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Fast-food menu price inflation is accelerating as deflation hits grocers

 By Jonathan Maze on May 15, 2024

Prices at limited-service restaurants accelerated last month while grocery store prices declined, according to new federal data.

Financing

Restaurant job growth appears to be slowing

 By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2024

The restaurant industry added 6,600 jobs in April, according to new federal data, continuing a pattern of slower overall job growth.

Financing

Restaurant menu prices show signs of easing

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2024

Prices at restaurants increased slower than the overall rate of inflation in March. But they still increased faster than they did at the grocery store.

Technology

Restaurants say they're bearing the brunt of delivery chargebacks

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 05, 2024

Operators complain of frequent fraud and a cumbersome process for getting their money back from delivery providers. “They make nothing simple for you.”

Financing

Restaurant menu price inflation eased last month

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 12, 2024

Prices at fast-food and casual-dining restaurants slowed as costs eased and concern mounted about slow industry traffic.

Financing

Restaurant menu prices continue to get more expensive

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2024

While inflation is moderating, it's not moderating as much for restaurants, which are raising menu prices more aggressively as a result.

Financing

One year later, the economy keeps going strong

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 04, 2024

The Bottom Line: In late 2022, just about every economist was predicting a recession. Instead, we’ve had a strong economy fueled by a resilient consumer.

Financing

McDonald's has a major impact on the U.S. economy

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2024

The fast-food burger giant contributes $76 billion a year to the U.S. gross domestic product, according to an economic impact report released this week. That impact is spread throughout the country.

Financing

How will the economy shape up in 2024? That's a great question

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 20, 2023

Earlier this year, economists—and some big restaurant chain executives—were certain of a recession. Now everybody is certain of a “soft landing.”

Financing

The consumer continues to show some surprising resilience

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 14, 2023

The Bottom Line: Restaurant sales increased much faster than prices last month. As much as consumers say they’re frustrated by prices, they continue to dine out.

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