“KFC looks to hire 20,000 workers as restaurant industry faces labor crunch”
May 5, 2021
“Fast-food chains typically hire tens of thousands of workers in time for the summer months, which are among the busiest for the sector. This year, the hiring announcements arrive as restaurants report a shortage of willing workers. The labor crunch is felt further up the supply chain as well, putting pressure on ingredients like chickens. Consumers, on the other hand, are returning to eateries, eager to spend their extra cash from government coronavirus stimulus checks as states reopen their economies. KFC, for example, reported 14% U.S. same-store sales growth for the first quarter…”
Its not just the fast food industry. Many businesses are facing labor shortages. If you’re looking for a job at the moment this is a good time to use leverage to get higher pay.