TL;DR
Denny's and 7-Eleven franchisees are facing labor shortages due to increased unemployment benefits and COVID-19 health concerns. 7-Eleven's 24-hour schedule and expansion into the quick service restaurant space are exacerbating the issue for its franchise owners.
With increased unemployment benefits and ongoing COVID-19 health concerns, franchise operators are having a hard time finding employees, and it's stunting their pandemic recovery.
7-Eleven’s 24-hour schedule combined with its expansion into the quick service restaurant space leaves franchise owners “feeling the squeeze”
As vaccination rates pick up around the country, the sentiment around eating indoors is more positive than it has been since the pandemic started.
The Manassas, Virginia store is the first to feature two restaurant options: Raise the Roost and Parlor Pizza.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on May 7, 2021. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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