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Restaurant365’s Midyear State of the Restaurant Industry Reveals Increased Focus on Food & Labor Cost Controls

R365’s biannual study shows fewer restaurant operators raising prices as they target employee training to support the bottom and top lines.

Restaurant Job Growth Slowed in June

Even with seasonal hiring underway, the industry saw a modest gain of just 6,500 jobs in June—pointing to increased employee departures.

Restaurant Job Growth Moderated in June

The industry added just 6,500 positions during the month even as seasonal hiring picked up, indicating more employees are leaving their jobs.

The Restaurant Industry Workforce Reached a Record High in May

The May jobs report beat expectations, adding 139,000 U.S. jobs while unemployment held at 4.2%.

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Labour Cost Becomes Main Sector Challenge

Restaurant365's biannual industry survey has uncovered the main issues crippling the sector, including labour costs and price increases.

Restaurant Employee Retention Improving in 2025

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Restaurant Report Reveals Increased Focus on Food, Labor Cost Controls

A new Restaurant365 study finds that rising food and labor costs remain a challenge for restaurant leaders, with staff-related expenses continuing to climb.

Restaurant365’s Midyear State of the Restaurant Industry Reveals Increased Focus on Food & Labor Cost Controls

R365's biannual study shows fewer restaurant operators raising prices as they target employee training to support the bottom and top lines.

Restaurant365’s Midyear State of the Restaurant Industry Reveals Increased Focus on Food & Labor Cost Controls

R365’s biannual study shows fewer restaurant operators raising prices as they target employee training to support the bottom and top lines.

Restaurant Job Growth Slowed in June

Even with seasonal hiring underway, the industry saw a modest gain of just 6,500 jobs in June—pointing to increased employee departures.

Restaurant Job Growth Moderated in June

The industry added just 6,500 positions during the month even as seasonal hiring picked up, indicating more employees are leaving their jobs.

The Restaurant Industry Workforce Reached a Record High in May

The May jobs report beat expectations, adding 139,000 U.S. jobs while unemployment held at 4.2%.

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Overall Inflation Cools in March, But Restaurant Menu Prices Remain Stubbornly High

Even though inflation is cooling, food costs keep rising—forcing restaurants to rethink pricing and operations.

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Joe Hannon, general manager for inventory and purchasing at Restaurant365, said consumers are adjusting to the higher prices seen at food establishments.

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