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Pandemic Effects on Funding, Growth and People – Plus Predictions for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Predictions show by 2040, the United States will have over six million fewer working-age people than in 2022. In 2022, the average tenure for an employee in food service was about 1.9 More baby boomers than normal retired during the pandemic, and the American workforce is shrinking. In 2013, the average turnover rate was 62.4%.

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Embracing Cultures: Diversifying Menus for Senior Health and Culinary Adventure

Culinary Services Group

By 2040, that number will increase to 22% – around 4x higher than numbers seen at the turn of the 20th century. Staff dietitians can conduct these assessments, work with other food service staff to implement changes based on their findings, and ensure that all safety and nutrition standards are being followed.