HB 405: Hospitality Foodservice Control

The study of decision-making in foodservice is still a relatively new area of scholarly interest. The application of cost-benefit analysis and behavioral finance and economics in the foodservice context is rare. This volume, Financial Decision-Making in the Foodservice Industry: Economic Costs and Benefits,fills that gap and focuses on cost-benefit analysis, decision-making, behavioral finance, economic theories, and their application in foodservice and restaurant industry. The volume synthesizes these major themes by developing new theoretical foundations and presenting findings from the investigation of managerial practice. The authors cover an abundance of topical issues, including ethical obligations in foodservice, sustainability issues in the foodservice/restaurant industry, farm-to-school and local food expenditures in school foodservice settings, managerial traits and behavior in the foodservice industry, and more.  

The book 'Food and Beverage: Cost Control' talks about and informs the readers about the various kinds of costs that can be incurred in the food and beverage industry. The book lists various ways in which the managers ensure that they control the costs on various aspects of the industry. It also suggests methods and industry practices to make sure that costs can be regulated to reap profits. The book takes the readers through several aspects of the food and beverage industry, quoting several examples and case studies, to make the content relatable to the readers.