Rising labor costs are a challenge for every operator, regardless of segment. Here are four trends affecting workforce management restaurants should pay attention to.
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The Bottom Line: The chain continued to be a juggernaut last quarter, with strong sales and traffic growth, despite frequent social media complaints about shrinkflation or other challenges.
Reality Check: Old-guard chains are finding the alternative operations to be persistently effective side hustles.
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