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Restaurants and bars added 10,800 jobs in September

September’s restaurant and bar payroll gain followed a revised increase in August.

OCT 2, 2026 · 4 MIN READ

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Operations & Management

The QSR Labor Crisis in 2026: Wages, Automation, and the Fight for the Future of Fast Food

With quit rates surging past 4.8%, wages under political pressure, and unions organizing at record pace, QSR operators are turning to AI drive-thrus, robotic fryers, and self-order kiosks to survive. Here is where every major chain stands.

MAR 28, 2026 · 9 MIN READ

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People & Culture

Why QSR Employee Retention Programs Keep Failing

QSR turnover exceeds 130% annually. The industry spends billions on recruitment. Most retention programs do not work. The data on what actually does work is clear, but most operators ignore it.

MAR 20, 2026 · 10 MIN READ