FSR June 2023

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From spaghetti and risotto to gnocchi and gelato, Italian food is the most pop ular cuisine worldwide according to a recent study by Picky Eater , which ana lyzed Instagram hashtags in 50 of the most-visited cities. Japanese food is the second most beloved type of cuisine; as of 2023, each has been tagged more than 20 million times on the photo-sharing site. Pizza is reported to be the most favored meal mentioned by users, followed by bar becue, brunch, sushi, seafood, and steak—all of which have rightly earned the title of being “Instagrammable.” Yet, the top most common types of restaurants found in the most-visited cities were Chinese, Italian, and Indian restaurants. Penne for your thoughts?

At this point, all restaurant operators know a posi tive employee experience is paramount to retaining sta , attracting new team members, and running an operation e ciently. But what are the drivers of talent turnover for frontline workers? According to a 2023 restaurant consumer trends report from InMoment , top talent is driven away by the following: DRIVING IN REVERSE 1 2 3 4 PROGRESSION—LACK OF GROWTH AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES POOR MANAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT LACK OF INCENTIVES (BEYOND SALARY) POOR CULTURE/WORK PLACE ENVIRONMENT

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