イタリアンもフレンチも限界か　「専門料理店」倒産が過去最多に - ITmedia ビジネスオンライン

This page reports findings from Tokyo Shoko Research showing a surge in bankruptcies among specialty restaurants serving Italian, French, and other ethnic cuisines. In fiscal year 2025, 85 bankruptcies occurred through February 2026, marking a record high. Over 81% of failed restaurants cited poor sales as the primary cause. Rising costs from imported ingredients due to weak yen and logistics expenses, combined with labor shortages and increased personnel costs, are pressuring profitability. Price increases risk losing customers, making recovery difficult in this highly competitive market.