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MANAGE LABOR CHALLENGES AND SUPPLY SHORTAGES WITH TECHNOLOGY

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In their 2022 Global Restaurant Trends Forecast , Technomic predicts that “2022 is all about labor, supply disruption, and inflation.” According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report, eight in 10 operators say that labor costs are higher and will likely continue to rise in 2022.

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2022 Reflections: The Year That Was for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. The restaurant industry once again proved its resilience in 2022 as it dealt with ongoing obstacles like inflation, supply chain, labor shortages and more. Here are some of their insights.

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2022: A Year of Transition for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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2023 Restaurant Technology Trends: Consolidation, Experience, and Fees

Modern Restaurant Management

Closures, supply chain problems, labor shortages, technology, and inflation are just a few of the challenges operators have faced in recent years. I see a few things on the horizon as part of the ongoing evolution of the relationship between restaurants and technology. The worst of the labor problem is beginning to ease.

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Restaurant Workers Can’t Be Replaced by Technology — But They Can Be Recruited

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Much like technology has improved consumer engagement with restaurants through digital channels, it must also be utilized to support employee engagement. Let's break down the various steps where restaurant technology can dramatically improve would-be employees' experience. How to Attract the right people for your culture. Make It Easy.

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Hungry for Growth: The Restaurant Industry in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

Some have even developed lucrative new business models that they will continue to apply and scale in 2022. A survey by RTi Research found that of the 30 percent of consumers who used contactless payment for the first time during the pandemic, 70 percent reported they plan to continue using this technology. Staffing Shortages Continue.

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Upgrading Restaurant Technology in 2022

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4 Ways to Upgrade Your Restaurant Technology in 2022. Whether it be an upgrade or adding new to your business, here are four major restaurant technologies you should consider in the new year. Offer convenience and reach a larger audience by simply upgrading your technologies. Cloud Storage Loyalty.

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