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B.C. Restaurants Squeezed by Rising Costs: Report
EconoLease said 80% of operators raised menu prices in the past year and 46% delayed equipment upgrades because they could not afford them.
- The EconoLease 2026 Hospitality Operator Report, released yesterday, reveals Canadian restaurants are raising menu prices and delaying critical equipment upgrades due to mounting financial strain.
- British Columbia operators face higher startup costs of $537,500 compared to the $325,000 national median, driving 90 per cent of B.C. establishments to raise menu prices over the past year.
- Cooking equipment failures create operational bottlenecks, with 29% of operators wanting upgrades they cannot afford and 46% delaying planned investments over the past year due to rising costs.
- Rising food and beverage costs top the threat list for 55% of operators, prompting owners like Cameron Bogue of Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provisions to devise creative strategies to maintain customer value.
- Despite financial pressures, 84 per cent of B.C. operators feel optimistic about the year ahead, with general manager Clayton Thornber of Mount Pleasant focusing on sourcing quality Canadian ingredients.
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