Escalating US inflation to 3.3% due to the Iran War, which increases operational costs for BT Brands' restaurant businesses (e.g., food, labor) and reduces consumer discretionary spending on dining out, potentially impacting revenue.

Central Banks' 'Higher for Longer' interest rate policy, which can increase BT Brands' borrowing costs for capital investments, including those related to its transformational merger into AI and drone technology, and may also affect consumer sentiment for discretionary spending.

Sustained oil price volatility due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, directly affecting transportation costs for food supplies and restaurant operations, further contributing to inflationary pressures on BT Brands' core restaurant business.