Forecasting menu-item demand in foodservice operations

Miller, J.L.; Shanklin, C.W.

Forecasting menu-item demand in foodservice operations

1988

Miller, J.L. | Shanklin, C.W.

The state of the practice in forecasting menu-item demand in foodservice operations was determined. A survey to assess the forecasting techniques utilized by foodservice directors was administered to a random sample of 834 American Dietetic Association Members with Management Responsibilities in Health Care Delivery System. Statistical analysis of the 392 responses revealed that less than 25% of the practitioners were using the mathematical models in forecasting menu-item demand. Naive models were utilized by the majority of the respondents. The moving average technique was the most frequently used (14.8%) mathematical model. Approximately 75% of the practitioners indicated that continuing education is needed relative to the forecasting techniques that may be employed in foodservice management. (author)

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