These activities are important for the whole family. They keep everyone busy so that children behave well and adults can relax. Children say they prefer restaurants that offer something interesting to look at on the walls or hanging from the ceiling. Activities such as those described above are key from the children's perspective as well. Both parents and children would prefer an alternative to bread, however.
Parents find that bread fills children up too much, and children find bread a bit boring.
Both parents and kids expressed an interest in pre-meal food that is more interesting, but would not spoil their appetites. Fast, early service Quick service is a key factor in the quality of a family's dining experience. Spending longer in a restaurant only leads to behaviour problems. Regardless of what activities are available, children's meals should be served within ten to fifteen minutes of being ordered. If a restaurant offers the right combination of atmosphere, service, activities, and food, parents will not only try it out, they will become loyal, regular customers.