A quarter-century ago, there were 56 teenagers in the labor force for every "limited service" restaurant — that is, the kind where you order at the counter.
Today, there are fewer than half as many, which is a reflection both of teenagers' decreasing work force participation and of the explosive growth in restaurants.
But in an industry where cheap labor is an essential component in providing inexpensive food, a shortage of workers is changing the equation upon which fast-food places have long relied. This can be seen in rising wages, in a growth of incentives, and in the sometimes odd situations that business owners find themselves in.
Too many restaurants, not enough teens to work in them.
(Score: 5, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday July 19 2018, @04:54PM (2 children)
What do you think is IN the burgers?
(Score: 4, Funny) by Gaaark on Thursday July 19 2018, @07:02PM
Would you like fries with your Soylent Green?
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(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday July 19 2018, @10:04PM
Duh... I heard that!