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2022: A Year of Transition for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Additonally, ninety-six percent of operators experienced supply delays or shortages of key food or beverage items in 2021 – and these challenges will likely continue in 2022. Seventy-five percent of operators said they plan to devote more resources to recruiting and retaining employees.

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Hungry for Growth: The Restaurant Industry in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

Food and beverage sales in the restaurant and foodservice industry are projected to total $789 billion in 2021, up 19.7 In addition, 75 percent of restaurant operators say recruiting employees was their top challenge, the highest level ever recorded. From there, restaurants can build processes and inject innovation into this framework.

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The New Normal: How Technology Can Help Streamline Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

Innovation is needed in several areas, including: Staff management. According to the 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Mid-Year Update , more than 3 in 4 restaurant operators struggle with recruitment and retention, despite an increase in employment. Kitchen operations. Dining room procedures. Reservation processing.

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8 Ways CFOs Can Help Restaurant Groups Through the Restaurant Reopening/Recovery

Restaurant365

Evolve, innovate, adapt. Considering all these changes, restaurants need to evolve, innovate, and adapt to a new kind of restaurant industry. The restaurant industry in 2021 looks significantly different from the pre-pandemic restaurant industry. Here are some tips for CFOs. Leverage new opportunities to grow the business.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

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The 2021 COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to leave the hospitality industry, and many have not returned. In the meantime, restaurants continue to adapt and explore innovative solutions to overcome this hurdle and ensure their businesses can thrive. Ensure that your recruitment and selection processes are efficient and thorough.

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Restaurant Startup Trends To Follow In 2022

The Restaurant Times

Restaurant startup developments in recent years have included a variety of food delivery alternatives, company expansion, service innovation, extended online ordering, assemble-your-meal popup businesses, and many others. . The labour shortfall and supply chain constraints that plagued 2021 have persisted into 2022. Restaurant Tech.

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Hiring Restaurant Employees: The CFO’s Role in Developing a Strategy

Restaurant365

Turnover costs include the recruitment process, such as placing ads for job listings, as well as the hiring process, like a manager’s time to review applications, coordinate with candidates, and conduct interviews. Champion employee work-life balance. Conclusion.

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