Investigation of the Effect of Restaurant Atmosphere on Behavioral Intention

Abstract

The present study aims to examine the effect of restaurant atmosphere on behavioral intention. The study sample group consists of 412 guests visiting the a la carte restaurants residing in Bodrum destination. The questionnaire was applied to restaurant customers between June-December 2018. The convenience sampling method was used within the scope of the research. SPSS and AMOS statistical programs were utilized to calculate the validity and reliability of the questionnaire and test the hypotheses. When the study results are examined, it can be noted that the spatial layout & employee factor and view from the window had a positive effect on the revisit intention, word-of-mouth intention, and willingness to pay more. Furthermore, it was determined that the ambiance affected the willingness to pay more positively. Nonetheless, it has been identified that there was no statistically significant effect of the ambiance and facility aesthetics on the revisit intention and word-of-mouth intention. Finally, it was figured out that facility aesthetics did not statistically significantly affect willingness to pay more.