What Chain and Franchise Restaurant Owners Can Gain from Workforce Education

Employee turnover is widespread in the restaurant industry, marked by an average annual rate of 79.6 percent. According to Black Box Intelligence and Snagajob’s post-pandemic research on the restaurant industry, poor hourly pay and a lack of long-term career growth opportunities are two of the primary factors driving turnover among industry workers. 

For chain and franchise restaurant owners, tackling these issues can be challenging, as owners don’t always have the capability to easily increase pay. They also face competition for frontline workers from a range of retail employers and other service-oriented businesses. Fortunately, one thing that is well within an owner’s control is the ability to provide staff with a path to career advancement. A flexible workforce education program can start workers on that path.

Meeting the Moment through Workforce EducationThe restaurant industry’s low barrier to entry has long fostered a belief that employees are easily replaceable…