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Research in the Food Service Industry: an Exploratory Study and Critique

Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management Division Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

This paper is the first part of a two phase exploratory study of research in the food service in dustry. In this first phase an analysis of the nature of a limited sample of research relative to the food service industry is undertaken. Findings reveal that the vast majority of research ac tivities to not focus on topics that are perceived to be of critical importance to the industry.

Insight is provided into problems that continue to plague research efforts in the food service industry. The second phase of the study, to be published in a subsequent issue of the Journal of Hospitality Education and Research, will comprehend a considerably broader sample and seek to confirm and elaborate on these initial findings. A greater awareness of food service research issues should help to encourage industry and academic leaders to address these problems.

Key Words: Key Words: Food Service Industry • Hospitality Industry • Research • Teaching • Curriculum Development.

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