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Hospitality Administration and Management

2005

Food and Beverage

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Management Compensation As A Value-Added Competitive Method For Casual Theme Restaurants, Kevin S. Murphy, Robin B. Dipietro Jan 2005

Management Compensation As A Value-Added Competitive Method For Casual Theme Restaurants, Kevin S. Murphy, Robin B. Dipietro

Hospitality Review

The primary purpose of this study is to propose that the management compensation package at Outback Steakhouse is a value-adding competitive method. Specifically the research focused on a survey of general manager's altitudes in regards to their intentions to seek out new employment and the effect of the compensation plan provided by Outback Steakhouse on the managers' intentions. This research will provide insight into the use of compensation packages and programs as proactive, value-adding competitive methods in retaining good quality managers it casual theme restaurants.


Fresh Food Vending Trends And Practices, Ronald F. Cichy, Jeffery D. Elsworth, Larry M. Eils Jan 2005

Fresh Food Vending Trends And Practices, Ronald F. Cichy, Jeffery D. Elsworth, Larry M. Eils

Hospitality Review

Fresh food vending represents $1.5 billion in sales each year in the United States. The implications for a better understanding of fresh food vending are significant in terms of profitability and improved market share for vending operators. Of equal importance is a better understanding of the significance of the route driver on the overall fresh food vending operation. Developing a better understanding of this area of the food service industry will help vending operators increase profits and provide better product choices to consumers