After the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many restaurants in the U.S. have been able to find enough staff to fill all open positions. According to the source, 21 percent of restauranteurs reported that workers higher expectation for competitive wages was a reason for the labor shortage.
Leading reasons for restaurant labor shortages according to restauranteurs in the United States in 2022
full service restaurant owners, presidents, and area/general managers
Supplementary notes
Data collected by the source across all 50 states with an added focus on six key cities: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and Miami.
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