Fast Food Strategic Advantage: Healthy Foods
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-2019
Department
School of Business
Abstract
Fast food restaurants (FFRs) [NAICS: 722513 (U. S. Census Bureau (2017)], represent a significant and vibrant industry within the global economy. Considerable research has investigated ways for fast food restaurants (FFRs) to achieve strategic advantage. And while FFR consumers are predominately male, there are large numbers of female FFR consumers (Dugan, 2013). Little research has been conducted to examine whether males and females differ as consumers in their food choice selections. This study, while exploratory in nature, examines whether males and females differ in terms of the healthiness of food choices during a FFR dining experience. Findings indicate the genders differ with respect to the healthiness of the food items chosen in while dining at a FFR. The implications of the findings and suggested managerial strategies for FFR success are discussed.
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.18374/RBR-19-1.1
First Page
5
Last Page
12
Volume
19
Issue
1
ISSN
15462609, 23789670
Recommended Citation
Jones, S. C., Narcum, J. A., & Mason, K. H. (2019). Fast food strategic advantage: Healthy foods. Review of Business Research, 19 (1): 5-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.18374/RBR-19-1.1