What is is working in a restaurant considered retail?

Working in a restaurant is generally not considered working in traditional <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Retail">Retail</a>.

Here's why:

• Focus on Service: Restaurants primarily focus on providing a service (preparing and serving food) rather than solely selling goods. Retail is more about selling tangible products.
• Transformation of Goods: Restaurants transform raw ingredients into prepared meals. Retail usually involves selling goods in a relatively unchanged state.
• Inventory Management: While restaurants do manage inventory, it's often perishable and tied directly to the menu and food preparation, unlike the broader range of goods often found in retail settings.
• Point of Sale: While restaurants use point of sale (POS) systems similar to retail, the transaction is for a meal experience, which includes preparation, ambiance, and service. In retail, the transaction is for the product itself.
• Industry Classification: Government and industry classification systems (like NAICS) typically categorize restaurants under "Accommodation and Food Services" rather than "Retail Trade."

However, there can be some overlap:

• Selling Packaged Goods: Some restaurants also sell packaged goods like sauces, seasonings, or branded merchandise, which could be considered retail activity.
• Quick-Service Restaurants: Quick-service restaurants (fast food) can have aspects of both service and retail, where the focus is on speed and efficiency, similar to some retail operations.