If all of the party planning were as easy as the menu planning was, your upcoming event would be a breeze. The fact that everyone at the office is a big fan of the local Latin restaurant means that the meal selection was easy. You were able to offer three different entrees and several sides and everyone at the office was happy. Planning the speaker and the program, however, was not as simple!
If you are in charge of figuring out where to eat for a large group of people, the decisions can often be a challenge. If, however, you have a particular restaurant that everyone likes, the decision making can take some real effort. From Latin restaurants to other types of popular regional cuisine, making the decision about where to eat can be complicated. IF you are on vacation or if you are responsible for planning a menu for a group of people, the decisions you make take even more time and consideration.
From Florida to Chicago and with menu items from chicken to seafood, more and more Americans are taking more time to consider the kinds of food that they want to eat. In search of items that are both flavorful and good for you, taking the time to make sure that you are ordering what you want and getting a good value for your dining dollars. Consider some of these facts and figures about some of the most popular eating trends and the impact those trends have on the nation’s economy:
- In 2016, Florida had 995,600 restaurant and food service jobs. This number represents 14% of employment in that state.
- By the year 2016, Florida is expected to have 995,600 restaurant and food service jobs, a number that will still represent 14% of employment in that state. And while these numbers only represent the state of Florida, these jobs also contribute much to the economy of other states as well.
- Food and drink sales of the restaurant industry in America exceeded $683 billion in 2014.
Whether you are dining alone or with a group or planning a catered meal for a large number of people, you play a role in the amount of money that the food and drink service industry contributes to the nation’s economy.