Local operators face overhead costs rising faster than the national average, including higher wages and interest rates. Employee health insurance costs for New York-area service firms rose 12.9% last year, while utilities and business insurance climbed 8.5% and 7.0%, according to data from the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce.
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New York Loses 2,000 Restaurants in Largest Decline in 36 Years
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Dining and beverage venues throughout New York State recorded a contraction in Q1 2026 that surpassed any quarterly losses seen during the 2020 pandemic. The total number of these establishments fell by approximately 2,000 year-over-year, marking the most severe annual drop in at least 36 years. This represents the fourth straight quarter of year-over-year declines, the state's longest such trend since 2021.
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