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2021: A Year of Strategic Questions for Restaurants 

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Perhaps the biggest question on restaurateurs’ minds right now is: “Do I plan for the 2021 I was expecting, or can I just go back to 2019?” My colleagues and I at EPAM Continuum have been thinking of 2021 and the trends that will soon be served to us. What's that mean for restaurant safety? Curbside Appeal.

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Pandemic Pivots Don’t Offset Restaurants’ Need to Manage Looming Risks

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On the positive side, the pandemic forced any number of pivots among restaurateurs as they struggled during the pandemic shutdown to keep their doors open and kitchens cooking. Virtual kitchens, for example, were already accelerating trends when the pandemic hit. Cracker Barrel trialed a chicken and biscuit concept. Apparently.

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The Labor Disputes at Amy’s Kitchen, Explained

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Courtesy Amy’s Kitchen. Amy’s Kitchen prides itself on being a “positive impact” company. chirps a green banner on the homepage of Amy’s Kitchen, the organic packaged and prepared-foods giant. Amy’s Kitchen positions itself publicly as a conscientious, feel-good choice for consumers. We’re now proudly B Corp certified!”

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Amy’s Kitchen vs. Its Workers

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What really stood out to Ruby Luna about Amy’s Kitchen was the message. They said, ‘We are like family here,’ and when they said that, they made me feel like I was going to be part of a family work environment,” says Luna, a former Amy’s Kitchen employee. And that’s something I needed at the time.”.

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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. Despite the vaccination efforts and safety measures implemented by restaurants, some potential employees may still be hesitant to return to work in this industry. This has left restaurants struggling to find and retain staff.

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

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This is why next year, operators will offer more benefits like hiring incentives, higher hourly wages, health insurance, paid time off, earned wage access (EWA) and more to not only hire fresh labor, but retain top talent. pickup, delivery, drive-thru, ghost kitchens). pickup, delivery, drive-thru, ghost kitchens).

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Restaurants Turn to Hiring Bonuses to Entice Workers

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pic.twitter.com/GDPFAWvaD7 — chris evans (@chris_notcapn) May 17, 2021. At Portland, Oregon chain McMenamin’s , which is hiring for a variety of positions, including servers and bartenders, just the newly hired line cooks and kitchen managers are eligible for a $1,000 bonus after 90 days of employment.

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