John Murphy, owner of 3 Kings BBQ in Dallas, says serving up his famous smoked barbeque has become costly due to inflation.
DALLAS, Texas — Inflation in the United States has spiked 7.9% over the past year, and some small business owners are barely making it through without passing on an onslaught of high costs to their customers.
The self-described “BBQ King of North Texas” said both consumers and small businesses are in for a rude awakening if inflation hits the double digits. Prior to COVID-19, he charged around $8 for a BBQ sandwich — depending on the type — but now he’s having to charge $10 to $12.
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