Almost everything increases in price as the years pass, from soda to chewing gum. Restaurant owners may be forced to increase prices to offset rising food costs or to become more profitable.

Restaurant menu prices rose 7.6 percent in July year-over-year, a slight deceleration from June’s 40-year high. The price of full-service meals rose 8.9 percent, while quick-service menu prices ...

Restaurant menu prices reached another 40-year high in June, as consumers’ wallets continue to feel pressure. The food away from home index lifted 7.7 percent year-over-year, the largest 12-month ...