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

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In 2021, Jason Hammel told the New York Times that he raised wages to between $18 and $24 an hour at his iconic Chicago restaurant, Lula Cafe—and it's one reason why he hasn't had much trouble finding employees. As one operator told us: "Employees not wanting to stay on board for very long usually quit within the first month and a half.

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IT’S TIME FOR RESTAURANTS TO PLANT THE SEEDS AND HARVEST THE TALENT

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CAUSE and EFFECT: The effects of a challenge are what keeps us up at night. The effect changes our outcomes, puts stress of the system, forces us to adapt by using a band aid approach, or give up and succumb to the pain that the effect inflicts. Why is this the case? Restaurant waste nips away at profitability – why?

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TECHNOLOGY AND RESTAURANT CULTURE

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So, the question we should be asking is: “Are we controlling technology or is it controlling us?” Many of us are quickly lured away from the statistical data about the impact of technology because it is so integrated into our lives already. What happens to the concept of ‘hospitality’ that pulled us into the business to begin with.

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3 Free Restaurant Templates to Save You Money

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That's why it is always a good idea to use restaurant templates. That's why we've crafted 3 brand new tools exclusively for bar and restaurant managers. Or, if you have a suggestion for a restaurant resource that we can make, drop us a line.

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3 Reasons You Should Add a Delivery-Only Brand To Your Restaurant!

Whether it was building Family Meals, developing To-Go Cocktails or attempting to master the art of Delivery, the past two years taught us as operators to think differently & to constantly look for ways to innovate within our four walls to generate revenue. Why your restaurant should consider adding one? Who is Virtual Dining Concepts?

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The 10 Best Bits of Advice We Heard on Season 1 of the Restaurant Growth Podcast

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It allows you to tell your story of why you get up every day to go and open up your restaurant. Walchef leaves us with a simple reminder: “The opportunity lies in everybody's pocket.”. Why the hell should I come work for you? You're so lucky to work for us.' That smartphone is your media center. And we appreciate that.'

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COOKING – THAT THREAD OF FRIENDSHIP

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Why is this the case with so many of us? This is probably why I have been to so many weddings of those with whom I have worked. This is probably why I receive calls when they earn a promotion or witness the birth of a child and simply want to share it with me. The bond doesn’t weaken over time, it only gets stronger.