Acropolis Grill says vendors have started adding $3 surcharges to inventory deliveries, raising costs across its supply chain as diesel prices climb.
Nick Kyriakidis, the restaurant's general manager, said the pressure goes beyond broader inflation because higher fuel costs are hitting "every junction" of operations.
The restaurant has not raised menu prices or cut portion sizes yet, instead swapping in lower-cost substitute ingredients when some items become too expensive.
If diesel prices and delivery surcharges stay elevated, Kyriakidis said some of those costs will likely be passed on to customers through modest menu increases.
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