Hawaiibusiness iconHawaiibusinessSep 25, 2026

State’s Restaurants Get Creative To Weather Higher Costs and Rapid Change

Owners are facing a convergence of price increases, from higher ingredient costs, fuel hikes, insurance and rental rates, and even a rise in the minimum wage. Meanwhile, customers will push back if restaurants raise prices too much.

State’s Restaurants Get Creative To Weather Higher Costs and Rapid Change

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