Food & Drink Price Trends

Food and Dining - Groceries, Restaurants and Dining, Fast Food, Prepared Food

Groceries 
Consumer price index has shown food prices grew even faster than overall prices at 11% for the past year (more here). Food prices are still soaring and here is what's getting more expensive (read here). Extreme weather slashed expected yields and combined with increased energy prices, fertilizer supply issues we expect overall prices to go even higher for foreseeable future. From margarine, eggs, sugar, coffee, some poultry and other items higher prices are certain and even shortages are possible (see price/shortages alerts). We suggest taking advantage of weekly savings and specials at different supermarkets (see below) and other saving strategies. More on saving strategies here and also here. Food prices are soaring and that changes how we eat.

Albertsons
Safeway
Publix
Walmart
Aldi
Giant Eagle
HyWee
Stater Brothers
Pavilions 
Sprouts
Trader Joe's
Food Giant 
Save A Lot
Pick N Save
Piggly Wiggly
Win-Dixie
Vons
Ralphs
Lucky
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Restaurants and Dining
According to Restaurant Business publication restaurant prices accelerated 0.9% in August and 8% on year to year basis read here. Due to energy and food prices, workers shortage overall menu prices are expected to keep a pace with overall inflation and raise in the near future. Some restaurants are trying to keep menu prices steady by offering smaller portions (read here). Take advantage of specials and coupons - see links/offers to most popular restaurants below. Read 21 ways how to save money at restaurants here.

Texas Roadhouse
Long Horn Steakhouse
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Cracker Barrel
Season 52
Capital Grille
The Cheesecake Factory
Olive Garden
IHOP
Maggiano's Little Italy
Bahama Breeze Island Grill
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Yard House
Bonefish Grill
Red Robin
BJ's
Buffalo Wings
Outback Steakhouse
P.F. Chang's
Red Lobster
O'Charley's
Applebee's
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Fast Food
Unfortunately fast food prices are going one way - up. Because of the cost of doing business we see similar pattern higher prices are here to stay as with all prepared food pricing for time being and well in to the future - more details (here). Some fast food restaurants are expanding their menus and adding new products to counter the trend. To find savings customers must take advantage of specials an be able to diversify. More tips on how to save money on fast food (here) and here -  Fast Food Fans Are Sharing Their Best Money Saving Tips And Tricks — Here Are 14 Of The Best Ones . Below find links to most popular fast food restaurants and their current offers.

McDonald's
Starbucks
Chick-fill-A
Taco Bell
Burger King
Subway
Wendy's
Dunkin'
Domino's
Panera Bread
Chipotle
Pizza Hut
KFC
Sonic
Arby's
Little Ceasar's
Panda Express
Dairy Queen
Popeyes
Jack in the Box
Papa John's
Whataburger
Jimmy John's
Hardee's
Zaxby's
Culver's
Raising Cane's
Wingstop
Car's Junior
Jersey's Mikes
In-N-Out
El Pollo Loco
Steak'n Shake
Firehouse Subs
Tim Hortons 

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