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How Restaurants Can Attract and Retain Workers Tempted by Retail Holiday Job Offers

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Restaurants are still suffering from a labor shortage – according to the National Restaurant Association , as of September 2022 “eating and drinking places [were] still 560,000 jobs (or 4.5%) below their pre-pandemic staffing levels – tops among all U.S. How can restaurants compete with these high-paying jobs?

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Improving Your Curb Appeal by Maximizing Your Curbside Pickup Offering

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During the pandemic, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) were forced to innovate if they wanted to succeed. Contactless payments started as a safety precaution for many quick-service restaurants (QSRs) – allowing them to offer a curbside service that kept patrons out of the dining room. Tapping Into the Potential.

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After a Year of COVID-19, Restaurants Are Ready for a Reboot

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The past year ushered in some big, unprecedented changes. For the average person, one of the most visible changes witnessed was the overnight impact on the restaurant industry. Restaurants found themselves facing many unknowns, from how long their doors would be closed to how to manage staff.

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2021 Restaurant Insurance Outlook

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restaurant industry has a loaded plate as 2021 picks up steam – especially from an insurance and financial protection point of view. Additionally, all of the above fall into a “good news, bad news” scenario for the upcoming year. That process is going slowly, much to the restaurant sector’s dismay.

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2022 Trends: Meeting Challenges and Industry Evolution

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It certainly feels like better days are ahead for the restaurant industry. What changes that may have seemed temporary should be made permanent? How is technology shaping the future of restaurants and giving brands a competitive edge? The Trend: Ghost kitchens and changing restaurant design cater to off prem.

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How Predictive Analytics Can Help Suppliers Overcome Fluctuations in Demand

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Total restaurant industry sales in the U.S. How Innovative Supply Chain Technology Can Empower Purchase Decisions. Nearly half of supply chain leaders increased spending on innovative technologies in the past year and a half. Problem: Restaurant Closures. hit an all-time low of $30 billion in April 2020.

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Grant Money Is a Viable Option for Restaurant Funding

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2020 has been a year like no other for restaurants and the companies who support and supply them. Sadly, too many have closed permanently. That is because completing grant applications to set you apart from the competition requires skill and know-how. Yes, a grant because they are for more than nonprofits.