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The restaurant labor market in 6 key statistics. Turnover has fallen in H1 2024, while unemployment and total jobs in restaurants remained steady, indicating a return to pre-pandemic labor market dynamics. Updated Nov. 4, 2024. Labor and Policy.
The top restaurant trends in 2024
May 6, 2024 · From automation to sustainability, these are the most compelling global trends shaping the food and beverage industry in 2024. Restaurant owners entered 2024 feeling optimistic, according to data from the Square 2024 Future of Restaurants report. The industry has embraced technology solutions to tackle staffing, process, and efficiency challenges.
Red Lobster brings back old favorites, new items in menu remake
21 hours ago · Dive Brief: Red Lobster added seven menu items to its 545 restaurants nationwide and revived a number of old favorites, the company said Tuesday in a press release.; The revamped menu includes classics such as popcorn shrimp and hush puppies, as well as a Create your Own Ultimate Feast, which allows guests to mix …
Restaurant trend outlook for 2024
Published Jan. 31, 2024. By Restaurant Dive staff. lechatnoir via Getty Images. As the restaurant industry settles into 2024, operators are deploying new strategies to overcome persistent business challenges. To offset sluggish traffic and diner concerns about rising prices, restaurants are developing new value menu offerings that boost visits ...
7 restaurant industry trends to watch in 2024
Jan 10, 2024 · Restaurant prices hikes are expected to soften in 2024 compared to the low double-digit increases of 2023, which have pushed diners to their limit, experts said. Lynne Collier, restaurant analyst at Water Tower Research, expects pricing to range between 3% and 5% this year given that commodity and labor costs have dropped.
7 restaurant trends that will define 2022
Jan 4, 2022 · Unprecedented labor and supply chain pressure will drive most of the restaurant trends that will define 2022, analysts say. This instability will push operators to trim costs by shortening menus and invest in labor-saving technology in order to free up cash for wage increases. “Where menus are relatively simple and include fewer options, the ...
Restaurant Marketing News | Restaurant Dive
Oct 29, 2024 · The slider chain is looking to encourage specific consumer behaviors, like late-night visits or trialing new menu items, with “quests” across three loyalty levels. The latest marketing news, trends, and innovations in the restaurant industry. Articles cover marketing technology, loyalty programs, personalization, ad targeting, and more.
Restaurant Technology News | Restaurant Dive
Nov 1, 2024 · A new rewards structure is expected to drive traffic and spending, and give the chain access to valuable first-party data. By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 26, 2024. More stories. The latest news and trends in technology in the restaurant industry. From AI to mobile apps and loyalty, Restaurant Dive covers all you need to know.
How restaurants are bringing tech to the table in 2021
Jan 28, 2021 · Restaurant experts and operators agree that amid fluctuating COVID-19 spread, which in turn seesaws dining room restrictions and consumer comfort level with eating indoors, it’s difficult to predict. But it’s clear that technology will transform traditional aspects of the full-service dining room in 2021 and beyond to cater to new diner ...
The top restaurant trends in 2021
Sep 13, 2021 · Contactless ordering and payment options, such as touchless payments and digital and QR-code menus, will become more mainstream. About three-quarters of restaurateurs (76%) plan on offering contactless tech in 2021, including contactless on-site payment. Jeff Krupman, owner of San Francisco’s PizzaHacker, captures the benefits for businesses ...