Give an example of how each of the listed customer characteristics can influence recipe planning. Age range Age group the age range of the groups affects how recipes are planned. If you were picking recipes for a caf that mostly serves young families, you probably wouldn't pick a fancy, formal dish with expensive ingredients. When a dish is geared towards the types of people the business is most likely to attract, it increases its chances of being a hit. Gender Budget or buying power Dietary requirements or preferences Location Social and cultural