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This study aims to analyze the effect of retail layout on customer satisfaction levels at PT Trans Retail Medan Carrefour. In an increasingly competitive retail industry, store layout is one of the strategic factors that can affect comfort, shopping efficiency, and customer perceptions of service quality. This study uses a quantitative approach with descriptive and associative methods, involving 60 respondents who are active customers of Transmart Carrefour Medan. Data collection techniques were carried out through distributing questionnaires and direct observation. The results of multiple linear regression analysis show that retail layout has a significant effect on customer satisfaction, with a contribution of 75.9% to the variation in satisfaction levels. The layout factors that contribute the most include product placement, aisle design, lighting, signage, and ease of access between areas. These findings emphasize the importance of optimizing store layout as a strategy to improve the shopping experience and customer loyalty. Thus, retail management is advised to continue to evaluate and innovate in spatial planning in order to meet consumer expectations sustainably.  

This research explores the impact of consumer satisfaction on brand building within the rural health industry in Sichuan, focusing specifically on the elderly population in the context of the silver economy. It identifies key factors influencing consumer satisfaction, including quality of service, customer support, and community engagement. The study highlights how high-quality healthcare tailored to the needs of older adults fosters trust and loyalty, while adequate customer support enhances the overall experience by addressing specific concerns. Furthermore, community engagement creates a sense of belonging, increasing health service satisfaction. The findings suggest that healthcare providers can strengthen their brand by prioritizing these elements, leading to better health outcomes and increased consumer loyalty among 375 local Sichuan senior citizens

Along with the development of the era, many hotels and restaurants have sprung up both in big cities and in small towns. Thus, it can be seen that the business sector has become an arena of fierce and never-ending competition. The increasing establishment of restaurants in various places is the result of increasing market demand. Understanding the elements that influence the level of customer satisfaction is important. The purpose of this study is to explain how the influence of menu variation, taste and price on consumer satisfaction mediated by service quality. This study uses the theory of Planned Behavior with a sample size of 100 people and uses a purposive sampling technique. Data collection in this study was carried out using a questionnaire method via google form. The data analysis technique used in this study is SEM-PLS. The results of the study showed that the menu, taste, price have a significant effect on service quality, taste, price and service quality have a significant effect on consumer satisfaction while the menu does not have a significant effect on waiter satisfaction. Taste and price have a significant effect on consumer satisfaction through service quality as mediation, while the menu does not affect consumer satisfaction mediated by service quality. The results of this study can be used by cafes and restaurants to improve their services so that they can increase the satisfaction of consumers who come..

Food safety is a fundamental aspect in the culinary industry that plays a direct role in consumer health and business sustainability. However, culinary Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) often lack understanding of the importance of food safety standards and good sanitation practices. This community service activity aims to increase the awareness, knowledge, and skills of culinary MSME actors in implementing food safety principles as a whole. The methods used include theoretical and practical training, intensive assistance, and improvements to hygiene supporting facilities and infrastructure. A participatory and comprehensive approach is applied to ensure the active involvement of MSME partners in every stage of activities. This activity has significantly improved partner understanding, with pre-test and post-test scores showing an increase of 35%. As many as 90% of partners are able to demonstrate hygiene practices that meet standards, such as the use of personal protective equipment, raw material management, and sanitation of the work environment. In addition, the consumer satisfaction survey showed that 85% of respondents felt an improvement in the quality of culinary products after business actors implemented food safety principles. These results reflect the success of activities in forming a sustainable hygiene culture among culinary MSME actors. The holistic approach applied has proven to be effective in changing behavior and improving hygiene practices of business actors. This activity not only has an impact on improving product quality and consumer trust, but also strengthens the competitiveness of culinary MSMEs in a market that increasingly demands high quality standards. Thus, this community service makes a real contribution to strengthening the capacity of culinary MSMEs through the implementation of sustainable food safety.

The research has the aim of evaluating customer satisfaction with the aim of identifying service areas that must be improved and maintained. The Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method is applied to compare the level of importance (expectations) with the performance of services provided by Cafe XYZ to customers. The results of this study were analysed and visualised in a Cartesian diagram, where there are 9 customer service attributes that are considered important, spread across two quadrants: 5 attributes are in quadrant A and 4 attributes are in quadrant. Evaluation of customer satisfaction with Cafe XYZ services is measured by the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) method. The results showed that most consumers were satisfied with the services provided. Nevertheless, the company needs to continue to improve its service performance to achieve an optimal level of customer satisfaction.

This study aims to analyze and explore more deeply the concept of electronic word of mouth (eWOM) by examining the role of electronic service quality, with trust as an exogenous variable and electronic satisfaction as a mediating variable. The phenomenon of consumer behavior in the context of e-commerce continues to grow in line with the rapid increase in internet users. In Indonesia, internet users are projected to reach 72.8 million people, making the country the third-largest in internet penetration among ASEAN nations. This surge in internet usage has significantly influenced online shopping behavior, especially among digital-savvy consumers. However, this trend contrasts sharply with the declining performance of offline retail, as shopping centers are witnessing a drop in consumer visits. This decline is largely driven by three major factors: (1) shifting consumer preferences, (2) decreasing employment in physical retail sectors, and (3) a rapid rise in the number of online stores.The research utilizes primary data, collected from respondents who have made online purchases from two major marketplaces in Indonesia—Tokopedia and Lazada. The data were analyzed using the Smart PLS software to test the relationships between the variables. The results indicate that electronic service quality has a positive and significant effect on eWOM when mediated by trust. However, the direct effects of service quality and satisfaction on eWOM were found to be statistically insignificant. The findings suggest that building customer trust through enhanced service quality is a strategic priority for e-commerce platforms aiming to encourage consumers to share positive online recommendations.

Population growth in Indonesia increases the need for transportation, especially motorbikes, which makes the vehicle market more competitive and provides consumers with many choices. Consumers choose motorbikes based on price, after-sales service, quality, fuel efficiency and quality of workshop service. Good workshop service with easy administration and original spare parts will make consumers satisfied, while bad service will make them dissatisfied. Service quality is measured by the provider's ability to meet customer expectations, which influences customer satisfaction. Satisfaction is achieved when the results received are in line with expectations, including product quality, price and after-sales service. With the number of Honda motorbikes increasing and the number of AHASS workshops, competition is getting tougher, forcing organizations to provide high-quality services to attract new customers. The research method used was quantitative with a sample size of 291 customer respondents from the PT service workshop. AHASS. The research results show that service quality and price have a positive and significant effect on consumer satisfaction.

ABSTRACT The growth of the both traditional and fast-food culinary sector has been rapid and to maintain consumer satisfaction, it is a crucial factor for determining the progress of culinary business growth. Therefore, the objective of the study is to examine the influence of prices, promotions, and quality of service on consumer satisfaction at McDonald's Restaurant Semarang. The data was collected through the completion of questionnaires and it was analysed by using the double linear regression. The research findings indicate that the factors of price, promotion, and quality of service affect significant impact on consumer satisfaction at McDonald's Restaurant Semarang. Through the partial test, it revealed that consumer satisfaction is significantly impacted by both promotion and quality of the service, while the price has no significant influence on customer satisfaction.   ABSTRAK Perkembangan industri kuliner terjadi dengan sangat pesat dan tidak terbatas pada makanan tradisional, namun juga restoran cepat saji. Kepuasan konsumen menjadi indikator penting dalam menentukan arah pengembangan bisnis kuliner. Tujuan riset ini ialah guna menganalisis dampak harga, promosi, dan kualitas pelayanan akan kepuasan konsumen restoran McDonald’s Semarang. Data diperoleh dari pengisian kuisioner dan dianalisis menggunakan regresi linear berganda. Keluaran penelitian mengunjukkan bahwa harga, promosi, dan kualitas pelayanan mempunyai dampak signifikan secara simultan akan kepuasan konsumen restoran McDonald’s Semarang. Uji Parsial (Uji t) mendapati bahwa promosi dan kualitas pelayanan mempunyai dampak signifikan akan kepuasan konsumen sementara harga tidak mempunyai dampak signifikan akan kepuasan konsumen.  

The farm shop is still considered one of the business sectors that can bring in a lot of profit. Therefore, this research aims to determine the level of service quality, price and location on customer satisfaction at the Al Mubarok Wonodadi Agricultural Shop, Blitar Regency. This study used a non-probability sampling method, namely a saturated sample with a sample of 143 respondents and also used the help of the SPSS application program. The analysis technique used is validity test instrument test, reliability test, classic assumption test, multiple regression test, t test, F test, test of the coefficient of determination. The results of this study indicate that product quality has a partially significant positive effect on customer satisfaction at Al Mubarok Wonodadi Farm Shop, Blitar district, this can be seen from the significant t value of 0.00 <0.05 and service quality, price and location has a partially significant positive effect on customer satisfaction at Al Mubarok Wonodadi Agricultural Shop, Blitar Regency, this can be seen from the significant t value of 0.00 <0.05, while simultaneously service quality, price and location have a significant influence on consumer satisfaction at Al Mubarok Wonodadi Agricultural Shop, Blitar Regency, this can be seen from the significant F value of 0.00 <0.05.

This abstract explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing consumer satisfaction in Sichuan's online customer experience and service efficiency. With the rapid growth of e-commerce, understanding consumer preferences and behaviors has become crucial. AI technologies like chatbots, predictive analytics, and personalized recommendations are integrated into online platforms to streamline service delivery and improve user interactions. By leveraging data-driven insights, businesses can tailor their offerings to meet the specific needs of consumers, thereby increasing satisfaction levels. Furthermore, AI facilitates faster response times and more efficient problem resolution, leading to a seamless shopping experience. This study was conducted through an online questionnaire distributed to 380 Sichuan participants to measure their optimization and service efficiency satisfaction. The findings underscore that technical infrastructure, user acceptance and engagement, and service quality positively correlate with consumer satisfaction in AI experience improvement.

Customer satisfaction is very important for the continuation of a business because customer satisfaction can influence customer perspectives on products and services. The phenomenon that occurred in this study was a decrease in the market share of starbucks products in 2021-2023. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of innovation, promotion, product quality, price and service quality on customer satisfaction. This research was conducted on consumers of starbucks products in the Indonesian region. The data used in this study are primary data obtained from distributing questionnaires to respondents using google form. Data analysis in this study used multiple linear regression with the help of SPSS software version 26. The sample in this study were 97 respondents. The sampling technique used probability sampling with accidental sampling method. The results of this study explain that 1) innovation has a positive effect on customer satisfaction 2) promotion has a positive effect on customer satisfaction 3) product quality has no effect on customer satisfaction 4) price has a positive effect on customer satisfaction 5) service quality has a positive effect on customer satisfaction.

This study aims to examine and analyze the impact of promotions and prices on customer satisfaction, mediated by service quality in Medan City. The research is quantitative in nature, using an accidental sampling technique. Data collection was done through questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis was performed using SMART PLS. The population consisted of 50 respondents, all of whom were included as the research sample. The findings reveal that promotion has a positive and significant effect on service quality in Medan furniture stores. Price also positively and significantly impacts service quality at Akela Meubel in Medan. Promotions positively and significantly influence customer satisfaction at Akela Meubel, while price has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction in Medan furniture. Furthermore, promotion positively and significantly affects customer satisfaction at Akela Meubel in Medan through service quality, and price positively impacts satisfaction through service quality at Medan furniture.

Max Cleaning, as one of the MSMEs engaged in shoe washing services, has gained the trust of the public thanks to the quality of the washing carried out. Not only does it offer Max Cleaning services, it also sells its products, namely cleaners. Max Cleaning needs to develop packaging for its shoe cleaning products because competition is tight and product packaging is increasingly attractive, useful and at low prices, so it is necessary to develop packaging design. The development of shoe packaging cleaning designs that focus on consumer satisfaction using the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method lies in the need to understand and fulfill customer preferences and needs in depth. The research objective is to provide an improved design for shoe cleaning packaging products that suit customer needs. Data collection techniques used in research to obtain data from respondents using questionnaires. Based on 5 attributes that influence customer satisfaction, it has a high level of satisfaction and is needed by consumers, namely the unique shoe cleaner packaging product design influences the decision to buy" with a value of 3.39. Based on the analysis of raw weight, the attribute developed is an environmentally friendly packaging product. And packaging improvements have been added with detailed information on the ingredients, as well as how to use the shoe cleaner, adding to the value of the shoe cleaning product packaging. Added to this, the striking color of the logo design gives brightness and a unique impression to the packaging. Changing the material from previously 50% alcohol to 10% alcohol content, this is more effective and safe for the user's health and does not damage the shoe material.

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of Product Quality, Service Quality, and Price Perception on Consumer Satisfaction on TikTok Shop users partially and simultaneously. Including quantitative studies, this study applies the Lameshow and purposive formulas to determine the sample, namely 100 respondents of students of the Faculty of Economics, University of 17 August 1945 Surabaya, TikTok Shop users in Surabaya. The results of the analysis using SPSS show that Product Quality, Service Quality, and Price Perception affect Consumer Satisfaction partially, positively and significantly. The three variables also affect Consumer Satisfaction positively, significantly and simultaneously.

Beverage business competition in the modern era is growing rapidly due to marketing developments and the many beverage and food brands that have become popular in the community. This makes business competition must develop its business to be more attractive. Indonesians not only drink mineral water, but also tea. The popularity of tea, encourages many beverage manufacturers to try to produce new products. Vina's iced tea makes iced tea with a combination of sweetened condensed milk, one of the popular types of tea. This study aims to analyze the effect of tea flavor intensity and ice cube texture on iced tea marketing strategies in Tambak Rejo Village, Waru, Sidoarjo. In the beverage industry, flavor and texture are important factors that influence brand image and product attractiveness in the market. This study uses qualitative and quantitative methods, to find out how consumers respond to the quality of the tea flavor they offer and the freshness of the ice cubes, and how these two factors affect the region. We are investigating how this can help increase sales of iced tea. This study shows that improving the unique taste of tea and the use of ice cubes with optimal texture can improve consumer experience, strengthen brand image, and influence purchasing decisions. Therefore, a strategy to improve product quality by considering aspects of taste and texture is the main key to increasing the competitiveness and sales of ice the village of tambak rejo. This article uses the Praticipatory learning and action (PLA) method or active field learning method is a participatory research method in which consumers and business actors are directly involved in the process of community service activities. In the context of iced tea sales strategies, the PLA method is used to understand how the intensity of tea flavor and texture of ice cubes affect consumer satisfaction and increase sales. 

This study aims to analyze consumer trust levels toward Roti Aoka in the Pamarayan region. Roti Aoka, a flagship product of PT Indonesia Bakery Family, is widely known for its affordability (IDR 2,000–IDR 4,000) and good quality. Using a survey questionnaire method with purposive sampling, 100 respondents were selected based on their experience consuming Roti Aoka. The data shows that 97.2% of respondents are familiar with the product, while 98.1% have purchased it. The majority of respondents (81.1%) expressed satisfaction or high satisfaction with the product's quality, taste, and price. However, there is room for improvement, with 39.6% of respondents giving neutral responses regarding quality. This study highlights the importance of flavor innovation, ingredient education, and service enhancement to maintain consumer loyalty.

The aim of this research is to determine the impact of the influence of price and quality of service on customer satisfaction (case study at Mixue Pasar Bersih branch, Jababeka). The research method used is quantitative using hypothesis testing to analyze the relationship between the variables studied. The population used as research objects are consumers who buy Mixue products at the Jababeka Clean Market. Data analysis was implemented in the form of a questionnaire using the SPSS application with the tests used being the Validity Test and Reliability Test. Total respondents were 113 people from 15 questions, considering the questionnaire answers which stated Strongly Agree 23%, Agree 46%, Normal 24%, Disagree 5%, Strongly Disagree 1%. The results of the research state that X1 has an effect on Y and is supported by variable X2 which also has an effect on Y.

The aim of this research is to determine the impact of the influence of price and quality of service on customer satisfaction (case study at Mixue Pasar Bersih branch, Jababeka). The research method used is quantitative using hypothesis testing to analyze the relationship between the variables studied. The population used as research objects are consumers who buy Mixue products at the Jababeka Clean Market. Data analysis was implemented in the form of a questionnaire using the SPSS application with the tests used being the Validity Test and Reliability Test. Total respondents were 113 people from 15 questions, considering the questionnaire answers which stated Strongly Agree 23%, Agree 46%, Normal 24%, Disagree 5%, Strongly Disagree 1%. The results of the research state that X1 has an effect on Y and is supported by variable X2 which also has an effect on Y.

Factors that can attract consumer interest in satisfying customers at fast food restaurants in Medan City include providing quality service. In addition to service quality, customer experience is also another factor that can attract consumer interest in buying. One thing that companies can do is to build a brand so that it will create brand equity. Based on the description above, the title of the study is, " The Effect of Service Quality and Customer Experience on Customer Satisfaction at Fast Food Restaurants in Medan City ". The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of service quality and customer experience on customer satisfaction at fast food restaurants in Medan City, both partially and simultaneously, and the formulation of the problem in this study is whether service quality and customer experience affect customer satisfaction at fast food restaurants in Medan City. The results of the study indicate that service quality has a significant effect on customer satisfaction , customer experience has a significant effect on customer satisfaction and simultaneously the variables of service quality and customer experience have a significant effect on customer satisfaction. The company should pay more attention to the quality of service that has been provided to users of delivery services so that the service is not just a slogan but is implemented seriously so that the company's image is maintained in the eyes of service users.

Service quality & price are important factors and roots that can provide satisfaction for its customers. So that customers feel satisfied with the service provided. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of service quality and price on consumer satisfaction. This study uses a field research method whose sampling is done by distributing questionnaires to 100 consumers which are then analyzed using multiple linear analysis. The results of the study show that Service Quality and Price simultaneously or Together have a positive and significant effect on Consumer Satisfaction at Ruby Lash Salon, Tembalang Branch