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Rising Costs Force Restaurants to Hike Menu Prices

10/17/2025

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In Inglewood, California, Sunday Gravy faces rising tariffs and inflation, and owner Sol Bashirian says profits are barely breaking even.
Bashirian reports a 30% sales rise cannot offset escalating costs for imported ingredients.
A recent report indicates 48% of restaurants may raise menu prices to maintain margins.
The National Restaurant Association advocates tariff exemptions to prevent significant industry losses.
Sunday Gravy has added a 5% surcharge to offset costs.

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In Inglewood, California, Sunday Gravy faces rising tariffs and inflation, and owner Sol Bashirian says profits are barely breaking even.
Bashirian reports a 30% sales rise cannot offset escalating costs for imported ingredients.
A recent report indicates 48% of restaurants may raise menu prices to maintain margins.
The National Restaurant Association advocates tariff exemptions to prevent significant industry losses.
Sunday Gravy has added a 5% surcharge to offset costs.