Pearson New International Edition International pcl tp indd 1

FRONT OFFICE SEMANTICS
Restaurant:
For-profit foodservice operation whose primary business involves the sale of food and bev-
erage products to individuals and small groups of guests.
Caterer:
For-profit business that produces food for groups at off-site locations. Some caterers have
banquet space available for on-site use by groups desiring foodservices.
Bar:
For-profit business serving alcoholic beverages to guests seated at a counter (bar). Limited table
service may be available.
Lounge:
For-profit business serving alcoholic beverages to guests seated at tables. A small counter
(bar) may be available.
Noncommercial foodservice operations are not typically available to the traveling
public, although those available to persons using public transportation such as air-
planes and trains are an exception. Noncommercial operations include programs
operated by educational institutions that offer meals to primary, high school, and