US Restaurants Increasing Wine Markups to Six Times Cost
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US Restaurants Increasing Wine Markups to Six Times Cost

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Restaurant wine pricing in the United States is becoming increasingly expensive, with some establishments marking up bottles to six times their original cost. This trend is causing concern within the wine industry.

Gino Colangelo, founder and president of Colangelo & Partners, described restaurant wine pricing as “a particular pain point” for the category. The Drinks Business reported on this development, noting the significant increase in markups observed across US restaurants.

The article does not state *why* restaurants are increasing their markups, only that it is happening and is a source of concern for those within the wine industry.

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