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Discussion Questions:
1. Discuss the history of the food and beverage industry.
2. Describe the different types of restaurants which are 1. Family or Commercial Restaurants, 2. Coffee Shops, 3. Cafeterias, 4. Gourmet Restaurants, 5. Ethnic Restaurants, 6. Fast-food Restaurants, 7. Deli Shops, 8. Buffet Restaurants and 9. Transportation Restaurants.
3. Explain the advantages of franchising in the restaurant industry.
4. How is restaurant profitability determined?
5. Clarify the importance of a restaurant's food cost percentage.
6. Explain the meaning and importance of gross profit.
7. What is breakeven point? How is it determined?
8. Describe the role of the menu in a restaurant's success.
9. Describe how meals are prepared in a flight kitchen.
10. Discuss the functions of airplane galleys.
11. Cite the story behind the establishment of the first airline flight kitchen.
12. Analyze the present trends in flight kitchens.
13. Explain how restaurants are promoted.
14. Differentiate airline catering different from restaurant catering.
Chapter Activity:
Evaluate a particular restaurant. List down its weaknesses. Decide on what actions you would take to overcome its weaknesses.