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Industry Report: Restaurants face staffing challenges, old and new in 2023

In the restaurant business, the only constant is change. But what separates successful restaurants from the rest are the ones that can best adapt. We surveyed more than 1,000 restaurant operators across North America to find out what their challenges are—and what they’re doing to adapt.

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Industry Report: Restaurants face staffing challenges, old and new in 2023

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Restaurant jobs grew by 15K in August

The restaurant industry continues to display its resilience as it steadily adds more jobs month after month.

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Just Launched: 7shifts Tip Payouts!

For many in the hospitality industry, tipping is an integral part of their restaurant’s culture. We created Tip Payouts because we felt there should be an easier, faster way to pay out hard-earned tips.

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No-Shows in Showbiz: How 7shifts Made Scheduling Easier for This LA Restaurant

Hugo’s opened when bookkeeping was done in physical books. Pen and paper was the way—and some of the operations and policies “had to be updated to the 20th century, not even just the 21st”.

Operations

[Guide] How to Implement Digital Tip Payouts at your Restaurant

So, you’ve decided to implement a digital tip payout solution in your business—congratulations! Now it’s time to get your team on board.

Podcast

The Keys to Restaurant Longevity with Lula Cafe’s Jason Hammel

Jason Hammel opened Lula Cafe in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood back in 1999. He joined us on the Pre-Shift Podcast to chat about the keys to Lula Cafe’s longevity, how they changed after the pandemic, and how the industry has changed since they opened 24 years ago.

Operations

Compare: Digital Tip Payouts vs. Cash Tip Payouts in Restaurants

Restaurant transactions have been moving away from cash and towards electronic forms of payment for years—and that’s extending to tips now too.

Podcast

How Kwini Reed Makes Intentional Restaurants at Poppy + Rose and Poppy & Seed

Kwini Reed fell into the restaurant industry by accident. She now co-owns Poppy + Rose, Poppy & Seed, and Root of All Food, an LA-based catering company. She joined us on The Pre-Shift Podcast to discuss her philosophy on managing a team, including how she coaches managers.

Podcast

QUESO: Non-Cheesy Values at Condado Tacos

Joe Kahn opened the first Condado Tacos in 2014. And the driving principle behind it was to be the type of place he would work at forever given the opportunity. He joined us on The Pre-Shift Podcast, along with Chris Artinian, President and CEO.

Operations

How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

Coffee shops can be so much more than a place to grab a cup of joe and a croissant. They are places where friends and family gather, where ideas are formed and spread, and where important work gets done.

Make the Switch: Your first 3 months of 7shifts Payroll are on us

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Industry Report: Restaurants face staffing challenges, old and new in 2023

Create staff schedules right the first time

7shifts Editorial Guidelines & Policy

All the templates you need to get the job done.

Industry Report: Restaurants face staffing challenges, old and new in 2023

Restaurant jobs grew by 15K in August

Just Launched: 7shifts Tip Payouts!

No-Shows in Showbiz: How 7shifts Made Scheduling Easier for This LA Restaurant

[Guide] How to Implement Digital Tip Payouts at your Restaurant

The Keys to Restaurant Longevity with Lula Cafe’s Jason Hammel

Compare: Digital Tip Payouts vs. Cash Tip Payouts in Restaurants

How Kwini Reed Makes Intentional Restaurants at Poppy + Rose and Poppy & Seed

QUESO: Non-Cheesy Values at Condado Tacos

How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide