How tariffs and more economic upheaval will affect restaurants

How will tariffs affect restaurants? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants will deal with the economic upheaval of the week, and particularly the potential challenges that a protectionist trade policy could have on the industry, following the announcement of sweeping new tariffs from President Trump.We also talk about Chick-fil-A, which saw sales slow in 2024. Its sales grew slower than they have in decades. We talk about what this means.And we discuss Portillo’s test of breakfast. Should the Italian beef brand turn its attention to the morning?On Tech Check this week, Senior Technology Editor Joe Guszkowski talks delivery.