Passing On the Price Rise

Coffee, milk and wages have all moved up. How to raise menu prices without losing the regulars who made the business worth having.

12 min read·Updated Aug 2026·The Clear Point Decision Framework

The invoice from the roaster went up again last month. So did the milk. So did the award wage. The menu, printed eighteen months ago, hasn't moved at all — and every cup you pour is quietly worth less to the business than it was when the board was chalked. This Conversation is about closing that gap without the awkward conversation you've been avoiding.

01What? — Understand the issue

02Why? — Understand why it matters

03How? — Explore practical approaches

04When? — Understand timing

05Who? — Identify the people involved

06The Decision

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The full walk-through — What, Why, How, When, Who, then The Decision — plus the follow-on prompts to continue the Conversation with Veran, your Momentum AI.

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