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Unions Are Adding Some Heat in the Kitchen for Food & Beverage Employers 

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) reported that for the first six months of fiscal year 2022 (October 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022), labor unions filed 58 percent more representation petitions than they did during the same period a year earlier. The law applies to both union and non-union employees in the private sector.

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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part Three

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BrewLogix sees consumers of craft beverages moving from a “consumption creates the experience” mindset to an “experience creates consumption” mindset. Craft beverage consumers have evolved. They look for experiences that include craft beverages rather than viewing consumption as the end game.

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Self-Ordering Kiosks: One Solution to the Current Labor Shortage

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The food and beverage industry is on a hiring frenzy. With pandemic-related restrictions being eased and dine-in being allowed again, restaurant owners are in need of a lot of staff. In order to meet this massive shortfall, restaurants have had to up the ante on their recruitment drives. million jobs (12 percent) short.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

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Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

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15 Restaurant Metrics to Know and How To Use Them

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Numbers can give us insights into everything from profits and losses to average customer spend to how often employees cycle through. Food cost percentage. Food cost percentage. Employee turnover rate. Labor cost includes all labor-related categories: Employees, both hourly wages and salaries. Prime costs.

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8 Successful Restaurant Concepts & Ideas to Inspire and Guide You

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Fresh: Modern vegan and vegetarian food with an emphasis on whole and natural ingredients. From casual restaurants and coffee shops to fast food chains and new trending restaurant concepts like the virtual restaurant , there's a restaurant concept for every owner and every diner. Fast Food Chains. Menu design.

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

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We will continue to evaluate tech solutions and find what best enhances the Fogo experience for both our guests and employees. In 2023, we can anticipate businesses really focusing in on value and doing what they can to attract and retain both employees and guests. – Barry McGowan, CEO, Fogo de Chão. .

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