Understanding American customer perceptions on Japanese food and services in the U.S

Author

Hoon Lim, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Award Date

12-2010

Degree Type

Professional Paper

Degree Name

Master of Science in Hotel Administration

Department

Hotel Administration

First Committee Member

Yen-Soon Kim, Chair

Number of Pages

44

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to provide an appropriate approach for Japanese restaurant operators to identify the wants and needs of their American customers, and thereby assist restaurateurs in developing strategies that would best attract this market. There are many important attributes of Japanese food and services that affect the satisfaction and behavioral intentions of American customers. Japanese restaurant operators should recognize the perceptions of their American customers and monitor the factors affecting customer satisfaction and revisit intention. This effort will lead Japanese restaurants in the U.S. to improve their operational and marketing efficiency, and thereby increase profitability.

Keywords

Business plans; Consumer satisfaction; Japanese restaurants

Disciplines

Food and Beverage Management | Hospitality Administration and Management | Marketing

File Format

pdf

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Repository Citation

Lim, Hoon, "Understanding American customer perceptions on Japanese food and services in the U.S" (2010). UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones. 654.
http://dx.doi.org/10.34917/1757765

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