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Food and gas costs outpace wage growth

May 29, 2026
Food and gas costs outpace wage growth

Food and gas costs outpace wage growth. Inflation rising faster than average paycheck increases.

Soaring gas, food costs have worsened inflation that is outpacing the average growth in paychecks.

Review your top 10 highest-cost menu items and identify which can absorb a price increase before your next print cycle.

Source: google.com