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Book Offering Development in the Restaurant Sector

Download or read book Offering Development in the Restaurant Sector written by Teemu Kokko and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Strategic International Restaurant Development  From Concept to Production

Download or read book Strategic International Restaurant Development From Concept to Production written by Camillo, Angelo A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-04-09 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foodservice industry operators today must concern themselves with the evolution of food preparation and service and attempt to anticipate demands and related industry changes such as the supply chain and resource acquisition to not only meet patrons' demands but also to keep their competitive advantage. From a marketing standpoint, the trend toward a more demanding and sophisticated patron will continue to grow through various factors including the promotion of diverse food preparation through celebrity chefs, mass media, and the effect of globalization. From an operational standpoint, managing and controlling the business continues to serve as a critical success factor. Maintaining an appropriate balance between food costs and labor costs, managing employee turnover, and focusing on food/service quality and consistency are fundamental elements of restaurant management and are necessary but not necessarily sufficient elements of success. This increasing demand in all areas will challenge foodservice operators to adapt to new technologies, to new business communication and delivery systems, and to new management systems to stay ahead of the changes. Strategic International Restaurant Development: From Concept to Production explains the world of the food and beverage service industry as well as industry definitions, history, and the status quo with a look towards current challenges and future solutions that can be undertaken when developing strategic plans for restaurants. It highlights trends and explains the logistics of management and its operation. It introduces the basic principles for strategies and competitive advantage in the international context. It discusses the food and beverage management philosophy and introduces the concept of food and beverage service entrepreneurship, restaurant viability, and critical success factors involved in a foodservice business venture. Finally, it touches on the much-discussed topic of the food and beverage service industry and sustainable development. This book is ideal for restaurateurs, managers, entrepreneurs, executives, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students interested in the methods, tools, and techniques to successfully manage, develop, and run a restaurant in the modern international restaurant industry.

Book Hospitality Business Development

Download or read book Hospitality Business Development written by Ahmed Hassanien and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hospitality Business Development analyzes and evaluates the different aspects of business growth routes and development processes in the international hospitality industry. It considers the essential features of the strategic business context, in which any hospitality organization operates, and: • explores the essential requirements and challenges of hospitality business development, and the implications which these present for hospitality operators. • explains how differentiation and innovation can become key to organizational success and provides you with the all of the skills you need to implement your own business development • examines the shifting nature of demand, evaluating consumers’ behaviour and relating the principles of customer centricity to the business development function • is packed with case studies and industry related examples, which cover a broad range of hospitality sectors including in-flight catering, holiday homes, guest houses, licensed retail, catering, international restaurants and hotels, ensuring you have a thorough understanding of the international hospitality business development . Hospitality Business Development equips students and aspiring hospitality managers with the necessary knowledge, expertise and skills in business development. This book is a must-read for any one studying or working in the hospitality industry.

Book Grassroots Marketing for the Restaurant Industry

Download or read book Grassroots Marketing for the Restaurant Industry written by and published by iUniverse. This book was released on with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Restaurant Business

Download or read book Restaurant Business written by Anthony Ekanem and published by Anthony Ekanem. This book was released on 2016-10-27 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having your own restaurant is one of the most fulfilling and enjoyable business ventures. Food is a renewable commodity. This means that people won't stop looking for different sources of food because dining out is entertaining as well as functional. Many people dream of owning their own restaurants, whether it is fast food, coffee shops or gourmet. In reality, many people fail to sustain their restaurants and most of them die during their first year of operation. This is due to the lack of preparation and dedication on the part of the owner. Many people jump into the industry too fast without really weighing the pros and cons of the project or having the necessary expertise. However, there is a way to lessen the risk that is associated with new ventures such as restaurants. Preventive planning and proper management are keys towards success but there are also small things which count in the whole process of owning a restaurant. Every business needs a business plan. Business plans are meant to lay down the different conditions and characteristics that should be inherent in the business. The availability of a good business plan which has been carefully formulated is a step towards success.

Book How to Thrive in the Restaurant Business

Download or read book How to Thrive in the Restaurant Business written by Roy J. Slicker and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Thrive in the Restaurant Business is one of the most comprehensive independent and cost-effective guides for people considering opening a restaurant. It provides details on every aspect with facts, examples and even humor to help the reader better understand the challenges on the road to profitability, success and enjoying restaurant business ownership. Purchase includes access to FREE document resources files The book differs from others in many ways, including each chapter starting with a list of What-To-Do and What-Not-To-Do in order to focus on positive results and avoid the mistakes of countless others that resulted business-ending distractions. It also addresses a key subject often overlooked by others: Loss Prevention: How to detect theft and stop it. Easy to understand chapters on: - Developing a Solid Brand: Customer attachment to your business - Restaurant Service Types: Table, Counter and Drive Thru - Menu Presentation: Organization for profit - Marketing: Traditional/untraditional methods, managing reviews and more - Team Members: Hiring, compensation, managing staff - Catering: proposals, menus, equipment, staff - Beverage Service: Certifications, tracking, portioning - Loss Prevention: Facts, cash/food schemes and how to catch them - Equipment: Considerations - Security for your customers, employees, business - Organization: Formation, payroll, taxes, insurance, licenses - Location: Considerations - Financial, business plan, tracking performance, investors - Construction, plans, contractors, infrastructure - Inventory methods - Suppliers, deliveries, credit - Kitchen menu development, food costs, portioning, ingredients, etc. - Sanitation/Safety: Health department interaction, dishwashing equipment, chemicals - Wasted Foods & Supplies - Recycling: Handling, donations, oils, foods, containers - Cleaning: garbage, receptacles, equipment - Services: Community, non-profits, etc. - And over 350 links to related products & services NOTE: The eBook is the only version that contains active links - paperback versions don''t. Restaurants have one of the highest failure rates of any industry. This book was written specifically to reduce that statistic by thoroughly educating and empowering the reader to make the best decisions, whether that''s to open a restaurant or avoid the industry altogether. In either case, the goal is to save the reader money, time and stress. FREE ACCESS TO DOCUMENTS. The book provides a link for free access to an extensive list of supporting documents including: - Spreadsheets for projecting profit/loss - Planning and tracking spreadsheets - Employee manual, NDA, drug testing waiver, training material, warning form, ad sample, interview questions, harassment policy - Check Lists for catering, cleaning, food logs, temperatures - Drawer balancing instructions, form, expense reports, daily labor - Company formation, commercial lease, loan agreement - Catering proposal, press release, email sheet - And more Testimonials "This book is an indispensable resource for anyone thinking about opening a restaurant. The author has assembled a restaurant "toolbox" brimming with easy to understand yet remarkably thorough advice. I was amazed to find not only the volume of content but the quality and attention to detail of each section. Much like having a team of experts on staff for the restaurateur without the expense of having the team!" Dave Wolfgram - Restaurant Executive SF Bay Area "I was completely ignorant about the restaurant business. I kept searching online for so long and then found the How to Thrive in the Restaurant Business book. It is exactly what I was looking for and needed to move forward! Thank you so much for such an amazing book." Esraa Alraghy, Houston, TX - Opening a New Restaurant in a Shopping Mall Food Court

Book Thai Restaurant  A Food and Beverage Business Development Proposal

Download or read book Thai Restaurant A Food and Beverage Business Development Proposal written by Patrick Sim and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Business economics - Company formation, Business Plans, grade: Credit, Private School of Business and Social Studies, language: English, abstract: The business proposal provides an overview of the food & beverage concept of a Thai restaurant called VeriThai. Our business caters to a cross section of the customers deriving from the surrounding countries in Asia, as well as from faraway western countries. The concept of this restaurant offers modern contemporary Thai cuisine that draws on the cultural diversity of Thailand that is suitable to the palettes in Singapore. Our unique proposition is our clean, fresh and creative foods that are seasoned with herbs and spices of Thailand with ready to make dishes upon advanced notice. The food business in Singapore is a fairly huge market, serving a potential market of more than 5 million. The revenue for food and beverage in Singapore has been increasing to $8,317 million in 2013 and restaurants accounted for 40% of the industry and recorded the largest increase of 8.5%. This shows potential as more visitors are also expected to arrive in Singapore.

Book Delivering the Digital Restaurant

Download or read book Delivering the Digital Restaurant written by Carl Orsbourn and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The omnichannel disruption that upended retail has finally come to the restaurant industry. Restaurateurs must shift how they think, behave, and invest to survive and thrive. Today's consumers are well-conditioned in their expectations: they want the same tech-savvy, on-demand, and frictionless interactions with restaurants that they get in every other vertical. If you think your 1,000-unit restaurant chain is too big to fail, remember that 1,000-unit Sears closed nearly all of its stores after it filed for bankruptcy in February 2019. If you think your local family independent restaurant is too beloved to fail, remember the Amazon effect changed the face of main street and traditional retailing. Delivering the Digital Restaurant explores the massive disruption facing American restaurants through first-hand accounts of food industry veterans and start-up entrepreneurs innovating the future of food. Combining sociological observations, rich industry data, and insider knowledge, Delivering paints a picture of how food is evolving and how you as a leader, owner, or operator can successfully innovate and meet the new consumer demands to capitalize on the opportunities ahead. Those who understand this digital disruption will be better positioned to embrace the innovation that consumers are demanding. Those who resist will surely be left behind.

Book How to Thrive in the Restaurant Business   Full Color Version

Download or read book How to Thrive in the Restaurant Business Full Color Version written by Roy Slicker and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Thrive in the Restaurant Business is one of the most comprehensive independent and cost-effective guides for people considering opening a restaurant. It provides details on every aspect with facts, examples and even humor to help the reader better understand the challenges on the road to profitability, success and enjoying restaurant business ownership. Purchase includes access to FREE document resources files The book differs from others in many ways, including each chapter starting with list of What-To-Do and What-Not-To-Do in order to focus on positive results and avoid the mistakes of countless others that resulted business-ending distractions. It also addresses a key subject often overlooked by others: Loss Prevention: How to detect theft and stop it Easy to understand chapters on: - Developing a Solid Brand: Customer attachment to your business - Restaurant Service Types: Table, Counter and Drive Thru - Menu Presentation: Organization for profit - Marketing: Traditional/untraditional methods, managing reviews and more - Team Members: Hiring, compensation, managing staff - Catering: proposals, menus, equipment, staff - Beverage Service: Certifications, tracking, portioning - Loss Prevention: Facts, cash/food schemes and how to catch them - Equipment: Considerations - Security for your customers, employees, business - Organization: Formation, payroll, taxes, insurance, licenses - Location: Considerations - Financial, business plan, tracking performance, investors - Construction, plans, contractors, infrastructure - Inventory methods - Suppliers, deliveries, credit - Kitchen menu development, food costs, portioning, ingredients, etc. - Sanitation/Safety: Health department interaction, dishwashing equipment, chemicals - Wasted Foods & Supplies - Recycling: Handling, donations, oils, foods, containers - Cleaning: garbage, receptacles, equipment - Services: Community, non-profits, etc. - And over 350 links to related products & services Restaurants have one of the highest failure rates of any industry. This book was written specifically to reduce that statistic by thoroughly educating and empowering the reader to make the best decisions, whether that''s to open a restaurant or avoid the industry altogether. In either case, the goal is to save the reader money, time and stress. FREE ACCESS TO DOCUMENTS. The book provides a link for free access to an extensive list of supporting documents including: - Spreadsheets for projecting profit/loss - Planning and tracking spreadsheets - Employee manual, NDA, drug testing waiver, training material, warning form, ad sample, interview questions, harassment policy - Check Lists for catering, cleaning, food logs, temperatures - Drawer balancing instructions, form, expense reports, daily labor - Company formation, commercial lease, loan agreement - Catering proposal, press release, email sheet - And more Testimonials "This book is an indispensable resource for anyone thinking about opening a restaurant. The author has assembled a restaurant "toolbox" brimming with easy to understand yet remarkably thorough advice. I was amazed to find not only the volume of content but the quality and attention to detail of each section. Much like having a team of experts on staff for the restaurateur without the expense of having the team!" Dave Wolfgram - Restaurant Executive SF Bay Area "I was completely ignorant about the restaurant business. I kept searching online for so long and then found the How to Thrive in the Restaurant Business book. It is exactly what I was looking for and needed to move forward! Thank you so much for such an amazing book." Esraa Alraghy, Houston, TX - Opening a New Restaurant in a Shopping Mall Food Court

Book Gastronomy  Hospitality  and the Future of the Restaurant Industry  Post COVID 19 Perspectives

Download or read book Gastronomy Hospitality and the Future of the Restaurant Industry Post COVID 19 Perspectives written by Pinto Borges, Ana and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-03-04 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gastronomic tourism has made remarkable progress within the past decade in both academia and within its own sector. However, many industries have suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic, and food tourism businesses had to take unique precautions for the health and safety of global consumers. Despite the economic turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many strategies available for the restaurant industry to thrive. Gastronomy, Hospitality, and the Future of the Restaurant Industry: Post-COVID-19 Perspectives presents the most recent research surrounding food and gastronomy in relation to hospitality and tourism, highlighting emerging themes and different methods of approach. Concretely, it constitutes a timely and relevant compendium of chapters that offers its readers relevant issues in gastronomy and management strategies in the hospitality industry. Covering topics such as food tourism, organic food production, and restaurant communication, this book is an essential resource for managers, business owners, entrepreneurs, consultants, marketing specialists, government officials, libraries, researchers, academicians, educators, and students.

Book Methods for Developing New Food Products

Download or read book Methods for Developing New Food Products written by Fadi Aramouni and published by DEStech Publications, Inc. This book was released on 2014-08-22 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the basics of food technology and new product development from initial planning through formulation, market research, manufacturing and product launchCarefully outlined test protocols plus quantified sensory, financial and feasibility analysisRecaps key technical concepts across the entire food science curriculum Developed as a comprehensive guide to how food products are planned, budgeted, manufactured and launched, this original textbook forms a cohesive introduction to all phases of food product development. A unique feature of the book is that it reviews the main concepts of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, additives, processing, quality control, safety, package labeling and more-—virtually the entire food technology curriculum. With this specialized information as context, the book spells out the procedures needed to formulate, cost-justify and test market safe and profitable new products that meet regulatory guidelines and consumer expectations. The technical exposition is highlighted by case studies of novel food items introduced by U.S. companies. Syllabus-ready and furnished with back-of-chapter questions and projects, the volume is highly suited for university courses, including the capstone, as well as in-house and team training short courses in industry.

Book PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT AND TOURIST INDUSTRY IN THE CONDITIONS OF INTEGRATION PROCESSES

Download or read book PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT AND TOURIST INDUSTRY IN THE CONDITIONS OF INTEGRATION PROCESSES written by Holovnia О., Zakharova T., Lopatiuk R., Melnyk S., Prylutskyi A., Stavska U., Tabenska O. and published by International Science Group. This book was released on 2022-09-22 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The development of the world economy indicates the growth of its integration and integrity through the deepening of specialization and cooperation of countries and business entities. Integration appears as an inevitable, objectively determined process that covers most spheres of economic life in the world, and takes place according to its own laws, general principles and goals, taking into account the various grounds, conditions and levels of such integration. Today, we can observe two mutually exclusive features of integration processes: globalization of the world economy and simultaneous national protectionism, which has gained considerable influence in the last decade. We are observing, on the one hand, the strengthening of integration processes in the world economy in all spheres of social life, there is a reassessment of the system of risks for the modern state and, most importantly, we are witnessing an increasing pragmatism of relations between countries, the basis of which is dominated by economic factors. At the same time, significant changes are taking place in the field of hospitality and tourism. The diversification of hospitality and tourism services, the development of the hospitality and tourism industry in new territories and competition in the market require the governments of different countries to reconsider their attitude to the development of this industry and to approach the development of its strategy more seriously. In modern conditions, the governments of many countries pay more attention to the formation of strategies for the development of regions, including strategies for the development of the hospitality and tourism industry. Considering the fact that the field of hospitality has changed significantly in recent years and continues to change, we have seen modern trends in the field of tourism and the hospitality industry, which are definitely relevant. The strategy for the development of the hospitality sector should harmoniously complement the socio-economic strategy of the country and combine the solution of priority socio-economic tasks: increasing the scientific, technical and innovative potential; increasing investment attractiveness and economic stability; improving the quality of life of residents. It should be noted that the first sector of the world economy affected by the global pandemic of COVID-19 is tourism. In the current conditions of the global pandemic, it is obvious that tourism is losing employees and customers due to the impossibility of flights to different countries and the risk of contracting the disease from COVID-19. Nevertheless, even in this situation, you can find a way out: to reorient from outbound tourism to domestic tourism and discover your country from a completely different side. At the same time, the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine are felt all over the world. Russian aggression has put pressure on global commodity prices, exacerbated disruptions in supply chains, and fueled inflation in most countries around the world. The world economy will lose a trillion dollars this year alone due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The presence of unsolved problems and the contradictions of certain issues, the theoretical and practical significance of researching the management processes of enterprises in the tourism sphere and the hotel and restaurant business determined the choice of the topic of the collective monograph. The topic of the study was chosen taking into account the importance for the development of the tourism sphere and the hotel and restaurant industry of Ukraine of the processes of unification and integration of enterprises, the formation of new formats and management structures in accordance with the objective requirements of world hospitality standards. The authors offer a monograph that is a summary of scientific searches and achievements regarding the results of research work of the Department of Management of Foreign Economic Activity, Hotel and Restaurant Business and Tourism of the Vinnytsia National Agrarian University on the initiative topic "Problems and prospects of the development of the hotel, restaurant and tourism industry in the conditions of integration processes".

Book Starting and Running a Restaurant For Dummies

Download or read book Starting and Running a Restaurant For Dummies written by Carol Godsmark and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting & Running a Restaurant For Dummies will offer aspiring restaurateurs advice and guidance on this highly competitive industry – from attracting investors to your cause, to developing a food and beverages menu, to interior design and pricing issues – to help you keep your business venture afloat and enjoyable at the same time. If you already own a restaurant, inside you’ll find unbeatable tips and advice to keep bringing in those customers. Read this book, and help make your dream a reality! Starting & Running a Restaurant For Dummies covers: Basics of the restaurant business Researching the marketplace and deciding what kind of restaurant to run Writing a business plan and finding financing Choosing a location Legalities Composing a menu Setting up and hiring staff Buying and managing supplies Marketing your restaurant Health and safety

Book How to Start  Run   Grow a Successful Restaurant Business

Download or read book How to Start Run Grow a Successful Restaurant Business written by Tim Hoffman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Start, Run & Grow a Successful Restaurant Business A Lean Startup Guide Let's start your restaurant legacy right now, right here! National chains and single independent restaurants all started with an individual and an idea. A concept. A dream. Small ideas can grow into big business. Who would have thought that a guy with a milkshake machine could start a hamburger empire? A pizza made in a garage would start today's pizza wars? A guy with a pressure-cooker would start a fried chicken phenomena? Business ownership has always been part of the all-American dream. Restaurants are the largest entrepreneurial opportunity in America for starting the dream. According to Restaraut.org, the industry stands as follows: $799 billion: Restaurant industry sales. 1 million+: Restaurant locations in the United States. 14.7 million: Restaurant industry employees. 1.6 million: New restaurant jobs created by the year 2027. 10%: Restaurant workforce as part of the overall U.S. workforce. 9 in 10: Restaurant managers who started at entry level. 8 in 10: Restaurant owners who started their industry careers in entry-level positions. 9 in 10: Restaurants with fewer than 50 employees. 7 in 10: Restaurants that are single-unit operations. In this book, you will realize why your concept and theme are critical. Factors to include in a business plan. How to start your restaurant, how to grow and how to be successful. It is a detail guide that will guide you through the process. After Reading You Will Know: How To Develop A Concept That Will Fly The WHAT and WHY factors 5 Types Of Restaurants And Their Variations Popular QSR Franchises And Their Costs How And Where To Find A Restaurant To Buy Or Lease What Legal Structure You Will Need For Your Business How To Comply With Uncle Sam Costs To Open A Restaurant Writing The Right Business Plan How To Get A Bank To Finance Your Restaurant How To Find And Hire The Right Staffing Restaurant Menu Development POS System, Accounting And Bookkeeping Marketing Development Grand Opening Steps The Keys To Success Few Important Statistics You Should Know About Appendix - A Full Restaurant Business Plan Is Included Appendix -B A Sample Personal Financial Statement Is Included This is about time you make your longtime dream of opening your own restaurant a reality. It's not as hard as you think. Remember opportunities are being taken by someone every day, waiting another day means you are passing up another opportunity. Good Luck!

Book Developing Hospitality Properties and Facilities

Download or read book Developing Hospitality Properties and Facilities written by Josef Ransley and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-06-30 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Coverage: this book looks at all the essentials of developing hospitality properties, providing an introductory overview of the subject area. • Approach: illustrates the technical aspects of the subject in a cohesive, practical way, treating the reader as if they were a hospitality manager seeking assistance from various industry experts. • Authorship: compiled of contributions from over 20 industry experts, ensuring a strong knowledge base and a robust real-world dimension for the book. • Structure: the tried-and-tested logical manner in which the book is split into the 5 parts follows an industry approach to the topic of hospitality facility development and lends itself to being used as a set text in universities, as well as by industry professionals as a teaching tool.

Book Restaurant Concepts  Management  and Operations

Download or read book Restaurant Concepts Management and Operations written by John R. Walker and published by Wiley Global Education. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Restaurant Concepts, Management, and Operations, 8th Edition takes the reader from the initial idea to the grand opening. It features comprehensive, applications-based coverage of all aspects of developing, opening, and running a restaurant. This includes topics such as staffing, legal and regulatory concerns, cost control and general financing, marketing and promotion, equipment and design, the menu, sanitation, and concept. A one-stop guide to the restaurant business, the Eighth Edition of Walker’s, Restaurant Concepts, Management, and Operations continues the success of previous editions, providing, in an easy-to-read way, all of the skills and information needed to master every challenge and succeed in this highly competitive and rewarding industry. Each chapter has been revised, updated, and enhanced with numerous industry examples, sidebars, charts, tables, photographs, and menus. All of this information will help restaurant owners make the decisions necessary to build a thriving business.

Book Legal Strategies in Childhood Obesity Prevention

Download or read book Legal Strategies in Childhood Obesity Prevention written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-08-08 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1980, childhood obesity rates have more than tripled in the United States. Recent data show that almost one-third of children over 2 years of age are already overweight or obese. While the prevalence of childhood obesity appears to have plateaued in recent years, the magnitude of the problem remains unsustainably high and represents an enormous public health concern. All options for addressing the childhood obesity epidemic must therefore be explored. In the United States, legal approaches have successfully reduced other threats to public health, such as the lack of passive restraints in automobiles and the use of tobacco. The question then arises of whether laws, regulations, and litigation can likewise be used to change practices and policies that contribute to obesity. On October 21, 2010, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) held a workshop to bring together stakeholders to discuss the current and future legal strategies aimed at combating childhood obesity. Legal Strategies in Childhood Obesity Prevention summarizes the proceedings of that workshop. The report examines the challenges involved in implementing public health initiatives by using legal strategies to elicit change. It also discusses circumstances in which legal strategies are needed and effective. This workshop was created only to explore the boundaries of potential legal approaches to address childhood obesity, and therefore, does not contain recommendations for the use of such approaches.