> But watch out for technology and automation...that is the part of the equation that has been "solving" the labor problem for some time now... Brings to mind

> But watch out for technology and automation...that is the part of the equation that has been "solving" the labor problem for some time now... Brings to mind the growing prevalance of self serve kiosk for placing an order that so many fast food restaurants have now. Removing the need for the cashier all together. That and self checkout at a lot of big chain retail stores. I don't think the business concern is necessarily with making a profit, but making 1% more profit than not.