Menu Planning and Development is an interesting aspect of the hospitality (food and beverage) industry. With what you have studied this week about menus, create your own menu for a food service organization, or find a site online that has menus and answer the following questions below:

Please answer all questions in each category for the full points. You need to submit the menu (or a link to the menu) together with the answers please.

1. What type of clientele or target market do you feel the menu is intended for? Is the menu easy to read? Are special items highlighted so they stand out? Are items listed in logical order?

2. Does the menu provide healthful choices for consumers? Does the menu contain a sufficient number of items in each category? Are menu items adequately explained? Does it appear that the menu items are adequately spread among the kitchen stations?

3. Does the menu support the theme or concept of the operation? How does the menu support the theme/concept of the operation? Are the menu prices fair based on the target market and theme?

4. List your thoughts of the strengths of the menu? What are the weaknesses? What suggestions if any can you make for the menu?