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How restaurants can increase value despite inflation
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Stacker , KVIA ABC-7
· July 24, 2026
· 3 min read
The environment for restaurant operators continues to shift quickly. Inflation has moderated from its peak, but remains structurally higher than pre‑pandemic levels , keeping pressure on food, labor, insurance, occupancy and other operating costs. In this environment, focusing on restaurant reven...
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Key takeaway As of 2025, average restaurant menu prices have increased roughly 31% since February 2020, while grocery prices increased about 25% over the same period.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The environment for restaurant operators continues to shift quickly. Inflation has moderated from its peak, but remains structurally higher than pre‑pandemic levels , keeping pressure on food, labor, insurance, occupancy and other operating costs. In this environment, focusing on restaurant reven...
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