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The Restaurant Labor Crunch – Signals Operators Can’t Afford to Ignore

By Sophia Groome
April 15, 2026

The restaurant labor shortage has been a headline for years—but according to Fransmart CEO Dan Rowe, most operators are still approaching it the wrong way.

In a recent appearance on Food Institute’s Food for Thought, Rowe broke down why the labor crunch isn’t going away—and what restaurant brands need to do differently to stay competitive—especially those looking to scale through franchising.

Watch the full interview below.

Originally published at: The Food Institute

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