Module #1 Introduction to Menu Planning Overview of menu planning, its importance, and key concepts
Module #2 Understanding Your Target Market Identifying and understanding your target audience, their preferences, and dietary needs
Module #3 Menu Planning Principles Key principles of menu planning, including menu engineering, menu psychology, and menu pricing
Module #4 Menu Analysis and Evaluation Analyzing and evaluating existing menus, including menu item performance and sales data analysis
Module #5 Menu Development Process Step-by-step guide to developing a new menu, including concept development, menu testing, and menu refinement
Module #6 Menu Concept Development Developing a menu concept, including defining the menu style, theme, and tone
Module #7 Menu Item Development Developing individual menu items, including recipe development, ingredient sourcing, and menu item testing
Module #8 Menu Pricing Strategies Pricing strategies for menus, including price elasticity, price optimization, and price psychology
Module #9 Menu Engineering Menu engineering techniques, including menu item placement, menu item description, and menu item photography
Module #10 Sustainable Menu Development Developing sustainable menus, including sustainable ingredients, waste reduction, and environmental impact
Module #11 Nutrition and Allergens Managing nutrition and allergens in menu planning, including nutrition labeling and allergen protocols
Module #12 Menu Labeling and Compliance Regulatory compliance for menu labeling, including calorie labeling and menu disclosure laws
Module #13 Menu Psychology Understanding menu psychology, including menu item naming, menu item placement, and menu item description
Module #14 Menu Design and Layout Designing and laying out menus, including menu typography, menu imagery, and menu layout principles
Module #15 Digital Menu Development Developing digital menus, including digital menu boards, online menus, and mobile app menus
Module #16 Menu Implementation and Rollout Implementing and rolling out new menus, including menu training, menu marketing, and menu promotion
Module #17 Menu Maintenance and Updates Maintaining and updating menus, including menu item rotation, menu item removal, and menu item replacement
Module #18 Menu Performance Analysis Analyzing menu performance, including sales data analysis, profit analysis, and menu item performance metrics
Module #19 Menu Engineering Case Studies Real-world case studies of menu engineering, including successful menu redesigns and menu renovations
Module #20 Menu Planning for Special Diets Menu planning for special diets, including gluten-free, vegan, and keto menus
Module #21 Menu Planning for Global Cuisines Menu planning for global cuisines, including menu development for international markets and cultural sensitivities
Module #22 Menu Planning for Foodservice Operations Menu planning for foodservice operations, including hospitals, schools, and corporate cafeterias
Module #23 Menu Planning for Events and Catering Menu planning for events and catering, including weddings, parties, and corporate events
Module #24 Menu Planning for Restaurants Menu planning for restaurants, including menu development for fine dining, casual dining, and quick service restaurants
Module #25 Menu Planning for Food Trucks and Carts Menu planning for food trucks and carts, including menu development for mobile food vendors
Module #26 Menu Planning for Online Food Platforms Menu planning for online food platforms, including meal kit delivery services and online food ordering platforms
Module #27 Menu Planning for Grocery Stores Menu planning for grocery stores, including menu development for in-store cafes and prepared foods departments
Module #28 Menu Planning for Airlines and Travel Menu planning for airlines and travel, including menu development for in-flight meals and airport restaurants
Module #29 Menu Planning for Cruise Lines and Ferries Menu planning for cruise lines and ferries, including menu development for onboard dining and buffets
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Menu Planning and Development career
