Factors Affecting Customer Satisfaction of Thai Restaurants in Malaysia
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Dec 14, 2016
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Thai food customer satisfaction Malaysian customers Thai restaurants
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Thai food not only gains popularity among Thais but also foreigners. In Malaysia, a number of Thai restaurants enhance the reputation of Thai cuisine, making it one of the favorite dishes of Malaysian people. Due to the intense competition in culinary business, restaurant operators have to take heed of customers’ satisfaction, an indicator of efficiency as well as prosperity of their business. This study examined factors affecting customer satisfaction of Thai restaurants in Malaysia. These factors included food quality, services quality, perceived value and physical environment. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 313 customers at Thai restaurants. A descriptive statistical analysis and multiple regression analysis were then conducted. Results showed a high level of satisfaction of the Malaysian customers and a significant impact of the four factors on their satisfaction. This research concluded with further discussion findings and practical implications of the study as well as future research ideas.
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Benrit, P. (2016). Factors Affecting Customer Satisfaction of Thai Restaurants in Malaysia. Journal of Cultural Approach, 17(32), 59–72. Retrieved from https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cultural_approach/article/view/72395
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