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More than half the wage earners currently working in the hospitality business are planning to quit by Jan. 1, according to new research.

Restaurant concepts that operated 24 hours a day are having to temper that distinction because they can’t hire enough late-night staff.

A requirement was approved Wednesday by the City Council, and Mayor Eric Garcetti has already signaled his support.

A new survey also indicates that most operators have yet to finalize a plan for dealing with the requirement.

While sales are back up over 2019 levels, even with the latest coronavirus surge, plenty of uncertainties remain about the future, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Labor problems and the delta variant are undercutting sales, while costs soar, the National Restaurant Association found in a survey.

Eating and drinking places accounted for about 2% of violent crimes overall in 2020. The figures reflect 76 murders.

There’s little to no post-pandemic recovery for small operators, with the delta variant creating continued anxiety and uncertainty. And winter is coming.

But operators said in a Golden Gate Restaurant Association survey that the inoculation requirement has created few operational problems.

West Hollywood's requirement will apply to employees as well as guests, and does not accept negative COVID tests as an alternative to vaccines.