logo
Menu prices increase for the fifth straight month

Menu prices increase for the fifth straight month

Yahoo17-07-2025
You can find original article here Nrn. Subscribe to our free daily Nrn newsletter.
Federal data released Tuesday morning from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that inflation accelerated to 2.7% on an annual basis in June, and is up 0.3% versus May, marking the fastest monthly jump since January.
The monthly overall food index increased 0.3%, matching May's increase. Grocery prices rose 0.3%, also matching May's increase, with coffee, beef, and fruits and vegetables ticking up. On an unadjusted 12-month basis, grocery prices are up 2.4%, under-pacing overall inflation, as well as menu prices.
Those menu prices rose 0.4% in June, marking an increase for the fifth straight month. On a 12-month basis, menu prices are up 3.8%, driven largely by the full-service category, which was up 0.5% in June. Limited-service meals, meanwhile, were up 0.2%, the slowest rate of increase in three months.
The index for full-service meals rose 4% year-over-year, while limited-service meals are up 3.5% over the same period. While menu inflation remains stubbornly high, it remains well below the 8.8% peak from March 2023, according to the National Restaurant Association.
Regionally, the West posted the fastest menu price growth in June, with a 4.1% year-over-year increase, followed by the South, with 3.9% growth, according to the association. Menu prices increased 3.5% year-over-year in the Northeast, and 3.7% in the Midwest.
Notably, June marked the 27th month in a row in which restaurant prices outpaced grocery prices, according to Kalinowski Equity Research. However, the gap between restaurant inflation and grocery inflation decreased by 20 basis points in June and is now 140 basis points in favor of grocery stores. Kalinowski notes that this is double the historical gap between the two categories, likely weighing on restaurant sales throughout the past year and with little relief expected throughout the duration of 2025.
'On an absolute basis, the +3.8% year-over-year increase for restaurant pricing is plus-40 basis points higher than the 23-year historical average of +3.4%,' president and CEO Mark Kalinowski wrote in a note. 'Compared to the last 1 to 3 years, inflation is gradually becoming less of a problem for the U.S. restaurant industry as a whole. So, while the current dynamic isn't favorable for restaurants, it isn't the largest challenge facing the restaurant industry and its sales trends, either.'
Contact Alicia Kelso at Alicia.Kelso@informa.com
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

S&P 500 Rises With EU Deal Sealed Ahead of Data, Earnings Frenzy
S&P 500 Rises With EU Deal Sealed Ahead of Data, Earnings Frenzy

Bloomberg

timea minute ago

  • Bloomberg

S&P 500 Rises With EU Deal Sealed Ahead of Data, Earnings Frenzy

US equities extended their climb on Monday as a weekend trade deal with the European Union fueled optimism ahead of a jam-packed week of earnings scorecards from Big Tech, economic data and a Federal Reserve meeting. The S&P 500 Index edged up 0.1% as of 9:40 a.m. in New York, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index rose 0.3%. In individual movers, Samsung Electronics Co. said it would produce AI semiconductors for Tesla Inc. in a $16.5 billion pact. ASML Holding 's US-listed shares climbed following the announcement.

Here's What Lifted Olo (OLO) in Q2
Here's What Lifted Olo (OLO) in Q2

Yahoo

time29 minutes ago

  • Yahoo

Here's What Lifted Olo (OLO) in Q2

Conestoga Capital Advisors, an asset management company, released its second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The second quarter began with a historically poor start but gained momentum later as tariff fears subsided and market volatility dropped precipitously. Conestoga Micro Cap Composite appreciated 15.65% net-of-fees in the second quarter but underperformed the Russell Microcap Growth Index's 20.92% return. In a highly volatile market led by high-beta and lower-quality stocks, the firm does not expect the fund to align with index performance. Please review the fund's top 5 holdings to gain insight into their key selections for 2025. In its second quarter 2025 investor letter, Conestoga Capital Advisors highlighted stocks such as Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO). Headquartered in New York, New York, Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO) offers a SaaS platform for restaurants. The one-month return of Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO) was 13.93%, and its shares gained 117.60% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On July 25, 2025, Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO) stock closed at $10.14 per share, with a market capitalization of $1.714 billion. Conestoga Capital Advisors stated the following regarding Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: "Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO) is a SaaS technology platform that enables it's greater than 700 restaurant brand customers to reach their customers across over 85,000 locations. OLO has been a leader in two of the past three quarters. In its 1Q earnings report, OLO announced a major win with the Chipotle restaurant chain. Also, during the quarter, OLO announced that Red Lobster had come back to their platform after attempting to build their own solution but realizing OLO was a better option. There was also speculation during the quarter that OLO could be considering strategic alternatives, which contributed to the stock gains." A business executive showcasing a mobile ordering app to a busy restaurant staff. Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. According to our database, 27 hedge fund portfolios held Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO) at the end of the first quarter compared to 30 in the previous quarter. In the first quarter of 2025, Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO) generated total revenue of $80.7 million, reflecting an increase of 21% year-over-year. While we acknowledge the potential of Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. In another article, we covered Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO) and shared the list of best overlooked stocks that pay dividends. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store