Small restaurant owners fear Sysco's acquisition of Restaurant Depot will worsen cost pressures
By
Tim Carman
Worth a glance, not a chew.
Summary
Small restaurant owner Dina Daniel of Fava Pot was forced to raise prices on 70% of her dishes due to skyrocketing ingredient costs. The article highlights concerns among small businesses about the potential sale of Restaurant Depot (a key supplier for independent restaurants) to industry giant Sysco, which could further squeeze small operators already struggling with rising costs.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledDina Daniel made the difficult decision to raise prices on about 70 percent of the dishes at Fava Pot, her small chain of Egyptian restaurants.
The chef and owner worried about alienating customers but felt she had no other choice after seeing the cost of ingredients skyrocket.
Restaurant Depot is a lifeline for small businesses. Many hope its sale to industry giant Sysco falls through.
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