INDUSTRY UPDATE – Week of 10/25/2021
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October 25, 2021STAFFING
- Eating and drinking places saw 29,000 new jobs added in September, according to the Department of Labor’s report released Friday.
- The restaurant industry’s unemployment rate of 7.5% is still well above pre-pandemic levels.
- Higher turnover rates have also hurt the industry’s ability to staff restaurants fully.
SOURCE: cnbc.com
MEAT OR NO MEAT?
- While there is no denying that plant-based foods are having a moment, conventional meat is still a required menu option to appeal to the majority of diners.
SOURCE: greatmenusstarthere.com
TRENDS FOR 2022
Predicting the major food trends of 2022 and keeping up with customer demand is more important now than ever before. So what’s next?
SOURCE: nrn.com
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
- When choosing a limited-service restaurant for an order or a visit, diners are increasingly prioritizing elements that speak to convenience such as speed and accuracy.
SUPPLY CHAIN
- Expect equipment delays continuing into 2022.The current issue is due largely to a lack of drivers.
- Why is it happening?
PRODUCT SHORTAGE
“There isn’t one fault and there’s not one solution.”
Insightful commentary from Wisconsin Restaurant Association President and CEO Kristine Hillmer.