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Why the Shift Experience Is 2022’s Answer to Staff Retention

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From unpredictable schedules to being denied time off, shift workers are frustrated and exhausted. Worldwide, 40 percent of job candidates rank schedule flexibility as one of their top factors in career decisions. Pen-and paper schedules are behind us – or at least you’d think. Reduce Wage Costs.

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Three Simple Ways Restaurants Can Embrace IoT in 2022

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We've highlighted a few key ways you can embrace this growing trend in 2022. With staffing shortages possibly continuing in 2022, this could be taken one step further by allowing customers to choose their order from the table from a tablet or their own smartphone via a QR code. But where can you start? Connected Equipment.

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2022 Restaurant Insurance Update

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According to the National Restaurant Association , the dining industry should generate $899 billion in revenues in 2022. Midway through 2022, COVID-19 is still a problem, albeit nowhere near the size and scope of 2020 and 2021. ” The Takeaway on Restaurant Insurance Trends in 2022. with many having to shut their doors.

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2022 Reflections: The Year That Was for Restaurants

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The restaurant industry once again proved its resilience in 2022 as it dealt with ongoing obstacles like inflation, supply chain, labor shortages and more. Restaurant owners will end 2022 with a sigh of relief after another tough year. "Restaurant "Restaurant owners will end 2022 with a sigh of relief after another tough year.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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To keep up with changing consumer preferences, operators noted that their top areas of investment in 2022 include mobile ordering (54 percent); delivery services (47 percent); technology such as new POS digital signage or other in-store tech (45 percent); and alternative payment methods (37 percent). "Consumers Fast is not fast enough.

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Six Trends to Expect from Back of House in 2022

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Here are six things you can expect to see in back-of-house tech in 2022. An app for things like scheduling, clocking, inventory, and checklists is becoming more popular and giving restaurants a competitive edge in a tight labor market. Expanding the Tech Stack. Move to Mobile. New Focus on Wellness.

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Experts Weigh In: What Are Key Challenges Restaurants Will Face in 2022?

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Modern Restaurant Manaagement (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders to discuss the key challenges they believe restaurants will face in 2022. Restaurants will continue to grapple with labor shortages and supply chain disruptions throughout 2022. Supply chain : Supply chain issues will be a key challenge in 2022.

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