Chapter 7 Flashcards
When was the first restaurant believed to have been originated?
1765
The restaurant industry employs how many millions of people?
13 million
As a society we spend __% of our food dollar in restaurants
50%
The most popular meal eaten away from home is
Lunch
The word restaurant comes from the French word meaning ___ __________
To restore
What are the two main types of restaurants?
Independent and chain
What three types of service can restaurants be classified by?
Fine dining, casual dining, and quick service
What two qualifications does a restaurant have to have to be classified as independent?
It is owned by one or more owners and it is not affiliated with a brand
What are the benefits of independent ownership?
Independence, creativity, flexibility
What are the possible risks of independent ownership?
Potential for failure and lack of expertise
What classifies a restaurant as a chain?
Market, concept, design, food, service, and name
Each restaurant offers the same 4 things
Food quality, level of service, atmosphere, and food quality
Much of North America’s culinary legacy comes from _________
France
What two main events were responsible for North America’s culinary legacy?
French Revolution and Thomas Jefferson
Who are the two founders of classical cuisine?
Marie-Antonie Carême and Auguste Escoffier
What were Marie-Antoine Carême and Auguste Escoffier known for?
Marie is credited with menu making and Auguste created the five mother sauces
What are the potential benefits of franchising?
It’s a proven concept and there’s less potential for failure
What are the potential drawbacks of franchising?
High initial investment, construction costs, annual royalty payments, charge for marketing and advertising, and limited flexibility and creativity
What are the typical classifications of a fine dining restaurant?
Typically independently owned, often 15 or more entrees, food is almost always made from scratch, may be formal or casual
Fine dining restaurants can be classified by what 4 things?
Price, decor/atmosphere, level of formality, and menu
What are three examples of fine dining restaurant types?
Upscale steak houses, ethnic restaurants, and celebrity chef-owned restaurants
In the US what is the fastest growing segment of ethnic restaurants?
Mexican
What are 7 things sustainable restaurants like to conserve or use?
Water, waste, sustainable building materials, sustainable foods, energy, disposables, chemical pollution reduction
What are 4 general trends in the restaurant industry?
Changing demographics, alternative outlets, continued diversification, sustainability
