ABSTRACT
When you have read this chapter, you will be able to
Recognise the nature and the structural characteristics of the restaurants, fast food and contract food-service sectors in China.
Identify the origins of eating out and chronicle the historical development of restaurants, fast food and contract food service in China.
Highlight some of the influencing factors on this development.
Critically review major issues and operational trends.
Discuss the future outlook for restaurants, fast food and contract food service in China.
