In this episode of ChatGTM by Inc Tank GTM, I sit down with Audrey Hogan from TimeForge to dive into the pressing issues facing restaurant management today. Audrey shares her insights on the top three challenges: labor costs, recruiting and retention, and the critical need for workforce policy improvements. We explore the findings from the 2025 Restaurant Industry Priority Report, revealing a surprising industry-wide focus on workforce issues. Audrey and I discuss the importance of career pathing and marketing the restaurant industry as an attractive career choice. We also touch on the evolving expectations of hourly workers, including the growing demand for earned wage access. Tune in to discover how these insights can revolutionize restaurant tech and go-to-market strategies.