Don't Overlook This Labor Demographic

The typical quick-service worker often brings to mind gangly teenagers eagerly earning their first real pocket money. But according to the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) 2016 Restaurant Industry Forecast, the number of teenagers in the restaurant workforce decreased by 4 percent from 2007 to 2014. The decline is projected to continue, and older workers are going to fill the gap. By 2024, restaurant workers over 65 years old are going to increase by 5.1 percent, and workers ages 35