The service industry is clawing for a comeback, and large chains like Taco Bell and IHOP are rolling out the perks as they scramble to hire mmeisenzahl@businessinsider.com (Mary Meisenzahl) Taco Bell, IHOP, and McDonald's are holding hiring events. The economy is reopening after the coronavirus pandemic and there's a "restaurant renaissance" brewing. Some workers may still be reluctant to return. Popular Searches As business picks up and more people become vaccinated , some companies are having trouble finding employees and they're rolling out perks to draw in workers to deal with the job boom. IHOP is looking to hire 10,000 employees in the next few months at 1,600 locations across the US, the company announced. "With the country reopening and states lifting mandates, we see a restaurant renaissance on the horizon, and ensuring our restaurants are staffed and equipped is one of our top priorities," IHOP President Jay Johns said. On May 19, IHOP will host "National Recruiting Day" to fill these rolls.