Hospitality students creatively solving problems with Lego Learning Initiative
From constructing towers to landscapes, students are building physical representations of business strategies and practicing creative problem-solving as part of the “Lego Learning Initiative for Hospitality Management Education.”
Restaurants can benefit from having a visible wait line
The presence of a pre-process wait line, such as waiting to be seated at a restaurant, can increase perceived brand popularity of the business among first-time customers, according to a new study from the School of Hospitality Management.
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New research led by School of Hospitality Management Associate Professor Breffni Noone found that the presence of a pre-process wait line, such as waiting to be seated at a restaurant, can increase perceived brand popularity of the business among first-time customers.
