Perceived Food Quality, Satisfaction, Brand Image In Restaurants And Recommendation Intention Relation

Abstract

In this study, the interaction in between recommendation intention and perceived food quality, satisfaction, brand image is examined. The relations among stated variables are statistically analysed with structural equation modelling. Conceptual framework is formed by having literature review and a questionnaire is applied to 361 consumers dined at Köfteci R. restaurant located in İzmir, with convenience sampling method. In the study, descriptive (percentage, average, standard deviation) and predictive statistics methods are used. Also, structural equation model is benefited to test the relation among latent variables. In the light of acquired results, it has been identified that food quality positively and strongly affects the brand image, satisfaction and recommendation intention. In addition to this, it has been also identified that consumer satisfaction has significant and positive effect on brand image and recommendation intention. The research has been concluded with the recommendation to various stakeholders and other researchers in the light of acquired results.