Bitner’s Servicecape (Fig:1) and M-R (Fig:2) below indicates proposed framework to use as foundation for this study. For example, academics must analyse relevant literature, theories and analytical models that are relevant to the framework, and are related to the area of study. And the selected theory must also depend on the applicability, ease of execution and justifications. Figure 1: Servicecape Model – by Mary J Bitner
“Bitner’s framework can be a useful tool in enhancing a ‘food and beverage’ experience while certain servicescape components are emphasized” (Bitner, 1992). Figure 2: M-R Model
This modified M-R Model has extended to test various service environments such as restaurants, hotels, casinos, sports stadiums and events. And this theory has been widely proposed by researchers, and has been successfully adopted by services organisations (Wakefield & Blodgett, 2016). Thus, we will apply this framework in our study, as it is a suitable fit for identifying the influence of the restaurant environment on consumer behaviour.
Methodology
Design: The aim of the current study is exploring the influence of restaurant environment on consumer behaviour. In gathering the primary data, an administered survey questionnaires will be distributed to participants (the diners) at nominated restaurants, while they are awaiting for their checks or as they are preparing to leave after meals. This method ensures that the participants’ will give realistic responses which can
To this end the main objective of this research is to know the general performance stands of this restaurant with keen concern on the numerous variables that revolves around the profitability of the restaurant. The most important purpose of the study is to explicitly understand the general perception of the performance of the Remington’s restaurant, to put to light the real gist of understanding the research methodology that has been used by Remington’s restaurant, and lastly to know the overall satisfaction that various customers derive from the experience they get from this restaurant. The research study therefore focuses on the four distinct sets of variables: the research selection criteria, the invaluable perception on the performance criteria, the demographic indicators on the host and lastly, the invariable satisfaction criteria.
From the objective, the goal of the questionnaire was to understand how consumers see QSR’s for breakfast in an effort to boost sales for Bob’s Burgers. My survey questions are designed to effectively get into the consumers head to gain clear insights on the direction Bob’s Burgers should go in to increase their breakfast time sales. In the demographic and screening section, my questions will clear out the respondents who are not in the target market for this study. While weeding those out who are not of age or who do not use QSR’s for breakfast we also gain some insight on what certain regions prefer from a QSR at breakfast time and how income level and the type of area someone lives in effects purchase decisions. This information would be
By thoroughly describing an average visit to a fast food chain, the author achieves to establish experience. By mentioning the structure of the establishment and its warmly inviting feeling it draws more customers. Thus, this increases profit.
A research by Antun and Gustafson (2005) focused on restaurants and clubs’ menus in the United States. The authors compared the menus to determine how they should be planned, and what impact it has on the customers. Although this study did not target vegetarians in particular, it took into account the health factor. In order to compare the menus, the researchers chose 61 different restaurants and clubs. They did not choose the samples randomly, they selected 36 upscale restaurants and 25 clubs “serving American or Continental cuisine” (Antun &
The purpose of this summary is to show what was researched after completing and analyzing the results from the McDonalds Edwardsville, Il location. Most of the results showed satisfaction in our store. However, one of the five surveys taken showed a dissatisfaction in the location. This may seem alarming, being only that this individual showed dissatisfaction can mean they may not think highly of McDonald’s in the first place. Others relatively showed the same satisfaction towards the quality of service and entrées. Three out of the five individuals showed they would visit the location again. This may show they are regulars and they would still continue to come to this location, or they were completely satisfied to return again. For the two other dissatisfied customers will be an area of focus on improving this location. We will look into this as in cleanliness of the store, employee presence and helpfulness to customers. One individual who decided not to provide anymore information could have been a visiting customer who we can take into consideration. We may see regulars as not noticing the flaws in the location because they are constantly coming in and ignoring details. We also noticed cleanliness was all relatively the same through all individuals. Analyzing the results, cleanliness and customer satisfaction will be our main focus on improvements. Customers who would visit the location showed interest in returning to this location which can mean steady
The Remington restaurant, located in Tampa Florida, wanted to better understand their customer’s views and opinions of the restaurant by using a survey method. This method would reveal the perception of the customer to see what category the Remington restaurant is in, what performance the customer expects, and how satisfied the customers are when they leave the Remington
The purpose of this paper is to summarize the considerations that Target Corporation must take into account to determine the market feasibility of opening gourmet restaurants inside its stores. A brief history of the corporation will provide the reader with some general information about the company’s early years. A situation analysis will then address much of what the Marketing Department must consider, including trends, product life cycle stage, opportunities and threats, as well as potential strengths and weaknesses. The paper goes on to discuss Target’s customer profile, and how that will be a determining
Servicescape is a topic that focuses on the physical evidence of an organization. Everything from the exterior of a company to their interior and employees is an attribute of servicescape. The topic deals with the impression created by the company in the eyes of the customer walking in to the company. Whatever the customer sees is what they will perceive is the basic idea of servicescape in a company. In addition to the physical evidence, there are behaviors and internal responses to the servicescape that comes from within a customer.
The purpose of the scanning the social, demographic and culture is to determine the significance of population changes on the nature of population and customer purchase behaviour. (Reed 2007) Obviously, population change brings huge impact to product lines and service model. Currently, more and more new residential immigrate to Australia and Box Hill is traditional Asia area. That is meaning the customer needs are more various and restaurant should modified the manual to fit various taste and religion. As we all know, Subway is traditional western fast food provider. The food is developed more suit western taste. My survey tested the eighty customers’ attitude at the Box Hill Centro, the samples are random picked, which classified two groups, local peoples and new immigration or oversea student. The survey found that more than 40% interviewers are “very like” to take meal at Subway, 30% interviewers “like” Subway, 15% interviewers had no comments and 15% interviewers
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report provides an in-depth analysis of the conduct of a market research project exploring customer expectation, satisfaction and behaviour in relation fast food restaurants. Particular attention is paid to Subway restaurants outlining the key strategies needed in order to increase popularity and therefore visitor numbers.
In the past decade, China’s demand for catering services witnesses a double-digit rise (HKTDC Research, 2013). According to the restaurant markets in China report, it states that the demand for restaurant services will increase continuously at around 9% by 2023 (Reuters, 2014). First, the increasing demand results from the fast development of society. Nowadays, people are able to improve the living standard and have more disposable income. Middle-level citizens pursue the quality of life; therefore they patronize various restaurants and have different experiences. Also, the increase in middle-level population with the purchasing power leads to the rise in eating out frequency (HKTDC Research, 2013). In addition, in a highly competitive catering industry, the restaurant makes great effort to provide the
Service customer interaction can also be between the customer and technology. The customer may be required to interact with technology in a technology based service encounter to experience the service on offer. In such a service encounter the customer is in control and might be willing to participate but not possessing the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities to operate the machinery for example for a customer to purchase goods online or book a hotel reservations using the company’s website requires the customer to be computer literate hence when not and fails to place an order the service on offer would be deemed by the specific customers as of poor quality. Lovelock and Gummesson (2004) suggest that the service offer and encounter are less variable when machine-intensive technologies are utilised in service encounters since variability of the service encounter posses a great threat to the quality of service on offer. In a case where the customer successfully interacts with the technology in the service
The development of a new restaurant is recommended with the aim of meeting multiple aims. When looking at the way a company can increase business Ansoff has identified 4 potential strategies which may be used, which are based on two variables; the aim of developing new product or attracting new customers. The four strategies are penetration, product expansion, market expansion, or diversification (Hooley et al. 2007). The development of a restaurant will allow the firm to pursue several goals simultaneously increasing revenues and the level of guest satisfaction with the amenities.
The paper presents an analysis of the different factors influencing the restaurant industry and how these factors increase or decrease the demand for such services. The hypothesis that will be examined is that the performance of restaurants is mostly based on the type of food chosen by customers when they decide to go out for dinner, lunch, breakfast, or simply for a snack. What type of food refers mainly the nationality or concept of the food, (traditional American, Italian, Indian, Latin, or from any other type of culture). This factor is important because when customers go out to for dinner; they decide what to eat before deciding where to eat. That is why this factor is considerably important according to the hypothesis.
The study of customer preferences towards restaurants is conducted in the regions of Manipal, and Udupi region with an objective of understanding the customer’s frame of mind with respect to the restaurants and their opinion about services offered and also to measure their level of satisfaction. The research was conducted with help of both primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected with the help of a structured questionnaire and personal interview with the customers and secondary data was collected through magazines and reliable sources of internet. The whole research focussed on finding out whether the services provided by the restaurants owners could satisfy the customers.