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Chapter 1
Introduction
Satisfied customers tend to stay loyal with products that can satisfy their needs
and wants, Mohd Suki (2017). Coffee shops provide a range of functions,
happiness and loyalty inside specific coffee shops in Butuan City. The coffee
shop market is rapidly expanding, with customers increasingly expecting not only
Satisfaction is a vital for modern day business for two main reasons. First,
customers are scarce resource it is far easier to obtain from an old customer than
from new one. Second, customer loyalty and satisfaction have a positive effect
part of the food and beverage industry, and coffee consumption has been
growing globally. Customers like coffee shops that provide a variety of fascinating
and engaging services. Consumers frequently visit coffee shops because they
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customer usually rebound and buy more. Besides buying more they also work as
(2016).
concerns starts with attentive listening and empathy. Understand their issue and
apologize for any inconvenience. Challenges are normally encounter when you
have business or in any aspects. Loyalty is an essential asset for particular brand
to maintain excellent relationship with its customers and secure its continuing
business outcomes, increase sales figure and customer loyalty, Lee Moon &
loyalty when customer’s need, wants and expectations are fulfilled or exceeded
through products or service activity, Parl & Kang (2015). In the process, client
However, our study aims to identify the Customers Satisfaction and loyalty
of Selected Coffee shops in Butuan City. The selected Coffee shops in the study
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are Shell café, Torque Coffee, 3rd Floor Espresso, The Brews Break and Project
Brew. By that, the researchers are able to determine the primary variables of
organization.
design and sampling should use. Moreover, the researchers with gather data and
ethical principles while ensuring the integrity and validity of the data collected and
processed.
Foreign Literature
loyalty has become need of the hotel organization. But to gain customers loyalty,
it is necessary for the organizations to know about the factors which influencing
cards, discount cards, coffee vouchers, low prices and environmentally friendly
coffee are some examples of these strategies. Price becomes the factor that
might impact customer behavior. Price fairness is also defined as the customer's
(2016).
helps attract attention and retain loyal consumers. A company must design the
quality service and good prices. To get loyal consumers, a supportive or strategic
location is needed, good service that can make consumers feel satisfied so that
later consumers can trust the shopping place which will then form a loyalty from
Chung-Sub S., Gyu-Sam H., Hye-Won L., Sun-Rae., (2015). Product Quality is
an important thing that every company must strive for if it wants its products to
compete in the market to satisfy consumer needs and desires, Tirtayasa (2017).
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loyalty includes customers who want to subscribe in the long term buy repeatedly
in the same place, voluntarily recommend products to others, pay more loyalty,
(2021).
Basically, consumer always see and evaluate the quality of products in the
market before buying, Adhikari (2018). Product quality can make or break your
product depends on the end user. Each consumer has their own idea of what
demonstrates quality, while others may look for something unpretentious and
easy to use, Caramela, April (2024). Product quality according to Kotler and
Keller in Herviana and Anik., (2018) define Product Quality as the totality of
and Yusuf, (2021) the primary quality of the product that is perceived is the
B.O (2015).
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key component for the success of the business and at the same time it plays a
vital role to expand the market value Kabu K. and Soniya M. (2017). Customer
brand then it creates a bond between the customer and the brand. The more
customer is satisfied, the more loyal towards the brand. A loyal customer leads to
an increase in both sales and profitability Sharma, A and Gupta, J and Gera, L
and Sati, M and Sharma, S, (2020). Rapid growth in this segment has been
consumers can afford it now. In the case of women, buying coffee has become
less burdensome, as more women have entered the workforce Jung and Kim
(2016).
can be achieved through understanding the needs of the target market, and the
greater extent, Asabi, O.M, Ibojo, B.O. (2015). Reichheld argues that the
customer must “feel good” about their relationship with the brand – that the
company understands the values them and that the company engages both the
customer’s head and their heart. Coffee shops can take a variety of approaches
when deciding how much to charge for each drink and food item they sell. We’ll
get into a few of the most popular pricing strategies for coffee shops, Katherine
Boyarsky (2024).
services they have obtained. The level of satisfaction is determined not only by
the quality of the products or services but also by way of acquisition, and
behavior. The desire to revisit considers the possibility of a result later on the
influence of the level of consumer preference for the product or service, John
content after what the person desired or wanted. It is difficult to know whether the
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customers are satisfied with the availability of the product or services. So, giving
to giving satisfaction to customers is not an easy task, for this different factor is
Local Literature
promotion, physical evidence, and price are efficient for consumer satisfaction.
These are same aspects that are effective in customer perception, the
application of which can optimize service quality, Ivhan A. et al. (2024). Service
Quality has become extremely common in recent years. Adopting this will ensure
that customer demands and expectations are met, Paniterce, D. and Ylagan, A.
confirmation of beliefs is what determines the level of satisfaction, Jin and Chen
(2020).
because it influences the choice of resorts and the decision of the customer to
return to the same resort, Mohamad, Ab Yazid, Khatibi, and Azam (2017).
Customer satisfaction is the leading criteria for assessing the quality provided to
customers via the products or service, loyalty would follow after experiencing,
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satisfaction is critical for a business. And Djan and Adawwiyyah (2020) stated
that the chosen alternative product has achieved at least the same result as or
trust and loyalty. According to Law Bouda & Akkarene (2021), Loyalty is a deep-
the retailer’s product offering are the most important keys to consumer
satisfaction.
Vega-Vasquez (2016). For this reason, developing customer loyalty is one of the
how well or poorly an organization meets the needs of its clients, Fedotova,
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customer satisfaction in the resort industry that may focus on gaining loyalty
Oliver, K. G., Demain, C., Quitoy, H, L., and Palmes, D. (2022). Customer
performance received, Rita et al., 2019; To et al., 2020; Cheng et al. (2019).
chosen options at least meet customers’ expectations and where the result is
dissatisfaction when the expectation is not met, Giao, Basari and Shamsudin
(2020).
good, service or brand) are associated with loyalty, Kim et al., (2015); So et al.,
tell friends and family about the service provider, Kanyama, Nurittamont, &
the buyer to keep using and making future purchases of a good or service
Theoretical Framework
exchange for the services experience. If any business organization does not
care about customers satisfaction, then the customers do not care to come back
Thus, in this present era, almost every business organization have already
local coffee shop company. It is the ultimate goal of every business due to its
potential impact on repeat buying behavior, Kim et at. (2016); Suhud et al.
related with customer loyalty. When customers become satisfied, they are likely
Conceptual Framework
conceptual framework of the study. The paradigm shows the input identifying
customer satisfaction and loyalty in the selected coffee shops in Butuan City. The
loyalty.
input, process, and output. This approach allows researchers to examine the
entire system, from the initial factors influencing customer satisfaction to the
analyze the processes involved in gathering and interpreting data, and evaluate
customer.
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3. Strategies for
4. Product quality 3. Identifications of key
enhancing customer
drivers influencing
loyalty and retention.
customers satisfaction
4. Actionable insights to
and loyalty.
drive business growth
and competitiveness in
selected coffee shop in Butuan City. Specifically, the researchers sought the
1.1 Age
1.2 Gender
2.1 Price
Customer satisfaction and Loyalty in the selected Coffee Shop in Butuan City.
in coffee shops.
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Coffee Shops Employee. The findings will help the employee of the
coffee shop to apply the strategy and ways on how to satisfy customer.
successful and efficient plan based on the data gathered to enhance services
material and a guide for future researchers who wish to conduct the same or any
Definition of Terms
To identify and clarify the terms that used in this study hereby the
study.
coffee shop.
coffee, project brew, brew break, shell café and 3rd floor espresso.
with.
the consumer.
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Chapter II
METHODOLOGIES
gathering of data and analysis which is relevant to the study. The methodologies
will include areas such as research locale, research instruments, data gathering
Research Design
analysis design. It is in the quantitative method because here it can be seen the
analysis of the data obtained from the respondents which will be the basis for
giving conclusions. Quantitative research uses large samples and, as such, the
Owen Price & Karina Lovell (2018). It is in a descriptive analysis design since the
researchers combined the data altogether which were collected from the
Research Respondents
The respondents of this study are the customers of the selected coffee
shops in the Butuan City because they are the best source of information
regarding to the customer satisfaction and loyalty. The selected coffee shops are
the Torque Coffee, Shell Café, Project Brew, 3rd Floor Espresso and Brew Break.
In our study, there will be 250 respondents in total, 50 respondents of each coffee
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shops that are selected. The researchers will use the random sampling in the
study and any of the customer will be interview after they purchase in the coffee
shop.
Research Locale
coffee shops in Butuan City: Torque Coffee, Shell Café, Project Brew, 3rd Floor
Espresso and Brew Break. The Torque Coffee is located at J C Aquino Avenue
Butuan City it is first opened in Tagaytay City and now they have many Branches
in other cities around the country. The 3rd Floor Espresso is located at JP Rizal
Barangay Hall- Butuan City. Brew Break is located 3 rd floor SM Butuan City and
Research Instrument
The main instrument of this study is survey. This would be our best source
collected accordingly, the first step is to formally write a letter of intent to the
Coffee shops that being selected, Torque Coffee, Shell café, Project Brew, 3 rd
Floor Espresso and Brew Break in the Butuan City. Once the letter been
Ethical Considerations
business owner. We stay in coffee shops for a long time to make sure we don't
disturb the business owner by turning away potential clients. This time we went
to the coffee shop we chose and we asked them if we could do research in the
coffee shop. they said yes, we thanked them and said we will come back
tomorrow and we said goodbye. the other day when we came back because we
had to give them permission on paper so that they are aware that we can
conduct a survey.
Statistical Treatment
The data gathered has been tallied and were analyze and interpreted
Chapter 3
data collected in this study. The data are presented in tables which serve as the
study.
Table 1 shows the profile of the customers in terms of Age. The results
showed that the age of the respondents ranged from 20 years old below to 60
years old and above. It reveals that 4 or 1.6 % of the respondent were 51 to 60
years old above, 2 or 0.8% of the respondents were 41 to 50 years old, 14 or 5.6
were 21 to 30 years old, 67 or 26.8% of the respondents are 20 years old below.
This implies that the majority of the respondents are 21 to 30 years old.
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that 149 or 59.6% of the total respondents are Female. On the other hand, 40.4%
or 101 of the total respondents are Male. This implies that the majority of the
Cafe.
Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very Satisfied); 3.41-4.20 (Satisfied); 2.61-3.40 (Neutral); 1.81-2.60 (Not
Satisfied); 1.00-1.80 (Dissatisfied)
cafe. The highest mean in this table is 3.98, interpreted as "Satisfied," which
indicates "How satisfied are you with the pricing of the overall product?" The
lowest mean is 3.90, also interpreted as "Satisfied," which indicates "Price of the
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coffee." The weighted mean is 3.940, interpreted as "Satisfied." This implies that
Coffee shops can take a variety of approaches when deciding how much
to charge for each drink and food item they sell. We’ll get into a few of the most
Coffee.
Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very Satisfied); 3.41-4.20 (Satisfied); 2.61-3.40 (Neutral); 1.81-2.60 (Not
Satisfied); 1.00-1.80 (Dissatisfied)
Coffee. The highest mean in this table is 3.96, interpreted as “Satisfied,” which
indicates “How satisfied are you with the pricing of all product?”. The lowest
mean is 3.78, also interpreted as “Satisfied,” which indicates “Price of the coffee.”
The weighted mean is 3.870, interpreted as “Satisfied.” This implies that the
Pricing is dictated by what customers are willing to spend. So, take a look
at who comes into your coffee shop. Setting the right prices is paramount to your
Break.
Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very Satisfied); 3.41-4.20 (Satisfied); 2.61-3.40 (Neutral); 1.81-2.60 (Not
Satisfied); 1.00-1.80 (Dissatisfied)
Break. The highest mean in this table is 4.14, interpreted as “Satisfied,” which
indicates “How Satisfied are you with the pricing of the overall product?”. The
coffee.” The weighted mean is 4.110, interpreted as “Satisfied.” This implies that
brew.
1. How satisfied are you with the pricing of 4.38 Very Satisfied
the overall product?
2. Price of the coffee. 3.34 Satisfied
Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very Satisfied); 3.41-4.20 (Satisfied); 2.61-3.40 (Neutral); 1.81-2.60 (Not
Satisfied); 1.00-1.80 (Dissatisfied)
Table 6 shows the level of customer satisfaction in terms of price in Project
Brew. The highest mean in this table is 4.38, interpreted as “Very Satisfied,”
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which indicates “How satisfied are you with the pricing of the overall product?”.
The lowest mean is 3.34, interpreted as “Satisfied,” which indicates “Price of the
coffee.” The weighted mean is 4.360, interpreted as “Very Satisfied”. This implies
that the prices at the coffee shop very satisfied the customer.
pricing consistency is not only a strategic need, but also a basic must for coffee
Floor Espresso.
1. How satisfied are you with the pricing of 4.46 Very Satisfied
the overall product?
2. Price of the coffee. 4.04 Satisfied
Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very Satisfied); 3.41-4.20 (Satisfied); 2.61-3.40 (Neutral); 1.81-2.60 (Not
Satisfied); 1.00-1.80 (Dissatisfied)
Table 7 shows the level of customer satisfaction in terms of Price in 3 rd
Floor Espresso. The highest mean in this table is 4.46, interpreted as “Very
Satisfied”, which indicates “How satisfied are you with the pricing of the overall
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“Price of the coffee.” The weighted mean is 4.540, interpreted as “Very Satisfied”.
This implies that the prices at the coffee shop very satisfied the customer.
Price becomes the factor that might impact customer behavior. Price
1. How satisfied are you with the taste/quality 4.64 Very Satisfied
of coffee?
2. The variety of coffee in their menu? 4.44 Very Satisfied
Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very Satisfied); 3.41-4.20 (Satisfied); 2.61-3.40 (Neutral); 1.81-2.60 (Not
Satisfied); 1.00-1.80 (Dissatisfied)
in Shell Café. The highest mean in this table is 4.64, interpreted as “Very
Satisfied,” which indicates “How satisfied are you with the taste/quality of
coffee?” The lowest mean is 4.44, interpreted as “Very Satisfied,” which indicates
“The variety of coffee in their menu.” The weighted mean is 4.540, interpreted as
“Very Satisfied”. This implies that the product quality at the coffee shop very
Basically, consumer always see and evaluate the quality of products in the
1. How satisfied are you with the taste/quality 4.42 Very Satisfied
of coffee?
2. The variety of coffee in their menu? 4.20 Satisfied
Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very Satisfied); 3.41-4.20 (Satisfied); 2.61-3.40 (Neutral); 1.81-2.60 (Not
Satisfied); 1.00-1.80 (Dissatisfied)
Quality in Torque Coffee. The highest mean in this table is 4.42, interpreted as
“Very Satisfied,” which indicates “How satisfied are you with the taste/quality of
“The variety of coffee in their menu?” The weighted mean is 4.310, which
indicates “Very Satisfied”. This implies that the product quality at the coffee shop
Product quality can make or break your brand’s success and profitability
— however, determining what makes a quality product depends on the end user.
Each consumer has their own idea of what constitutes a valuable product; for
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some, a fancy and durable product demonstrates quality, while others may look
1. How satisfied are you with the taste/quality 4.46 Very Satisfied
of coffee?
2. The variety of coffee in their menu? 4.35 Very Satisfied
Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very Satisfied); 3.41-4.20 (Satisfied); 2.61-3.40 (Neutral); 1.81-2.60 (Not
Satisfied); 1.00-1.80 (Dissatisfied)
Quality in Brew break. The highest mean is this table is 4.46, interpreted as “Very
Satisfied,” which indicates “How satisfied are you with the taste/quality of
coffee?”. The lowest mean is 4.35, interpreted as “Very Satisfied” which indicates
“The variety of coffee in their menu?” The weighted mean is 4.403, which
indicates “Very Satisfied”. This implies that the product quality at the coffee shop
Product Quality is an important thing that every company must strive for if
it wants its products to compete in the market to satisfy consumer needs and
1. How satisfied are you with the taste/quality 4.78 Very Satisfied
of coffee?
2. The variety of coffee in their menu? 4.44 Very Satisfied
Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very Satisfied); 3.41-4.20 (Satisfied); 2.61-3.40 (Neutral); 1.81-2.60 (Not
Satisfied); 1.00-1.80 (Dissatisfied)
Quality in Project brew. The highest mean in this table is 4.78, interpreted as
“Very Satisfied” which indicates “How satisfied are you the taste/quality of
coffee?”. The lowest mean is 4.44, interpreted as “Very Satisfied” which indicates
“The variety of coffee in their menu?” The weighted mean is 4.610, which
indicates “Very Satisfied”. This implies that the product quality at the coffee shop
implied need.
1. How satisfied are you with the taste/quality 4.64 Very Satisfied
of coffee?
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Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very Satisfied); 3.41-4.20 (Satisfied); 2.61-3.40 (Neutral); 1.81-2.60 (Not
Satisfied); 1.00-1.80 (Dissatisfied)
Quality in 3rd Floor Espresso. The highest mean in this table is 4.64, interpreted
as “Very Satisfied,” which indicates “How satisfied are you with the taste/quality
indicates “The variety of coffee in their menu?” The weighted mean is 4.540,
interpreted as “Very Satisfied”. This implies that the product quality at the coffee
paramount to a product. Wildia, Hidayat and Yusuf, (2021) the primary quality of
the product that is perceived is the customer, because the customer utilizes the
product.
Quality of Shell Café. The highest mean in this table is 4.78, interpreted as “Very
Satisfied.”, which indicates “Cleanliness of the coffee shop”. The lowest mean is
The weighted mean is 4.398, interpreted as “Very Satisfied”. This implies that the
promotion, physical evidence, and price are efficient for consumer satisfaction.
These are same aspects that are effective in customer perception, the
3. Are you satisfied the service quality they 4.46 Very Satisfied
provide?
4. Staff friendly and accommodating? 4.40 Very Satisfied
5. Convenient Location 4.12 Satisfied
6. How would you rate the ambiance of the coffee 4.66 Very Satisfied
shop?
7. Cleanliness of the coffee shop 4.80 Very Satisfied
8. Overall visit in the coffee shop 4.38 Very Satisfied
9. Internet Connectivity 3.58 Satisfied
Weighted Mean 4.336 Very Satisfied
Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very Satisfied); 3.41-4.20 (Satisfied); 2.61-3.40 (Neutral); 1.81-2.60 (Not
Satisfied); 1.00-1.80 (Dissatisfied)
Quality in Torque Coffee. The highest mean in this table is 4.80, interpreted as
“Very Satisfied,” which indicates “Cleanliness of the Coffee shop”. The lowest
The weighted mean is 4.336, interpreted as “Very Satisfied”. This implies that the
achieved through understanding the needs of the target market, and the
greater extent, Asabi, O.M, Ibojo, B.O. (2015). Reichheld argues that the
customer must “feel good” about their relationship with the brand – that the
company understands the values them and that the company engages both the
Quality in Brew Break. The highest mean in this table is 4.70, interpreted as
“Very Satisfied”, which indicates “Cleanliness of the coffee shop”. The lowest
The weighted mean is 4.447, interpreted as “Very Satisfied. This implies that the
customer satisfaction in the resort industry that may focus on gaining loyalty -
Oliver, K. G., Demain, C., Quitoy, H, L., and Palmes, D., (2022). Customer
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performance received, Rita et al., (2019); To et al., (2020); Cheng et al., (2019).
Quality in Project Brew. The highest mean in this table is 4.94, interpreted as
“Very Satisfied”, which indicates “Cleanliness of the coffee shop”. The lowest
The weighted mean is 4.553, interpreted as “Very Satisfied”. This implies that the
the core factor affecting consumers’ repeated purchase behavior. The desire to
revisit considers the possibility of a result later on the influence of the level of
consumer preference for the product or service, John Tampil Purba et al., (2022).
quality in 3rd Floor Espresso. The highest mean in this table is 4.68, interpreted
as “Very Satisfied”, which indicates “Cleanliness of the coffee shop”. The lowest
The weighted mean is 4.467, interpreted as “Very Satisfied”. This implies that the
Even if an organization has the best product on the market but misses out on
providing an equally good service the chances that they might get lost to
means and how it can be kept at its best comes into the picture. Service quality is
a measure of how an organization understands its users’ needs and fulfills their
the key step to growth for any organization, Navin Khadka & Nikhil David (2024).
Problem 3. The level of loyalty on when they revisiting the coffee shop.
Everyday 1 2
Weekly 21 42
Once a month 28 56
Table 18 shows how often the customer visit in Shell café. It shows that 1
or 2% of the respondents are everyday in the coffee shop, 21 or the 42% were
the respondents visit weekly and 28 or 56% of the respondents were Once a
Everyday 7 14%
Weekly 10 20%
Total 50 100%
Table 19 shows how often the customer visit in Torque Coffee. It shows
that 7 or 14% in the respondents are everyday in coffee shop, 10 or 20% are the
respondents who visit the coffee shop weekly, and 33 or 66% are the
Everyday 4 8%
Weekly 18 36%
Total 50 100%
Table 20 shows how often the customers visit in Brew Break. It shows that
4 or 8% are the respondent were every day in the coffee shop, 18 or 36% are the
respondents who visits the coffee shop weekly, and 28 or 56% are the
Everyday 15 30%
Weekly 15 30%
Table 21 shows how often the customers visit in Project Brew. It shows
that 15 or 30% are the respondents are everyday in the coffee shop, 15 or 30%
are the respondents are visiting weekly, and 20 or 40% are the respondents who
Table 22. Often visit the coffee shops in 3rd Floor Espresso.
Everyday 0 0%
Weekly 15 30%
shows that 0% in the respondents are everyday in coffee shop, 15 or 30% are
the respondents who visit the coffee shop weekly, and 35 or 70% are the
1. How likely are you to visit again this coffee shop 4.16 Likely
2. How likely are you to recommend this coffee shop to a 4.41 Very Likely
friend?
Weighted Mean 4.110 Likely
Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very Likely); 3.41-4.20 (Likely); 2.61-3.40 (Neutral); 1.81-2.60 (Unlikely); 1.00-
1.80 (Very Unlikely)
Table 23 shows the loyalty of customer in shell café. The highest mean in
this table is 4.14, interpreted as “Very Likely”, which indicates “How likely are you
to recommend this coffee shop to a friend?”. The lowest mean is 4.16, interpreted
as “Likely” which indicates “How likely are you to visit again this coffee shop”.
The weighted mean is 4.110, interpreted as “Likely”. This implies that the
the buyer to keep using and making future purchases of a good or service
1. How likely are you to visit again this coffee shop 4.18 Likely
2. How likely are you to recommend this coffee shop to a 4.40 Very Likely
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friend?
Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very Likely); 3.41-4.20 (Likely); 2.61-3.40 (Neutral); 1.81-2.60 (Unlikely); 1.00-
1.80 (Very Unlikely)
mean in this table is 4.40, interpreted as “Very Likely”, which indicates “How likely
are you to recommend this coffee shop to a friend?”. The lowest mean is 4.18,
interpreted as “Likely” which indicates “How likely are you to visit again this
coffee shop”. The weighted mean is 4.290, interpreted as “Very Likely”. This
implies that the customer is Very likely to visit again the coffee shop.
1. How likely are you to visit again this coffee shop 4.08 Likely
2. How likely are you to recommend this coffee shop to a 4.34 Very Likely
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friend?
Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very Likely); 3.41-4.20 (Likely); 2.61-3.40 (Neutral); 1.81-2.60 (Unlikely); 1.00-
1.80 (Very Unlikely)
Table 25 shows the loyalty of customer Brew Break. The highest mean in
this table is 4.34, interpreted as “Very Likely”, which indicates “How likely are you
to recommend this coffee shop to a friend?”. The lowest mean is 4.08, interpreted
as “Likely” which indicates “How likely are you to visit again this coffee shop”.
The weighted mean is 4.210, interpreted as “Very Likely”. This implies that the
tell friends and family about the service provider – Kanyama, Nurittamont, &
1. How likely are you to visit again this coffee shop 4.72 Very Likely
2. How likely are you to recommend this coffee shop to a 4.76 Very Likely
friend?
Total 4.740 Very Likely
Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very Likely); 3.41-4.20 (Likely); 2.61-3.40 (Neutral); 1.81-2.60 (Unlikely); 1.00-
1.80 (Very Unlikely)
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Table 26 shows the loyalty of customer in Project Brew. The highest mean
in this table is 4.76, interpreted as “Very Likely”, which indicates “How likely are
you to recommend this coffee shop to a friend?”. The lowest mean is 4.72,
interpreted as “Very Likely” which indicates “How likely are you to visit again this
coffee shop”. The weighted mean is 4.740, interpreted as “Very Likely”. This
implies that the customer is Very likely to visit again the coffee shop.
related with customer loyalty. When customers become satisfied, they are likely
1. How likely are you to visit again this coffee shop 3.94 Likely
2. How likely are you to recommend this coffee shop to a 4.18 Likely
friend?
Total 4.060 Very Likely
Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very Likely); 3.41-4.20 (Likely); 2.61-3.40 (Neutral); 1.81-2.60 (Unlikely); 1.00-
1.80 (Very Unlikely)
Table 27 shows the loyalty of customer in 3rd Floor Espresso. The highest
mean in this table is 4.18, interpreted as “Likely”, which indicates “How likely are
you to recommend this coffee shop to a friend?”. The lowest mean is 3.94,
interpreted as “Likely” which indicates “How likely are you to visit again this
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coffee shop”. The weighted mean is 4.060, interpreted as “Very Likely”. This
implies that the customer is Very likely to visit again the coffee shop.
shop company. It is the ultimate goal of every business due to its potential impact
on repeat buying behavior (Kim et at., 2016; Suhud et al., 2020), considering that
Chapter 4
Summary
five selected coffee shops in Butuan City: Shell Café, Torque Coffee, Brew Break,
Project Brew, and 3rd Floor Espresso. Using a quantitative method, the
respondents at each coffee shop. The data gave significant insight into the
Findings
and loyalty in the selected coffee shops in Butuan City. The majority of
respondents were young adults, predominantly between the ages of 21 and 30,
representing 65.2% of the total participants. There was a slightly higher number
customers reported high levels of satisfaction with various aspects of the coffee
shops, including pricing, product quality, and service quality. Specific aspects
such as the taste and quality of the coffee, the variety in the menu, the speed of
service, the ambiance, and the cleanliness of the shops received particularly
loyalty, with many customers expressing a high likelihood of revisiting the coffee
shops and recommending them to friends. This suggests that the coffee shop’s
Conclusions
In conclusion, the data analysis of our survey across five coffee shops
provides valuable insights into the profile of customers, their satisfaction levels,
majority of respondents across all coffee shops were in the age range of 21 to 30
years old, indicating a younger clientele. Additionally, there was a slightly higher
price, product quality, and service quality. Most customers were satisfied or very
satisfied with the pricing, taste/quality of coffee, variety of coffee in the menu,
likelihood to revisit the coffee shops, with a significant proportion also indicating a
likelihood to recommend the coffee shops to friends. This suggests a strong level
with various aspects of the coffee shops' offerings. Overall, these findings
services to foster customer satisfaction and loyalty in the competitive coffee shop
industry.
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Recommendations
Shell Café
its staff. Regular updates and diversification of the menu are crucial to cater to
various tastes and preferences, ensuring that customers always have something
new to look forward to. Introducing seasonal or limited-time offerings can add
Torque Coffee
training for staff on customer service excellence will ensure that every customer
barista classes, can engage customers and create a community feel. Developing
a strong online presence and utilizing social media for promotions and customer
prioritize the quality and consistency of its coffee and food offerings. Investing in
high-quality ingredients and maintaining strict quality control can ensure that
customers receive the best products every time. Enhancing the interior design to
create a cozy and aesthetically pleasing environment can make the café a
preferred spot for social gatherings and work. Offering personalized customer
sense of belonging. Collaborating with local artists for events or displays can also
times and training staff to provide exceptional service can make a significant
difference. Expanding the menu to include unique and innovative coffee blends
such as live music nights or book clubs, can enhance the café's role as a social
to customer satisfaction.
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that are unique to the café. Ensuring that the café’s environment is welcoming
and comfortable, with plenty of seating and amenities like free Wi-Fi, can
continuous staff training and creating a culture of hospitality can make customers
promotions and a user-friendly website for orders and reservations, can increase
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APPENDIX A
LETTER OF INTENT
To manager
Manager
Name of the Company
Address of the Company
Dear owner/Manager,
Greetings!
I hope this letter find you well. My name is Maila Nichole Orciga and I am the
Representative of Our Research. My group members are Christian Paul Bolo,
Ciara GEE Salvana, Raynelyn Rana and Antonio Madrona. We are a student
from Saint Joseph Institute of Technology. We are Writing to request permission
to conduct a research study entitled “Quantitative Analysis of Customer
Satisfaction and Loyalty in Selected Coffee Shop in Butuan City. As part of our
requirements in the Business Research subject.
The purpose of this research is to identify the customer satisfaction and loyalty in
your coffee shop. Particularly in terms of customer service, pricing and product
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quality. This study aims to determine how customer is satisfied and loyal. It can
beneficial to your coffee shop by increasing brand recognition and attracting
more customers.
In relation to this request, I assure you that we will not disrupt the schedule of the
individual and the staff involved. I greatly value any time you can spare for my
research. Your response to this correspondence is vital in furnishing the
information needed for our study to attain accurate results.
Your response and time are greatly appreciated. I'm hoping for your kind
acceptance and support in this endeavor.
Noted by:
APPENDIX B
This informed consent form is for the participants of the focus group
discussion/interview as part of the data gathering of the researcher
___________________________________________with the research entitled
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________.
Introduction
Participant selection
Voluntary participation
Your participation in the FGD/interview is entirely voluntary. You can decide freely
whether you will participate in the FGD/interview. But in case you wish to
participate in this FGD/interview, you are still free to withdraw at any time. You
will not be penalized by such a decision. You may inform us using the contact
information below. You will not be asked of your reasons for withdrawal.
You will answer the items in the socio-demographic survey and online FGD. You
will be asked to share your personal information and knowledge on ????.
The FGD/interview may take at least __ hours to finish. In case you have a
question or clarification about an item or items in the FGD, feel free to ask the
facilitator.
Risks
You may feel uncomfortable with some FGD/interview questions. Please feel free
not to answer them. However, we are hoping that you can complete the
FGD/interview.
Benefits
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Rest assured that your information and responses will be handled with utmost
confidentiality and care, and will be protected in strict compliance with the
implementing rules and regulation of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act
No. 10173).
Your information will be recorded as a code instead of your name. Your identity
will remain anonymous for the whole duration of the study, including analysis and
reporting of research findings. The data collected from you will also be processed
as aggregate of responses, hence the team will make sure that no information in
this study can personally identify you. In the reporting and presentation of the
study results, your identity will be secured. You will also have access to these
results upon request to the team. All data will only be handled and accessed by
the researcher’s team members only.
Data Management
All data will be properly secured and stored in locked file cabinets, and encrypted
and password-protected computers. Three years after the research duration
ends, all collected data will be properly disposed of printed/hard copies of data
will be shredded then pulverized, and digital data will be deleted and their
storage units will be reformatted. You can request access to your information
from the research team, whom you can contact using the details below. Should
you decide to withdraw from this study, your data will be deleted and excluded
from the analysis and presentation.
Who to contact
Should you have any or further questions, clarifications, or inquiries about the
study, feel free to contact me ______________________________ through
email add or phone number _________________
2. Certificate of Consent
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The participant has read [or I have accurately read out the information sheet to
the potential participant], and to the best of my ability made sure that he or she
understands that the following will be done.
1. S/He will answer the FGD/interview which contains questions that will ask
his or her knowledge on
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
__________.
I confirm that the participant was given the time to ask questions, clarification,
and/or further inquiries about the study. I also confirm that these questions,
clarifications, or inquiries that the participants asked have been answered
correctly to the best of my ability. I further confirm that the participant was not
coerced in giving his or her consent.
A copy of this Informed Consent Form has been provided to the participant.
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APPENDIX C
Name (Optional)
Age:
Gender:
Torque Coffee, Brew Break, Project Brew, and 3rd Floor Espresso.
Direction: Put a Check (✔) mark next to the answer that represents your
1 - Dissatisfied
2 - Not Satisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
5 4 3 2 1
coffee
8.Convenient location?
12.Internet Connectivity?
⃘ Everyday
⃘ Weekly
⃘ Once a month
15. How likely are you to visit again this coffee shop?
⃘ Very likely
⃘ Likely
⃘ Neutral
⃘ Unlikely
⃘ Very Unlikely
⃘ Very likely
⃘ Likely
⃘ Neutral
⃘ Unlikely
⃘ Very unlike
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APPENDIX D
DOCUMENTATION
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APPENDIX E
CURRICULUM VITAE
0960-220-9293
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Sex : Male
Nationality:Filipino
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Management
Present
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09671631701
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Sex : Male
Nationality: Filipino
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2012-2013
2014-2018
Management
Present
0963-553-8509
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Sex : Female
Nationality:Filipino
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary:
jbdbcjdfbjManagement
Present
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0963-589-1420
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Sex : Female
Nationality:Filipino
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Primary:
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2012-2013
Secondary:
Tertiary:
Management
Present
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Raynelyn R. Rana
(0963-128-3914) – (0992-876-6648)
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Sex : Female
Nationality:Filipino
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Primary:
Secondary:
School Name: A.D. Curato St, Butuan City, 8600 Agusan Del Norte
Tertiary:
Management
Present