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[Data] Fast Casual Restaurant Trends: Sales and Labor

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Coming out of 2020, few restaurant types were better prepared for the new normal than quick service and fast casual. They had streamlined menus, more digital presence than their full-service counterparts, and dining rooms weren't an integral part of the fast casual experience. Fast Casual Labor Numbers.

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Industry Report: Restaurants face staffing challenges, old and new in 2023

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Table of Contents Biggest overall team management challenges Top priorities for restaurant operators Wage Increases Leadership and Training Programs Hiring and retention remain the biggest challenge for restaurants when it comes to team management overall. On the whole, hiring and retention are restaurant operators' top priorities.

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

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Restaurant operators once again find themselves refocusing priorities and altering their plans for 2022. Here are some trends NCR is watching as move into 2022. Tackle the Labor Shortage with Hiring Incentives. It isn’t unemployment benefits giving employees pause: it’s underappreciation. Gluten-free buns, please.

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JBF Survey: Chefs Optimistic Despite Challenges

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Chefs are expressing optimism and anticipate a return to “normal,” according to the 2022 James Beard Foundation Fall Industry Survey. Rising labor costs, the inability to find staff to hire, and rising non-food costs (utilities, containers, furniture, etc.) Why do you feel restaurant owners are optimistic for 2023?

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Here Comes the Holiday Party: Seven Dos and Don’ts for Rewarding Restaurant Staffers

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A recent Toast survey found that one in three restaurants had a difficult time hiring in 2022, so restaurants need to bring their “A game” to show all employees appreciation for the fantastic effort they gave between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Do show gratitude in a personal way. Make them feel special.

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Turning Restaurant Staffing Challenges Into Opportunities

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Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing. This can include asking for recommendations or referrals for new hires, as well as checking in on the morale and mental health of the team.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

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Guest Experience : As we continue to see staff shortages and high turnover rates in the post-pandemic era, the food and beverage industry will have to focus efforts and resources on creative staff training as well as the fast and effective onboarding of new employees to guarantee a satisfactory guest experience.

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