New data from Toast’s 2025 Menu Price Monitor reveals that restaurant menu prices continue to climb, with notable increases in staples like burgers, cold brew coffee, and burritos. For vending and micro market operators, this trend presents a clear opportunity: position your offerings as the more convenient, cost-effective alternative to dining out of the office. Image Source: Created by Vending Connection Below, we break down the key pricing shifts—and how refreshment operators can turn them into strategy, margin, [read more]