Chapter 7

Question 1

When was the first restaurant believed to have been originated?

Answer 1

1765

Question 2

The restaurant industry employs how many millions of people?

Answer 2

13 million

Question 3

As a society we spend __% of our food dollar in restaurants

Answer 3

50%

Question 4

The most popular meal eaten away from home is

Answer 4

Lunch

Question 5

The word restaurant comes from the French word meaning ___ __________

Answer 5

To restore

Question 6

What are the two main types of restaurants?

Answer 6

Independent and chain

Question 7

What three types of service can restaurants be classified by?

Answer 7

Fine dining, casual dining, and quick service

Question 8

What two qualifications does a restaurant have to have to be classified as independent?

Answer 8

It is owned by one or more owners and it is not affiliated with a brand

Question 9

What are the benefits of independent ownership?

Answer 9

Independence, creativity, flexibility

Question 10

What are the possible risks of independent ownership?

Answer 10

Potential for failure and lack of expertise

Question 11

What classifies a restaurant as a chain?

Answer 11

Market, concept, design, food, service, and name

Question 12

Each restaurant offers the same 4 things

Answer 12

Food quality, level of service, atmosphere, and food quality

Question 13

Much of North America’s culinary legacy comes from _________

Answer 13

France

Question 14

What two main events were responsible for North America’s culinary legacy?

Answer 14

French Revolution and Thomas Jefferson

Question 15

Who are the two founders of classical cuisine?

Answer 15

Marie-Antonie Carême and Auguste Escoffier

Question 16

What were Marie-Antoine Carême and Auguste Escoffier known for?

Answer 16

Marie is credited with menu making and Auguste created the five mother sauces

Question 17

What are the potential benefits of franchising?

Answer 17

It’s a proven concept and there’s less potential for failure

Question 18

What are the potential drawbacks of franchising?

Answer 18

High initial investment, construction costs, annual royalty payments, charge for marketing and advertising, and limited flexibility and creativity

Question 19

What are the typical classifications of a fine dining restaurant?

Answer 19

Typically independently owned, often 15 or more entrees, food is almost always made from scratch, may be formal or casual

Question 20

Fine dining restaurants can be classified by what 4 things?

Answer 20

Price, decor/atmosphere, level of formality, and menu

Question 21

What are three examples of fine dining restaurant types?

Answer 21

Upscale steak houses, ethnic restaurants, and celebrity chef-owned restaurants

Question 22

In the US what is the fastest growing segment of ethnic restaurants?

Answer 22

Mexican

Question 23

What are 7 things sustainable restaurants like to conserve or use?

Answer 23

Water, waste, sustainable building materials, sustainable foods, energy, disposables, chemical pollution reduction

Question 24

What are 4 general trends in the restaurant industry?

Answer 24

Changing demographics, alternative outlets, continued diversification, sustainability

Question 25

What are 4 food trends?

Answer 25

Back to basics cooking, healthier alternatives, cultural fusion, evaluating recipes and substituting more flavor