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Asheville food businesses are raising menu prices due to increased ingredient costs attributed to inflation and tariffs.

The price hikes are a result of increased costs for imported goods, coffee beans, eggs, and other essential supplies.

Business owners express concern about the impact of rising costs on customers and the affordability of their products.

Despite increased catering sales, businesses are bracing for further cost increases and considering their long-term impact.

ASHEVILLE - Julia and Paul Pike expected menu adjustments and supply costs when they opened their food truck, Master BBQ, early last year.

A few pennies here, a few pennies there ― incremental price increases were the cost of doing business.

However, the Pikes said the significant increase

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