Moderating effect of brand equity on relationship quality in chain restaurant industry: a conceptual paper

The purpose of this paper is to discuss at a conceptual level on the moderating effect of brand equity on relationship quality in the chain restaurant industry. A conceptual model of relationship quality expanded with brand equity construct is proposed. The paper finds brand equity moderates the rel...

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Main Authors: Tuan, Lo Ying, Jusoh, Ahmad
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/51177/
http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.2991/icibet.2013.203
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Summary:The purpose of this paper is to discuss at a conceptual level on the moderating effect of brand equity on relationship quality in the chain restaurant industry. A conceptual model of relationship quality expanded with brand equity construct is proposed. The paper finds brand equity moderates the relationship between patrons’ dining experience and relationship quality in achieving customer loyalty. The paper hopes to provide managers in services, particularly those in the restaurant industry, relevant information to assist in improving their relationship marketing programs.