US Restaurant Chains on Tariffs Impacting Food Packaging Costs

Food prices could spike — tariffs on Chinese imports hit packaging & ingredients too The U.S. just doubled tariffs on Chinese imports — and it’s not just electronics. Packaging materials, sauces, kitchen gear, and even uniforms could get pricier. Restaurant groups are already scouting suppliers in Vietnam, India, and Mexico to avoid cost hikes. But switching vendors at scale could hurt quality consistency and brand standards. Example sourcing tool snapshot: https://preview.redd.it/pwqehjjubiuf1.png?width=1070&format=png&auto=webp&s=81740943f504d87de934c452659a35179e0c33f6 Source: https://www.xchainova.com/source/cmgmgidfe000pkv041gnzv95c Has your franchise or chain started preparing for this?