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Self-Ordering Kiosks: One Solution to the Current Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

With pandemic-related restrictions being eased and dine-in being allowed again, restaurant owners are in need of a lot of staff. In order to meet this massive shortfall, restaurants have had to up the ante on their recruitment drives. Employees become more efficient once self-ordering kiosks are installed.

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A More Financially Stable Workforce Can Fuel Industry Recovery — Even in a Talent Crunch

Modern Restaurant Management

Recent restaurant closures, even temporary ones, help to underscore the importance of recruiting and retaining a staff. The vast majority of financially stable employees (87 percent) are likely to remain with their current employer for the next year, compared to only 58 percent of those who are financially unstable.

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Hungry for Growth: The Restaurant Industry in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

Several other pandemic-related trends will continue into 2022 and beyond, and new trends will also emerge. Food and beverage sales in the restaurant and foodservice industry are projected to total $789 billion in 2021, up 19.7 Here's a summary of what to expect and what restaurants can do to stay ahead. Staffing Shortages Continue.

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7 Ways to Deal With the Labor Shortage in 2021

Touch Bistro

In 2021, the restaurant industry is experiencing an unprecedented labor shortage that’s seeing worker resignations and job openings at an all-time high. million jobs – or 12% – short of pre-pandemic levels as of June 2021. million food service employees lost their jobs in 2020. Well, go ahead and unlearn it. In total, 2.5

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Experts Weigh In: What Are Key Challenges Restaurants Will Face in 2022?

Modern Restaurant Management

The challenges our teams have faced over the last two years specifically has made us value our employees now more than ever. As it relates to the labor crunch, we’re seeing in restaurant brands across the board: An impact in top-line revenue because customers aren't being served. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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State of the Industry and More Restaurant Research

Modern Restaurant Management

Eighty-seven percent of operators say they'll likely hire additional employees during the next 6–12 months if qualified applicants are available. Only one in ten operators think recruiting and retaining employees will be easier in 2023 than it was in 2022. million by 2030. million by 2030. The breakfast and A.M.

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National Restaurant Association Mid-Year State of the Industry Report

Modern Restaurant Management

The report illustrates the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the restaurant industry and provides an updated look at key indicators and trends influencing the industry's recovery as of June/July 2021, including the current state of the economy, workforce, and food and beverage sales. million jobs in the first half of 2021.

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