1,244
Views
16
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Articles

Eating-Out Motivations and Variety-Seeking Behavior: An Exploratory Approach on Loyalty Behavior

, &
Pages 289-312
Accepted author version posted online: 21 May 2012
Published online:20 Feb 2013
 

The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of several consumer motivations (i.e., hedonic and utilitarian value, atmospheric, subjective well-being, and deal proneness) on loyalty behavior in the wide-ranging, eating-out context. Within the research framework, moderating roles of variety-seeking behavior are further analyzed. Results show that major eating-out motivations had different effects on customers' loyalty behavior, especially between high and low variety-seeking groups. The results of this study entail the importance of experiential, quality of life, and affective aspects of consumptions. The concepts of variety-seeking behavior illustrate a need for further investigations from both managers and researchers because of their seemingly important role in consumers' eating-out motivations.

Reprints and Permissions

Please note: We are unable to provide a copy of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or commercial or derivative permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below.

Permission can also be obtained via Rightslink. For more information please visit our Permissions help page.