--- layout: default_v3 language: default permalink: food-service/food-service-industry.html i18n_link: 3478 updated: 2021-04-12 #--- article key-values ---# collection: default_topiccluster t_keyword: Food Service Industry tags: foodservice industry, food, service, restaurant management, business management, food safety, zip haccp type: supporting page_id: 3478 hreflang_id: 3478 parent_id: 3440 date_published: 2021-04-12 date_modified: 2021-04-12 #--- javascript schema ---# javascript_schema: - script: jquery_3_2_0_min - script: bootstrap_min - script: article_infinite_scroll - script: article_mix_infinitescroll - script: article_mix - script: article_mix_faq - script: article_mix_toc #--- section schema ---# section_schema: - section: nav-main_menu - section: article_body_v2 - section: footer - section: schedule_demo_cta #--- page key-values ---# meta_tags: t_meta_title: Segments and Sectors of the Food Service Industry t_meta_description: The food service industry has many different sectors. Each area of operation varies in size, style, location, and the market they are catering to. t_meta_abstract: The food service industry has many different sectors. Each area of operation varies in size, style, location, and the market they are catering to. i_meta_image: article_body: json-ld_article: v_date_published: 2021-04-12 v_date_modified: 2021-04-12 author: p_author_id: 153 t_author: Cynthia Vespia p_author_url: cynthia-vespia.html i_author: 153.png t_author_description: Cynthia Vespia is a content writer/copywriter helping brands connect with their customers through top quality content. She's also a published fantasy author giving villains a purpose and heroes a hard time. p_author_facebook: //www.facebook.com/HubWorksApp p_author_twitter: https://twitter.com/HubworksApp p_author_linkedin: p_author_instagram: feature_snippet: p_type: text t_title: t_description: content: heading: t_title: Segments and Sectors of the Food Service Industry t_description: The food service industry has many different sectors. Each area of operation varies in size, style, location, and the market they are catering to. image: i_image: segments-and-sectors-of-the-food-service-industry-1617911827-1909.png t_image_description: restaurants food food beverage long term new york financial services v_image_attribution: //pixabay.com/photos/pizza-boxes-boxes-pizza-service-358029/ v_image_license: Creative Commons Zero v_video: paragraphs: - t_headline: Different Segments of the Food Service Industry t_text: According to the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry remains a top employer for the United States economy. Industry trends project an increase to over 14.1 million positions in food services.

The foodservice industry is divided by the level of customer service performed and includes-

Full Service
The full-service restaurant segment ranges from casual to fine dining. The typical price at a full-service restaurant can vary anywhere between moderate and expensive depending on the cuisine type. Customers dining at a full-service restaurant are usually looking for an experience alongside great food.

Quick Service
Quick service restaurants are for those pressed for time and include fast-food restaurants and other grab n' go style options. Delivery services can also be considered a part of the quick-service industry. Quick service menus cater to different tastes by focusing on specific food types such as sandwiches, hamburgers, pizza, or tacos. Most quick-service restaurants prepare meals after the customer orders with serving times remaining swift and prices low.

Eating and Drinking Place
The eating and drinking place segment includes refreshment stands and caterers. Food at these places is usually consumed on-site. For example, a catering company would be preparing food for a company event. Unlike full service, attendees select food from a buffet-style spread. Refreshment vendors sell food for entertainment or sports venues that are pre-manufactured.

Retail Host
Gas stations, grocery marts, and even casinos have retail-host restaurants. These are part of the food supply chain of brand-name food and beverage companies such as coffee from unique brands or fast-food chains. Some convenience stores are replacing franchises with their own brand of quick-service restaurants and menu items. These locations give convenience and grocery store customers the option of freshly prepared and familiar meals that do not hurt their wallet. The food usually is not consumed at the location. p_headline_type: h2 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: video: v_video: VLctvmhlzZI v_video_language: default t_name: History of food service industry t_description: Created using PowToon -- Free sign up at //www.powtoon.com/youtube/ -- Create animated videos and animated presentations for free. PowToon is a free tool that allows you to develop cool animated clips and animated presentations for your website, office meeting, sales pitch, nonprofit fundraiser, product launch, video resume, or anything else you could use an animated explainer video. PowToon's animation templates help you create animated presentations and animated explainer videos from scratch. Anyone can produce awesome animations quickly with PowToon, without the cost or hassle other professional animation services require. v_url: //youtu.be/VLctvmhlzZI i_thumbnail: //i.ytimg.com/vi/VLctvmhlzZI/default.jpg i_thumbnail_1x1: //i.ytimg.com/vi/VLctvmhlzZI/default.jpg i_thumbnail_4x3: //i.ytimg.com/vi/VLctvmhlzZI/mqdefault.jpg i_thumbnail_16x9: //i.ytimg.com/vi/VLctvmhlzZI/sddefault.jpg v_upload_date: 11-30-2017 v_length_minutes: 4 v_length_seconds: 39 v_view_count: 9523 callout_text: - t_headline: Sectors of the Food Service Industry t_text: The food service industry is divided into two sectors- commercial and non-commercial.

Commercial
Commercial industry food service establishments accounted for location oriented food expenditures. Over 80 percent of the food service industry is made up of the commercial segment. This category includes-

Other places that prepare, serve, and sell food to the general public for a profit would be considered a commercial section of the food service industry.

They are often located inside facilities which don't primarily engage in dispensing meals and snacks. This can include places for lodging, recreation or retail.

Noncommercial
Noncommercial food service is a secondary support service inside educational institutions and organizations. The noncommercial enterprise accounts for about 23 percent of food expenditures outside the home. Providing food and beverages ins't the main goal of these enterprises but is offered in a secondary manner to support the main purpose.

For example, schools and nursing homes are types of non-commercial food service establishments. These types of establishments are often called "institutional" food service facilities. Other non-commercial operations in the food industry include-
Both commercial and non-commercial food service operations provided the same outcome- providing food and beverages to those that are in the facility. The difference is in the form and structure of the operations. Also, the way they're supported and operated is also different. But the goal remains the same in either instance. p_headline_type: h2 image: i_image: sectors-of-the-food-service-industry-1617911827-1264.png t_description: //pixabay.com/photos/hands-bread-food-house-made-supper-4594893/ v_attribution: //pixabay.com/photos/hands-bread-food-house-made-supper-4594893/ v_license: Creative Commons Zero callout_text: - t_title: The 5 segments of the Foodservice Industry t_text: There are five restaurant segments in the food service industry-

  1. Family dining full-service restaurants
  2. Casual dining full-service restaurants
  3. Fine dining full-service restaurants
  4. Quick-service (fast food) restaurants
  5. Quick-casual restaurants
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