Explain the importance of product mix and average check.
Explanation should include
- profitability
- product availability
- market pricing
- customer desires
- suggestive selling
- specials
- beverage sales.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What is average check?
- What is product mix?
- What is profit? What is its source?
Communication
- What systems are available for tracking sales?
Leadership
- What needs to be analyzed when considering product mix?
- Why is cost averaging on a menu selection important to net profit?
Management
- How often should menu pricing be reviewed?
- How does menu analysis affect management decisions?