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With prices still rising, President Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other products

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 17, 2025

The White House walked back some of its import taxes on agricultural products amid inflation concerns. The National Restaurant Association said it “delivers needed relief for restaurants and their customers.”

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Record beef prices take a bite out of restaurants

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2025

Burger King, Chipotle, Shake Shack and Darden Restaurants have all said that record beef prices are driving up their commodity costs. But the ability to raise menu prices is limited.

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Wholesale food prices spiked last month

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 14, 2025

The producer price index for food jumped 1.4% last month as tariff-related increases take effect, raising more concerns about mounting inflation.

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National Restaurant Association: New tariffs could raise food costs

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2025

The trade group is asking the Trump Administration to exempt food and beverages from new tariffs, saying they will drive up restaurants’ costs for items like coffee and hamburgers.

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Consumers are worried about tariffs. Restaurants less so

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2025

Restaurant chains report minimal tariff impact on food costs as domestic sourcing shields operators, but the industry is bracing for potential price increases this summer. Learn what restaurant brands and segments face the greatest risk.

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Restaurant executives worry less about tariffs, more about the consumer

By Jonathan Maze, Lisa Jennings and Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 17, 2025

Restaurant operators and executives, both in public and private, fret about the impact of import taxes on food costs, construction costs and wonder whether they can raise prices. But they’re more worried about the state of the consumer.

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President Trump pauses tariffs following market turmoil

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 09, 2025

The president paused so-called reciprocal tariffs for 90 days on all countries but China. Imports from that country will now be taxed at 125%.

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President Trump's sweeping new tariffs create more potential disruption for restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2025

The Administration announced a broad set of tariffs of at least 10% on trading partners around the world on "Liberation Day." The move roiled markets and added more uncertainty to an already unsteady economy.

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Forget eggs. Restaurant chains are increasingly worried about beef inflation.

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 17, 2025

Shake Shack and other brands see the cost of beef as one of the biggest risks ahead as the downcycle lingers.

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How record egg prices are affecting breakfast chains

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2025

A Deeper Dive: Ricky Richardson, CEO of the breakfast-and-lunch franchise Eggs Up Grill, joins the podcast to talk about what his company—and its franchisees—are doing about egg prices.

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