A Model of Historical Development and Future Trends of Italian Cuisine in America

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2010

Publication Title

International Journal of Hospitality Management

Volume

29

Issue

4

First page number:

549

Last page number:

558

Abstract

This study investigated both the historical development and future trends of restaurant cuisine in America. Italian cuisine is used as the basis of a prediction model. The study identifies the historical factors in menu trends in Italian–American cuisine; the factors that will influence culinary trends in the future, and whether the results can be applied to the development of a prediction model that will predict how restaurant cuisine in America may develop. This study used both qualitative (focus groups) and quantitative (online survey) methods. The growing popularity of Italian cuisine in the United States will continue to shape the evolution of America's restaurant cuisine.

Keywords

Conceptual model; Cuisine popularity; Cuisine trends; Future trends; Historical development; Italian cuisine; Restaurant cuisine

Disciplines

Business | Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Food and Beverage Management | Hospitality Administration and Management | Human Resources Management | Management Information Systems | Performance Management | Training and Development

Language

English

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