Identify various types of restaurant menus.

Identification should include menus such as

• fixed
• cyclical
• limited
• table d’hôte and prix fixe
• farm-to-table
• specialized (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, allergy sensitive).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• How can restaurants save money by using market menus as part of their offerings?
• What types of restaurants generally use fixed menus?
• How do cyclical menus add variety to a restaurant's offerings?

Communication

• Why are appearance, layout, and wording important for attracting customers?
• How do visual menus help customers make selections?
• How should area demographics influence menu planning?

Leadership

• Who should oversee menu planning?
• Why are balance and variety important when planning a menu?

Management

• Why must managers be sure that employees are preparing and serving food according to the restaurant's menu?
• Why should management consider the facility, staff, and equipment when planning a menu?