Bell ringer - journal What is one of your favorite restaurants? How much does it cost on average for one person to eat there? Why is it your favorite restaurant? What are some of the employee positions they hire for? How long does your dining experience take there? What kind of food do they serve? What is the atmosphere or décor of the inside of the restaurant like?

OBJECTIVES Overview of foodservice industry. Define the two segments of the foodservice industry. What types of businesses make up the hospitality industry? Understand the different types of restaurants, and how they are classified. Current trends in Restaurant Industry

Restaurant & foodservice industry Annual sales over $550 billion dollars! More than 945,000 restaurant & food service operators. The industry employs more than 13 million people (9% of workforce). 14.8 Million jobs by 2019 Plenty of Opportunities

Restaurant & foodservice industry 57% of managers are women. 25% of eating-drinking establishments are owned by women. 15% by Asians 8% by Hispanics 4% by African Americans Plenty of Diversity

foodservice industry People eat out for enjoyment and entertainment. It is a service industry!!! You provide service to your customers. Must like people! Divided into two major segments Commercial Noncommercial

NONCOMMERICAL 20% of food service industry Prepares and serves food in support of another main function or purpose. Examples Cafeteria at a school The military Business & industry cafeteria Health care facilities Clubs

Commercial Makes up 80% of foodservice industry. Examples: Restaurants Catering Menu chosen by the host of an event Generally food prepared at one location, & delivered to the guest’s location Retail Offer prepared meals that can be eaten in the store, or taken home. Central Market, Eatzi’s http://eatzis.com/ Stadium Anything from peanuts to luxury dining. Airline & Cruise Ships Cruise ships offer dining 24/7, casual dining to buffets Airlines often offer small snacks, or meals on longer flights.

Restaurants Others: Four Main Types: Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) – “Fast Food” Quick Casual Casual Dining Fine Dining Others: Theme Restaurants Buffet Cafeteria style

Theme Restaurants The concept of the restaurant takes priority over everything else, influencing the architecture, food, music, and overall 'feel' of the restaurant. The food usually takes a backseat to the presentation of the theme These restaurants often attract customers solely on the premise of the theme itself.

Rainforest Cafe restaurant is designed to depict some features of a rainforest, including plant growth, mist, waterfalls, and animatronics figures of rainforest animals, including elephants, frogs, gorillas, jaguars, and tigers.

Quick Service Restaurant Quick Casual Restaurant restaurant segments Quick Service Restaurant Also known as fast food Select items and pay before eating Food consumed on site, taken out, or delivered Minimal service, other than interaction with cashier Lower quality food, quickly prepared Typically has a “drive-thru” Approx. $3-$8 per person Quick Casual Restaurant No full table service, pay before eating Still quick food preparation, but Higher quality food than fast food Higher quality atmosphere than fast food Between fast food & casual dining Approx. $8-$12 per person

Casual Dining Restaurant Fine Dining Restaurant Restaurant segments Casual Dining Restaurant Moderately priced food in a casual atmosphere Typically provides table service, servers/waiters Between quick casual & fine dining Often has a full bar Frequently part of a large chain of restaurants. Approx. $12-$25 per person Fine Dining Restaurant Full service restaurants Décor features high quality materials Highly trained wait staff, often in formal attire Generally less locations than a casual dining restaurant Rules for diners, such as dress code Over $25+ per person

What type is it?

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse FINE DINING RESTAURANT

What type is it?

QUICK CASUAL RESTAURANT PEI WEI ASIAN DINER QUICK CASUAL RESTAURANT

WHAT TYPE IS IT?

QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS (Fast Food) THEY ARE ALL….. QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS (Fast Food)

WHAT TYPE IS IT?

FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT Olive garden FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT

TRENDS IN RESTAURANTS Hottest food & dining trends Blending cuisines from different cultures Food Trucks Social Media Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Urbanspoon Healthier Foods on the menu Healthy kids meals Gluten free menus Smaller portions, half portions, lower priced Locally sourced food Burgers are back!!! Twists on a classic http://rodeogoat.com/

Ticket out the door Use the information learned today about classifying types of restaurants, to determine what type of restaurant your favorite restaurant from the bell ringer is. Write in your journal what type of restaurant it is (which segment), and give supporting facts to justify your decision.

foodservice industry Divided into two major segments 1. Examples: 2.

Restaurants Four Main Types: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Quick Service Restaurant Quick Casual Restaurant restaurant segments Quick Service Restaurant Quick Casual Restaurant

Casual Dining Restaurant Fine Dining Restaurant Restaurant segments Casual Dining Restaurant Fine Dining Restaurant