Structural Equation Modeling to Construct Customer Behavioral Intentions in Japanese-Style Yakiniku Restaurants: A Case Study of the Umai Chain Brand

By constructing a linear structural equation model, we explored the impact of the customer service, food quality, and physical environment on customer behavioral intentions with experiential value and customer satisfaction as mediators. We focused on customers of the renowned Taiwanese franchised re...

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Main Authors: Chih-Wei Lin, Wen-Goang Yang, Wei-Yeng Sia, Yi-Ling Liu, Yu-Sheng Lin, Chen-Hsiang Hsieh
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Wen-Goang Yang
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Yu-Sheng Lin
Chen-Hsiang Hsieh
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description By constructing a linear structural equation model, we explored the impact of the customer service, food quality, and physical environment on customer behavioral intentions with experiential value and customer satisfaction as mediators. We focused on customers of the renowned Taiwanese franchised restaurant, Umai Yakiniku, in the Taichung area, Taiwan, and its services. Through customer perception and experience, we unraveled the subsequent behavioral dynamics. A total of 337 valid questionnaires were collected through purposive sampling. The participants encompassed customers who had previously dined at the Umai Yakiniku restaurant, excluding those attending corporate events. The overall behavioral model of customers showed a satisfactory level of fit. The customer service, food quality, and physical environment significantly impacted the experiential value. Customer service directly impacted customer satisfaction, while food quality and the physical environment indirectly affected customer satisfaction. Experiential value positively impacted customer satisfaction, and customer satisfaction positively affected behavioral intentions. Such findings provide information for related companies and their strategic management.
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spelling doaj-art-dbeda432fc8e4cfc8f7c65b61e8aff072025-08-20T02:55:32ZengMDPI AGEngineering Proceedings2673-45912024-09-017413610.3390/engproc2024074036Structural Equation Modeling to Construct Customer Behavioral Intentions in Japanese-Style Yakiniku Restaurants: A Case Study of the Umai Chain BrandChih-Wei Lin0Wen-Goang Yang1Wei-Yeng Sia2Yi-Ling Liu3Yu-Sheng Lin4Chen-Hsiang Hsieh5Department of Leisure Service Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung 413310, TaiwanDepartment of Leisure Service Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung 413310, TaiwanDepartment of Business Administration, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung 413310, TaiwanDepartment of Leisure Service Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung 413310, TaiwanGeneral Education Center, Chaoyang University of Technology Taichung, Taichung 411030, TaiwanDepartment of Business Administration, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung 413310, TaiwanBy constructing a linear structural equation model, we explored the impact of the customer service, food quality, and physical environment on customer behavioral intentions with experiential value and customer satisfaction as mediators. We focused on customers of the renowned Taiwanese franchised restaurant, Umai Yakiniku, in the Taichung area, Taiwan, and its services. Through customer perception and experience, we unraveled the subsequent behavioral dynamics. A total of 337 valid questionnaires were collected through purposive sampling. The participants encompassed customers who had previously dined at the Umai Yakiniku restaurant, excluding those attending corporate events. The overall behavioral model of customers showed a satisfactory level of fit. The customer service, food quality, and physical environment significantly impacted the experiential value. Customer service directly impacted customer satisfaction, while food quality and the physical environment indirectly affected customer satisfaction. Experiential value positively impacted customer satisfaction, and customer satisfaction positively affected behavioral intentions. Such findings provide information for related companies and their strategic management.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/74/1/36perceived valueexperiential valuecustomer satisfaction
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Chen-Hsiang Hsieh
Structural Equation Modeling to Construct Customer Behavioral Intentions in Japanese-Style Yakiniku Restaurants: A Case Study of the Umai Chain Brand
Engineering Proceedings
perceived value
experiential value
customer satisfaction
title Structural Equation Modeling to Construct Customer Behavioral Intentions in Japanese-Style Yakiniku Restaurants: A Case Study of the Umai Chain Brand
title_full Structural Equation Modeling to Construct Customer Behavioral Intentions in Japanese-Style Yakiniku Restaurants: A Case Study of the Umai Chain Brand
title_fullStr Structural Equation Modeling to Construct Customer Behavioral Intentions in Japanese-Style Yakiniku Restaurants: A Case Study of the Umai Chain Brand
title_full_unstemmed Structural Equation Modeling to Construct Customer Behavioral Intentions in Japanese-Style Yakiniku Restaurants: A Case Study of the Umai Chain Brand
title_short Structural Equation Modeling to Construct Customer Behavioral Intentions in Japanese-Style Yakiniku Restaurants: A Case Study of the Umai Chain Brand
title_sort structural equation modeling to construct customer behavioral intentions in japanese style yakiniku restaurants a case study of the umai chain brand
topic perceived value
experiential value
customer satisfaction
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/74/1/36
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