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Three new eateries open in Austin despite shift in state-wide restaurant industry
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sally Hernandez , as published by KXAN Local
· August 14, 2026
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According to the Texas Restaurant Association's latest report, 88% of Texas restaurants reported higher food costs, 66% reported higher labor costs, and 52% saw traffic decrease.
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