Table 1

Summary of coding procedures for RQ1

Concepts and labels from interviewsSub-themesThemes
Finding skilled staffStaffingRestaurant management
Lack of experience in training the staff
On-the-job learning of leading the staff
Finding staff who will work on-call
Load in/load out constantlyStorage
Not able to buy in bulk due to limited storage space
Transporting food from the prep site to the production site
No storage space
Gaining access to distributorsProduct
Find quality products
Finding ethnic products for recipes
Paying taxesLegal requirementEntrepreneurial
Health codes
Signing contract termsBusiness decisions
Understanding how to negotiate contract terms
Forecasting the number of coversRevenue model (A la carte vs. Ticketed)
People are not showing up
Overprepping food
Underprepping food
Small or no cooking spaceLack of spaceCooking/Execution
Multiple days of prep leading up to the event
Stressful because guests were so close
Foreign/Unfamiliar kitchen equipmentEquipment (Technical and Transportation)
Not commercial equipment
Managing ticket timesOperating efficiency
Queuing
Getting food out in a timely manner
Serving a large number of people in a short amount of time
Load in/load out constantlyPhysical stressPhysical and mental
Physical stress on the body
Multiple days of prep leading up to the event
Working 7 days a week
Driving around to shop for all the ingredients
People are not showing upMental stress
Worrying about the event before and after 

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