American chain restaurants respond to inflation and tariffs through menu management.

As Trump's tariff policy causes the cost of food, labor, and utilities in the United States to rise, restaurant chains under Darden, including Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse, as well as Dine Brands' Applebee's, are relying on selective price increases, simplifying menus, and partnering with supply chain partners such as Sysco to offset the adverse effects.