Volume 7 Issue 2
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Fast Food Consumption Behaviour of Sri Lankans: With Special Reference to Gampaha and Colombo Districts
Hirunika Nirmani
Undergraduate, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
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Poornima K. Gayathree
Senior Lecturer, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
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Shantha Udaya Kumara
Britishway English Academy, Nittambuwa, Sri Lanka
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ABSTRACT
Fast food industry in Sri Lanka can be considered as a very competitive industry with the rivalry being intensified every single day with the entry of new players to the market. There are both local and international fast food brands currently operating in the country, adding to the competition. In such a situation, marketers are faced with the challenge of making their customers loyal to their fast food brand. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to identify the factors contribute in creating brand loyalty towards fast food industry in Sri Lanka, with special reference to internationally franchised fast food brands currently operating in the country.
The sample of 150 respondents of this study was selected from Colombo and Gampaha Districts representing the Western Province and a questionnaire based survey method was used to gather the primary data required for the study. Various statistical techniques such as hypothesis testing, Pearson Correlation coefficient, Regression analysis were used to arrive at the research objectives.
The results revealed that, food quality, brand image and promotions significantly influence the brand loyalty of the fast food brands. It also revealed that price and atmosphere were not significant factors in influencing the brand loyalty. Therefore, it is recommended that to induce brand loyalty fast food restaurants should provide quality foods and enhance the brand image with sound promotional campaigns.
Keywords: Brand Loyalty, Food Quality, Promotions
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