In this study, we aimed to investigate the financial implications of website performance on restaurant visitor traffic. It is crucial to address the current challenges faced by the restaurant industry, such as decreasing diner numbers due to rising prices, which can have a negative impact on the...

The main purpose of this study is to understand how Portuguese restaurants' solvency was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, considering the factors that influence it. Financial information was collected for the years 2019 and 2020 in the SABI database to elaborate a quantitative methodology; a...

Die Infrastruktur der deutschen Autobahnen ist von zentraler Bedeutung für den Wirtschafts-verkehr, den Tourismus und die Mobilität der Bürgerinnen und Bürger. Ein zentraler Bestandteil dieser Infrastruktur sind Haltepunkte entlang der Fernstraßen. Autobahnraststätten und Autohöfe dienen...

Research published about the restaurant industry has experienced consistent growth over the past few decades. Yet, a comprehensive bibliometric review of this research has not been performed. This study aimed to perform such a review by examining peer-reviewed articles (n = 792) focused on...

As the platform economy continues to reshape the way we live, work, and consume, firms across industries are increasingly dependent upon platforms to engage with customers. Although prior research highlights how these firms develop strategic responses to cope with risks and vulnerabilities...

This paper studies how output prices are affected by increases in the minimum wage. To the best of our knowledge, we provide the first examination of how the prices of an entire menu of items at a single business adjust in response to a minimum wage increase. Using data we gather form a...

The restaurant industry, especially fine dining, is characterized by intense competition and an increasing number of closures. Wine is a profit lever, but the exploitation of sales potential can present a challenge. As consumers encounter more extensive wine lists, they often find themselves...

Popayán (Colombia) was the first city to be designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2005, positioning itself as a symbolic 'myth of origin' within the network. In the context of growing demands for local strategies aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is...

In recent years, as consumer income levels have increased, restaurant customers' preferences have changed, and this is especially reflected in ALCR customers with high service quality. The research was based on the hypothesis that ALCR's service quality is high. In this study, tourism...

The restaurant industry is quite similar across borders. It is a labour-intensive industry that is important for tourism and employment. It consists mainly of many small businesses that are regionally dispersed. There are many studies that have analysed this sector. However, rather few articles...

The study aims to investigate causal recipes to improve restaurant customers' loyalty (LOY) during COVID-19 post-pandemic. The study utilizes Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) within the framework of complexity theory to examine the intricate relationship between antecedent...

This study examines the influence of food reviewers on user engagement and purchase intention in the food and beverage (F&B) sector. Findings indicate that food reviewers positively impact both user interaction and purchase intention, with three key factors emerging: reviewer reputation, video...

In the post-COVID-19 era, the Indian restaurant industry increasingly relies on digital menus to influence consumer behavior. This study explores the impact of Perceived Convenience (PC), Menu Informativeness (MI), and Menu Visual Appeal (MVA) on purchase intentions. This research aims to fill...