Restaurant Theft Adds to Dining Costs as Margins Stay Tight

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  Diners are taking silverware, glassware, artwork and bathroom fixtures from restaurants, adding replacement costs.

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  The thefts are adding pressure to restaurants already facing tight profit margins.

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  Late-night dining is returning in cities including New York and London.

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  Restaurants are extending their hours as customers embrace later reservations.

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  Bloomberg food editor Kate Krader discussed the trends on Bloomberg This Weekend.

Who

Diners are taking items from restaurants; restaurants are facing the resulting costs.

What

Restaurant theft is adding replacement costs as late-night dining returns.

When

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Where

Cities including New York and London.

Why

The thefts add costs for restaurants with tight profit margins; restaurants are extending hours as customers embrace later reservations.

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