Abstract This paper describes people working in six locations: a supermarket, a "fast-food" restaurant, a newsstand, a factory, a car wash, and a pizza parlor. The author illustrates a family-owned pizza parlor, centered around a large open pizza oven, where the manger and chef arrive at work very early in the morning; the atmosphere is busy and cheerful, with waiters calling in orders to the chef, who is continually busy making pizza bases and piling on an array of toppings. In the supermarket, the employees most seen by the public are the employees who work at the register; their day is a continual routine, with one customer after another, and then stolen moments of gossip and chatting between the onslaught of products to be rung up.
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Supermarket
Fast-Food Restaurant
Newsstand
Factory
Car Wash
Pizza Parlor
From the Paper "People working in the fast-food industry by necessity have a sunny disposition and project themselves as healthy and energetic individuals. An imperative is evident cleanliness in their attire and personal hygiene, especially ensuring that their hands are perfectly clean if food is handled. While preparing fast-food dishes requires pre-determined culinary skills, employees are also attentive to maintaining a strict code of cleanliness throughout the process from preparation to delivery of end product."
Abstract The financial rewards and the personal satisfaction associated with having one's own business can be considerable. When the business is one with a high level of social interaction, such as a restaurant, there are personal rewards that move beyond the financial satisfaction that may result. The paper explains that a successful restaurant becomes a part of the community that it serves and can become a focal point of that community. This makes the restaurant business very different from other types of businesses and adds to the personal satisfaction that the owner receives. The paper shows, however, that restaurants also have traditionally low operating margins and are one of the riskier businesses that can be developed. This research examines the issues associated with running a seasonal restaurant in Ocean City, Maryland and the important considerations that such restaurateurs needs to take into account.
From the Paper "Over the years, there have been two trends among restaurants in the area which indicate that the region's appeal as a resort might be shifting. The first of these trends is toward remaining open year-round. Numerous restaurants (including those that specialize in the highly seasonal fish market) remain open throughout the year. Even those that close for some period of time are likely to close from January through March, or November through March, where they would remain closed for eight months 20 and 30 years ago. This shift indicates that the area is becoming more popular as a year-round destination, at least for diners, and that the local region is able to provide enough customers to support the businesses year-round."
Tags: boardwalk, stakeholder, advertising, menu, chef
Abstract Looking at the question of whether or not it is wise to admit Argentina into NAFTA, then, depends largely on what side of the coin one likes to look at. On an economic basis, there is some compelling logic that makes such a deal attractive. On a practical level, however, there are problems with the implementation of the NAFTA agreement. Bringing more countries into the foray simply adds more chefs to an already crowded kitchen. In the end, the proper course of action largely depends on the ultimate objectives of the agreement. If NAFTA is a stepping stone to increased multilateral trade consistent with the provisions of the WTO, then we should applaud the entry of Argentina into the mix. If, however, NAFTA is a move towards increased regionalization at the expense of broad multilateral trade, then it should be dissuaded.
Abstract This paper will argue that the formative years of banking in Canada were critical in establishing the unusually high influence and authority of chartered banks in this country. By making brief comparisons and contrasts with the English and American banking systems, the uniqueness of the Canadian situation will be revealed. In the final analysis, it will be clear that when the federal government was to play an active role in the economy, the chartered banking system needed an overhaul. By the time of the Great Depression, there were simply too many chefs in the country's economic kitchen. With each of them struggling for power, it was impossible to create coherent policy and economic unity.
Abstract This paper proposes a business plan for a new restaurant that is to be opened in New York City and modeled on the creation of a restaurant in the U.K. television program, "Fifteen". The restaurant is to be called "Home Grown," and the plan entails the setting up of "Home Grown" in time for the peak holiday season of Christmas 2004. The paper describes the history of the organization sponsoring the restaurant, discusses the needs of the project, identifies stakeholders in the project, and presents an analysis of the project itself.
From the Paper "Prior to actual commencement of this new project, the network needs to ensure that all the objectives behind the intricate task of setting up a restaurant are adequately investigated. The project is a combination of a television show and a real life restaurant setup. For the purpose of this report, only the needs of setting up the restaurant have been investigated and analyzed. It is assumed that the network will provide only the necessary support and will not impact the head chef and planners? decision-making."
This paper proposes a direct marketing campaign for the Maytag Corporation, marketing home appliances under household the brand names Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Hoover, and Jade.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 33.95
Abstract This paper explains that, although Maytag is one of America's "Most Admired Companies," the company has been weathering some rough times, largely due to a fiercely competitive, mature market, and is now undergoing major restructuring. The author points out that Maytag may be losing an opportunity to build an ongoing relationship with its existing and prospective customers because, instead of using an umbrella direct marketing campaign to communicate the benefits of all the Maytag-owned brands, each brand is conducting its own campaigns. The paper relates the benefits of umbrella direct marketing; it (1) helps establish the link between its brands, (2) leverages Maytag long standing equity for the reliability and dependability of its products, (3) supports, not contradicts, the individual brands' positioning in conventional media, (4) procures a higher share of the customer wallet or home by cross-selling its various product offerings, and (5) entices customers into wanting to purchase products that "make their lives easier" before existing appliances wear out.
From the Paper "The Maytag Direct Marketing effort would naturally have to start with building and profiling a data base of its existing and prospective customers. While the latter could be done through buying ready data bases that match Maytag's customer profiles, a good starting point for the former may be Maytag Stores and other retail outlets. The Maytag Stores especially would be an ideal source since they act as an innovation showcase for the company; are independently owned and operated; and offer a "try before you buy" approach. The incentive for customers to opt-in for Maytag's mailings could be a monthly newsletter on "Making Life Easier at Home." Not only will such a newsletter be in line with Maytag's overall business strategy, it is likely to be of high interest to all home owners and makers since they are constantly on the look out for tips on how to create an efficient and pleasant home environment."
Abstract This paper takes a look at the restaurant industry in Australia and the international food trends for the year 2008. The author looks at how staple foods of Australia such as beef has gone beyond the typical cuts and is now available in more choices such as wagyu cattle. The author also explores how and why top grade Spanish hams are now listed on many entree menus in Australia - clearly an indication of Spanish influence. In addition to analyzing why the consumption of chicken is increasing in Australia more so now than ever, the paper also analyzes the increased interest in Asian cuisine, noting that as Australians become more health conscious, Asian takeaway becomes a more viable option than fast food. All of these influences also result in a new trend of fusion food with which chefs in Australia are experimenting.
From the Paper "The food service industry is traditionally defined as the sale of drinks and food for immediate consumption by the consumer. These can either be consumed on the premises that they were purchased from, or in eating areas that are designated and shared with other food service operators. This industry also includes takeaways transactions that are freshly prepared for immediate consumer consumption. The Australian food service industry is growing."
Tags: food industry, trends influences, international cuisine
