As rising labor costs, commodity inflation and energy-related expenses mount, major quick-service chains are taking steps to reverse dwindling profits from their popular value menus and low-priced ...

A Datassential report revealed that prices for the menu item are up 14%, while meat costs are up 32% over the past two years.

Data from the BLS, Toast, and YouGov reveals that some menu items at restaurants are increasing in price more quickly than others. Ingredients like beef and coffee have been hit especially hard, ...

Rising food costs are showing up on Valentine’s Day menus, potentially reshaping how couples plan — and price — their night out. Diners spent more on Valentine’s Day in 2025, with steak, wine, and ...

Earlier this month, Waffle House announced it was ending a recent surcharge on eggs, reflecting a broader shift among American chain restaurants toward easing menu prices and rolling back extra fees.

Restaurant prices are rising—how is it changing the way we eat? The latest James Beard Foundation report reveals how inflation, shifting consumer habits, and industry challenges are reshaping dining ...

A decadent pasta dish at Mimo involving pappardelle, braised lamb, mushrooms and greens has been a fixture on the menu since the East End Italian restaurant debuted in 2023. Then, the dish cost $23.

Excessive menu planning is not new, and the habit intensifies during the holidays due to expectations and fear of disappointing guests. When families overprepare, the cost of Christmas dinner ...

Three Democratic senators are asking McDonald’s about its menu price hikes in recent years, arguing that the increases are higher than they should be — even with inflation and rising operating costs.

Chipotle’s top executive says the Tex-Mex fast food chain has no plans to pass on the costs of tariffs to its customers. Scott Boatwright, the company CEO, told NBC “Nightly News” on Sunday that ...

If you grocery shop, you are well aware food prices are rising. So it should come as no surprise that eating out at your favorite diner, drive-thru and fine dining establishments is also costing you ...

The cost of dining out in Boston is getting more expensive and the data backs it up. According to the National Restaurant Association, the overall cost of food in April was nearly 5-percent higher ...