The quick-serve dining sector grew by 4% this year.
The restaurant industry grew by more than 1.7% in 2024, with quick-serve chains adding more jobs than other sectors.
According to the 2024 Restaurant Workforce Report by restaurant team management platform 7shifts, which is based on a survey of more than 900 restaurant managers, 210,300 restaurant jobs were added this year. Fueled by post-2020 habit changes and a young generation of diners, quick-serve dining has grown by 4%, offsetting losses in the full-service sector.
Despite the increase in restaurant jobs added this year, hiring remains a top challenge for managers. Nearly two-thirds (65%) of respondents described the current labor market as “tight” or “very tight.” Recruiting (30%) and retention (27%) are top concerns, with a lack of qualified and committed applicants cited as a significant obstacle.
To attract and retain employees, restaurants are paying more and offering more benefits. 7shifts notes that median base wages have risen 4%, from $13.64 to $14.20 per hour, and total compensation has followed a similar upward trend. Many restaurants are adjusting pay scales and offering additional benefits, including 401(k) plans and improved healthcare, to attract and retain workers. However, 69% of respondents do not offer childcare or mental health support for their employees.
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