A Study of the Mimic Visiting Restaurants: Focused on the Search and Visit of Gourmet Restaurants

Sunhee Seo; 유은주

doi:10.17086/JTS.2018.42.9.123.137

When mimicking the behavior of other consumers, there are a variety of choices in the restaurant selection decision process. The restaurant search is a typical example of mimicking psychology and mimic purchase behavior, and the psychology of visiting restaurants depending on the reputation of people is included in mimic behavior. Nevertheless, there is a lack of interest in customers’ mimicking psychology and behavioral research inherent in restaurant searches in the food service industry. This study conducted a focus group interview to understand mimicking psychology and mimic behavior in restaurants. Nine males and 18 females aged from their 20s to 50s participated in the focus group interview. Data were analyzed based on Colaizzi’s six steps method deriving 103 significant statements, 13 formulated meaning, and four themes: to find authentic taste, to reduce opportunity cost, to get gracious hospitality, and to experience the latest culture. Ultimately, these were integrated as “searching for value for money.” The results will help to identify the factors affecting decision making in restaurants as well as changes in consumer consumption patterns, and will contribute to the development of strategies to meet the diverse needs of customers.

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