INDUSTRY UPDATE – Week of 11/8/21

STAFFING – RECRUITMENT

• Some employers who hiked wages say they’re not suffering from staff shortages. 
• Restaurant owners navigate a labor pool in which workers hold the power

SOURCE: https://mibiz.com/sections/food-agribusiness/restaurant-and-bar-owners-navigate-a-labor-pool-in-which-workers-now-hold-the-bargaining-power

IMPROVE EFFICIENCY

• How to improve efficiency in front and back of the house

SOURCE: https://backofhouse.io/stories/improve-restaurant-efficiency

SHORTAGE OF TAKEOUT SUPPLIES

• Supply chain problems affecting straws, iced coffee cups and takeout containers 

SOURCE: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/06/restaurants-face-new-challenge-a-shortage-of-take-out-containers-and-coffee-cups-.html

CONSUMER BEHAVIOR

• Incorporating name brand items on menu can add fresh appeal, attract first time diners

SOURCE: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/food/boost-menu-appeal-attract-diners-fresh-flavors-name-brand-snacks

TRENDS FOR 2022

Good News: 2022 is The Year of the Climb

SOURCE: https://www.technomic.com/press-release/2022-year-climb

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