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Fast Food Workers

Outlook

Employment for combined food preparation and serving workers (including those in the fast food industry) should increase faster than the average for all occupations through 2028, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Americans are constantly on the move and will continue to eat at fast food restaurants to save time and money. Job opportunities for all types of food and beverage workers are expected to be plentiful in the coming years. Job turnover is high in the fast food business, and most openings will result from a need to replace workers who have left the field for other professions.

It is relatively easy to land an entry-level job. Submitting an application and keeping in touch with managers for openings can lead to the beginning of a successful career in the fast food industry. Owning a franchise is a popular business venture, but one that demands the recruitment and promotion of reliable, capable staff. Knowledge of the business from the bottom up is a definite advantage for franchise owners.