Abstract: A method for controlling an operation is provided wherein the control method increases demand relative to capacity when demand is normally low and/or increases the amount of time during which demand approaches or is at capacity so as to improve the productivity of the operation. The operation may be the cooking of food, for instance within a restaurant. The method of control includes the consideration of demand against capacity and as a result provides for variation in the incentive given to promote demand where needed. This may be the presence or absence of the incentive and/or the level of the incentive offered. The method may include the use of a booking system through which the incentives are offered and through which at least some of the indications of demand are received.

Abstract: The invention provides for canopy designs for furniture, mountings for attaching such canopies to resin and plastic frames to tubular frames. Methods of mounting and methods of assembly are also provided.