
The Great Labor Shortage - 6 Perspectives on Finding, Hiring, & Retaining Employees
We’re calling this the “Labor Shortage” issue of the Franchise Marketing Leadership Report.
Modern Restaurant Management is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2018. 151 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Restaurants need to be prepared for food recalls, which have increased in scale due to complex international supply chains [[2026-10-29 Food Recalls Have Changed Is Your Restaurant Prepared (87a78d)]]. * ArrowStream forecasts a 42.2% rise in chicken wing prices in 2027, and commodity food costs are expected to increase by 21% for wing-focused concepts [[2026-10-28 Restaurant Operators Should Plan for Higher Prices in 2027 (2ef452)]]. * Restaurant operators flagged by Yelp for gaming online reviews saw a 13.56 percent loss in foot traffic, according to research from George Mason University [[2026-10-27 Customer Trust Is a Long-Term Asset (1c0f0f)]]. * Restaurants can protect service quality during the holiday rush by preparing and paying attention to detail, with 46% of American diners prioritizing order and billing accuracy and 82% valuing personal attention [[2026-10-26 Four Ways Restaurants Can Protect Service Quality During the Holiday Rush (dc6b43)]]. * Restaurant operators should prepare for year-end close in October to avoid costly corrections, by reviewing inventory counts, vendor statements, and financials [[2026-10-22 The Year-End Close Starts in October (29484a)]]. * Restaurants in the US are facing financial challenges due to rising costs and supply-chain disruptions, leading to menu price increases, with 68% of operators raising prices in the past 12 months [[2026-10-21 Financial Pressures Force Restaurants to Reshape (29df60)]]. * Digital signage has emerged as a must-have modernization tool for restaurants, helping to improve customer experiences and extend the value of corporate marketing efforts [[2026-10-15 The Hidden Ways Digital Signage Helps Modernize Restaurant Operations (0a3cca)]]. * Revenue Management Solutions finds that 48% of high-income households are spending more at restaurants, while households earning under $50,000 are pulling back on casual dining and coffee runs [[2026-10-14 How the Income Divide Is Shaping Restaurant Traffic and Guest Spend (4de157)]].

We’re calling this the “Labor Shortage” issue of the Franchise Marketing Leadership Report.

Restaurants should keep their technology up-to-date to maintain a solid reputation and keep the kitchen staff on their best game.

ADA website litigation increased 181% in 2018, with businesses sued for allegedly inaccessible websites to individuals with disabilities.

Third-party delivery apps and restaurants have a complex relationship, with apps driving growth but also creating challenges for restaurants.

According to an article on Modern Restaurant Management , “ 2019 is set to be the year of mobile restaurant tech.

Modern Restaurant Management magazine's top 10 reads of 2018 reflect key issues impacting the restaurant industry, including online ordering services and marketing ideas.

Dark kitchens, or kitchens that only exist within a mobile delivery app, are becoming increasingly popular in the restaurant industry.