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HotOperator Menu Quiz
Take the menu test and see how well your menu compares. We're not going to kid you, this test is opinioned towards using a professional resource. It's just like you convincing people not to cook at home. And in that regard, we really believe we're good at what we do. So take the test, and be honest, and we'll have a little advice for you at the end.


Layout & Design
1. Layout and design were created by professional artist with expertise in menu engineering and design
2. Menu enhances personality of restaurant
3. Use of illustrations and photos represent quality of food/restaurant mood
4. Type faces are consistent and easy to read
5. Type styles fit the look of the menu
6. Headings are easy to find and legible
7. Number of menu items "fit" menu size and style
Engineering
1. Started with Menu Matrix or similar format
2. Food cost and volume were cultivated accurately
3. Items with higher plate contribution are highlighted
4. Layout incorporates eye flow and positioning charts
5. Considered mental anchor points
6. Deleted dollar signs
7. Have doubled item or special high-point for mental anchoring
8. Used appropriate number sequences to fine-tune movement
Descriptions
1. Main course items and those with a higher plate contribution are given special attention
2. Mental anchor point is creative and establishes point of reference for higher check total
3. Special salads, desserts and sandwiches are described using appetizing copy
4. Menu clip-on and added information doesn't interfere with printed copy
Menu System Training
1. Separate menu for dinner, lunch, breakfast, dessert and appetizers
2. Ongoing wait staff training program
3. Servers understand which items to promote
4. Servers have tried best items
5. Specials and items outside menu are engineered for maximum plate contribution
6. Servers can describe best items from memory
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