Bankruptcies in 'Food and Beverage Retail' Totaled 358 in FY2025, Increasing for the Fourth Consecutive Year
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In fiscal year 2025, bankruptcies in the food and beverage retail sector reached 358 cases, surpassing the previous year's 321 cases and marking the second highest number ever, an increase for the fourth consecutive year. Amid rising ingredient and utility costs and severe labor shortages, the number of bankruptcies is expected to remain high, particularly among small businesses that find it difficult to implement price hikes or wage increases.