prices for meat, let alone the ever increasing restaurant rates.
We eat out maybe once or twice a month. It's just not worth the price in my eyes. And for the people on here who eat fast food 10+ times a month, I know yalls pocket books gotta be hurting too
We eat out maybe once or twice a month. It's just not worth the price in my eyes. And for the people on here who eat fast food 10+ times a month, I know yalls pocket books gotta be hurting too
Posted on 10/20/25 at 1:20 pm to dgnx6
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It’s because the restaurant is being charged 3.5% for you to buy a coke with a visa or Mastercard.
3.5% of $4 is a whopping $0.14.
We're talking 12 ounces of soda that they're buying in bulk.
At $1 for a 12oz can, that's still a 400% markup.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 1:23 pm to dallastiger55
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its crazy if the wife and I want to go have a few drinks and dinner you're in for $100 with tip, and thats just a regular place.
The "few drinks" each always propped up the total bill though
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