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Restaurants Beat Labor Crisis with Daring New Wage Structure

Cheetah

Dining rooms are reopening and with the promise of return to normalcy just a few days away, the unprecedented staffing shortage is dampening the hope of economic recovery. Few establishments are now considering raising wages, offering employee benefits or improving the working conditions. But it’s going to take more than a few.

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August Restaurant Performance: Could It Be the Turning Point? 

Black Box Intelligence

After several challenging months, signs of recovery are beginning to appear. Our expectation has always been for a stronger Q4 relative to Q3, and the latest data shows that the recovery may start earlier than expected. Since COVID, restaurants have had a difficult time maintaining adequate employee levels. Comp Sales -3.6%

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MRM Research Roundup: To-Go Trends, State of the Plate, and Black Market Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

Signs of Restaurant Recovery The restaurant industry showed promising signs of recovery in March 2025, as large-chain restaurant transactions saw notable improvement, according to Circana, LLC. The report explores the forces shaping guest loyalty in 2025. AI in restaurants is no longer an experiment but an essential tool.