2. Catering Food Service Development Quiz

What is the population group that represents the primary potential customer group known as?

• Labor Pool

• Competition

• Community

• Customer

What is the main factor affecting the success of a new catering operation in the community?

• Economic health

• Population growth

• Strong presence of charitable organizations

• Availability of funds

What is the primary determinant in the decision-making process for most customers when choosing catering services?

• Availability

• Location

• Facilities

• Price

What is the most important community factor affecting the success of a new catering operation?

• Population growth

• Economic health

• Strong presence of charitable organizations

• Availability of funds

What is essential to the success of a catering business in terms of labor?

• Skilled and flexible labor

• Labor with fixed hours

• Cheap labor

• Unskilled labor

What is the main consideration for on-premise catering companies regarding location?

• Guest access and competition location

• Facility size and location

• Parking availability and security

• Transportation routes and parking

What is an integral part of a development proposal for a catering business?

• Competition analysis

• Customer profile

• Market survey information

• Feasibility statement

What requires a thorough analysis of the competition in pricing for catering services?

• Customer profile determination

• Facility selection

• Competitive catering menu pricing

• Labor availability

What is the main factor in determining the customer profile for catering services?

• Home meal replacement demand

• Range of age groups

• Social occasions

• Business occasions

What can create customer interest in the catering market according to the text?

• Reducing menu variety

• Decreasing service quality

• Introduction of new themes and menu ideas

• Lowering prices