Commercial Operators
Commercial Operators make up how much of the Food and Beverage sector?
80%
Which type of restaurant typically serves quickly prepared, pre-packaged, and often inexpensive food?
Quick service restaurant (Fast Food accepted)
Banqueting pertains to catered food served on-premise, while catering typically refers to food served where?
Off premise
Establishments have a choice to cater to either one or both of these categories of customers
Local/Visitor
Name one of the many Industry Influencers for the Food and Beverage Industry
• Plant-based diets, healthy options
• Sustainable practices
• Evolution of home delivery
• Government influence
• Health and safety
• The power of technology
• Changing venues
Brands, chains, and franchises dominate this type of commercial food operator
Quick service restaurant (I will accept fast food)
What type of restaurant is known for its upscale ambiance, formal dress code, and attentive table service?
Fine Dining
Catering and Banqueting is often coordinated by
Event planners
Name 3 things that effect the profitability of a restaurant
Acceptable Answers:
Type of business/Location/Cost control, and profit margin/Sales and marketing strategies/Human resources management
What certificate do most front of house staff need to have to work in a restaurant in BC?
Serving it Right
These type of restaurants include: fine dining, family/casual, ethnic, and upscale casual
Full service restaurant
What type of restaurant combines the relaxed atmosphere of casual dining with higher-quality food and service?
Upscale restaurant
Issues of food handling and this with large groups is a challenge faced by the catering industry
Food Safety
Name 3 ways in which location can influence profitability
-Amount of foot and vehicle traffic
-Proximity to competing businesses
-Visibility to patrons
-Accessibility
-Presence (or absence) of desired patrons
Comfortable venue to “hang out” with comfortable seating, grab and go F&B options, WiFi, and a relaxed atmosphere is referred to by this "technical name"
The Third Space
This makes up just 3.5% of the Food and Beverage sector
Alcohol and Cannabis
In what kind of restaurant can you experience authentic foods from countries around the world?
Ethnic Restaurant
Non-commercial food services make up this percentage of the Food and Beverage Industry
20%
What are the 3 key operating (prime) expenses of a restaurant?
Food
Beverage
Labour
A restaurant in an interesting location, with strong word-of-mouth promotion that operates for a limited amount of time is know as
Pop-up Restaurant
Most pubs, nightclubs, and cabarets hold this type of license.
Liquor Primary
Which type of restaurant is often characterized by a relaxed atmosphere, a diverse menu, and moderate prices?
Family/Casual
While not generally viewed as part of the food and beverage sector, these automated food dispensers are prevalent in our society.
Vending Machine
Name 3 costs associated with running a restaurant other than food, beverage, and labour.
-Property rental
-Utilities
-Maintenance costs
-Advertising
-Legal fees
-Insurance
Property and business taxes, nonsmoking bylaws, zoning and bylaw restrictions and operating hours restrictions are all the responsibility of which government branch?
Municipal