That consideration is becoming ever more important for industry employers as the pool of potential applicants fails to keep pace with the increasing number of jobs available. For instance, one consultant predicts foodservice employment in Orlando, Fla., will increase by 30,000 jobs in the next five years. Operators need equipment that accommodates their need to train employees and get them on the job as soon as possible.
Technology is on their side.
Operators can explore these and other ideas at the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers Show in New Orleans, Sept. 5 to 7. Eaton suggests that they look at an individual concept's needs, which are most often driven by menu changes and emerging patterns within the industry. By examining them, the true trends of steel emerge. Gourmet coffees, specialty teas, frozen drinks, juice bars and microbrewed beers add up to an increased demand for beverage equipment. The coffee bean infiltrates d cor, too, with coffee-themed tabletops and carryout cups and cartons.