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Puerto Rico restaurants report falling customers amid rising costs

ASORE survey finds 57% of Puerto Rico restaurants have reduced customer traffic.

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ASORE reported on Friday that 57% of surveyed Puerto Rico restaurants have experienced reduced customer numbers. [1] 55% of surveyed Puerto Rico restaurants are considering staff or operating hour cuts to address rising costs, per ASORE. [2][5][6] The 2026 ASORE industry survey found 95% of participating restaurants have higher operating costs than in 2025 [3] Jenniffer González, Governor of Puerto Rico, stated on Friday that the proposed IVU suspension on prepared foods is not abandoned. [4] Jenniffer González confirmed a federal temporary restraining order was filed against New Fortress Energy regarding natural gas supply. [7] Jenniffer González will meet Fiscal Oversight Board executive Robert Mujica next week to submit requested documentation for the IVU proposal. [8] Puerto Rico residential electricity rates increased to 33.86 cents per kWh in October 2025. [9] The survey was conducted 15 September to 14 October 2026, sampling approximately 20% of Puerto Rico's restaurant industry. [10]
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  1. ASORE reported on Friday that 57% of surveyed Puerto Rico restaurants have experienced reduced customer numbers. · Prensa Abierta
  2. 55% of surveyed Puerto Rico restaurants are considering staff or operating hour cuts to address rising costs, per ASORE. · esnoticiapr.com
  3. The 2026 ASORE industry survey found 95% of participating restaurants have higher operating costs than in 2025 · Periódico La Perla
  4. Jenniffer González, Governor of Puerto Rico, stated on Friday that the proposed IVU suspension on prepared foods is not abandoned. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  5. 51% of surveyed restaurants identified electricity costs as their single largest operating expense. · Prensa Abierta
  6. 55% of surveyed restaurants are cutting staff or operating hours to address rising costs · Periódico La Perla
  7. Jenniffer González confirmed a federal temporary restraining order was filed against New Fortress Energy regarding natural gas supply. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  8. Jenniffer González will meet Fiscal Oversight Board executive Robert Mujica next week to submit requested documentation for the IVU proposal. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  9. Puerto Rico residential electricity rates increased to 33.86 cents per kWh in October 2025. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  10. The survey was conducted 15 September to 14 October 2026, sampling approximately 20% of Puerto Rico's restaurant industry. · Periódico PresenciaPuerto Rico
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