# Texas Restaurants Struggle with Rising Costs

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Podcast: [Dallas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dallas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7461827)
Published: 2026-05-23T04:36:24+00:00
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## Resource

Texas Restaurant Owners Struggle with Rising Costs: A Quarterly Report Seventy-seven percent of Texas restaurant owners are grappling with escalating costs, as revealed in the Texas Restaurant Associations first quarter report for 2026. Despite sixty-six percent facing higher fuel surcharges, eighty percent of businesses are absorbing these extra costs to maintain customer traffic. A long-time Richardson owner shares his experience, highlighting the unpredictability and financial strain of the current situation. This summary underscores the real impact of economic shifts on local businesses and the challenging decisions owners must make to keep their establishments afloat. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a893a52ac9042cb1

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