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In the first quarter,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.meltingpotfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=new-york-times-us-economy-shrank-in-first-quarter-but-underlying-measures-were-solid-2718800" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Melting Pot</a> exceeded economic expectations, while the U.S economy was still in recovery.&nbsp; <a href="https://1851franchise.com/meltingpot">Melting Pot</a>’s revenue dipped in January as COVID-19 cases started to rise. However, on Valentine’s Day, the sales rose by over 40% from 2019. The company recognized that sales could be higher if they hired enough people.&nbsp;“We’re not able to meet demand. We need more team members, and we’re struggling with keeping the bench full,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-johnston-4b6b0a4a/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=new-york-times-us-economy-shrank-in-first-quarter-but-underlying-measures-were-solid-2718800" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bob Johnston</a>, Chief Executive Officer.To combat this issue, the Melting Pot has raised wages to attract workers.Read the full article in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/28/business/economy/us-gdp-q1-2022.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=new-york-times-us-economy-shrank-in-first-quarter-but-underlying-measures-were-solid-2718800" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The New York Times</a>.

New York Times: U.S. Economy Shrank in First Quarter, but Underlying Measures Were Solid

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