full-service

Full service is a term that has many different uses. In general the term implies that the customer will receive as much service as is reasonably possible.

Gas station

A full service gas station indicates that besides pumping your fuel, the attendant will also wash your windows and check your vehicle's fluids. While obsolete in many places, it is legally mandated in the U.S. states of New Jersey and Oregon.

Hotels

Full availability of requisite standardized industry amenities; not limited to, but including the following: on-premise restaurants, room service, business center, concierge, fitness center, banquet halls, various room type selection (suites, etc.)

Car wash

A full service car wash indicates that in addition to simple washing your vehicle, the attendants will wash the interior glass, vacuum the interior and clean the seats.

Radio

A full service radio format consists of a mixture of news, music and talk shows, aimed toward a wide audience.

Paid sexual service

Full service is usually used by a massage parlour or outcall service to indicate that the individuals working as adult service providers will provide sexual intercourse. The 2009 documentary Happy Endings? filmed in Asian massage parlors in Rhode Island where prostitution was legal until 2009 covers the distinction between "full service" and "rub n tug" massage parlors. ^[1]

Rest area

A full service rest area is one that offers a gas station, food, rest rooms and other amenities for travelers.

Engineering

A full service engineering firm indicates that all engineering disciplines and staff required to construct a building or complete a building project are housed within the same company. The included disciplines are: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Plumbing Engineering.

Food service

A full service restaurant is used to describe a facility with table service.

See also

• Full Service Network

References