Menu-Price Inflation Accelerated In January Vs. December, But Moderated Slightly Over 12 Months

Menu-price growth picked up steam in January—a common month for operators to raise prices—when compared to the monthly increases in December and November 2024, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Menu prices rose 0.5% month-over-month in January versus a 0.3% gain in December and 0.4% monthly increases…