Restaurant menu prices ticked up again in May 2026

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports food-away-from-home prices rose 0.3 percent in May, continuing a steady upward trend. That number reflects what consumers are paying across the country, not what it costs you to produce the meal. The gap between your input costs and what the index says customers are already absorbing is your pricing window. If your menu has not moved in the last 90 days, you are likely behind.

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Published Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:08:29 GMT