Investigating the Factors that Drive the Success of Halal Cloud Kitchen in Bangladesh

Authors

  • Dr. Rafiuddin Professor, Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
    Bangladesh
  • Muhammad Intisar Alam Associate Professor, Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
    Bangladesh
  • Maria Sultana Independent Researcher, Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
    Bangladesh
  • Mahafizur Rahman Jim Independent Researcher, Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
    Bangladesh

Keywords:

Online Food Services, Food Quality, Packaging, Halal Cloud Kitchen

Abstract

With the integration of new technologies, various industries, including the food sector, are experiencing significant transformations. The emergence of Cloud Kitchens represents a notable technological shift within the food industry. This research endeavors to uncover the key factors contributing to the success of the Halal Cloud Kitchen sector in Bangladesh. To achieve this, a structured survey questionnaire was designed and distributed through Google Forms. Three hundred twenty-three responses were gathered using the snowball sampling method and utilized in hypothesis testing employing multiple linear regression. The findings indicate that, among the six variables considered,food quality, packaging, and discounts substantially influence the prosperity of Halal Cloud Kitchens. In contrast,the remaining variables were found to be insignificant. Finally,this study analyzes critical success criteria for Halal Cloud Kitchens in Bangladesh, highlighting food quality, innovative packaging, and strategic discounts. It provides practical suggestions for improving business efficiency and competitiveness, identifying limitations, and suggesting future research areas.

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Author Biographies

Dr. Rafiuddin, Professor, Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

Dr. Rafiuddin Ahmed

Professor

Department of Marketing

Faculty of Business Studies

University of Dhaka

Phone: 01760928099

Email: rafi.mkt@du.ac.bd

Muhammad Intisar Alam, Associate Professor, Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

Muhammad Intisar Alam

Associate Professor

Department of Marketing

Faculty of Business Studies

University of Dhaka

Phone: 01819128538

Email: intisar_alam@du.ac.bd

Maria Sultana, Independent Researcher, Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

Maria Sultana

Independent Researcher

Department of Marketing

Faculty of Business Studies

University of Dhaka

Email: mariasumim@gmail.com

Mahafizur Rahman Jim, Independent Researcher, Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

Mahafizur Rahman Jim

Independent Researcher

Department of Marketing

Faculty of Business Studies

University of Dhaka

Phone: 01770226911

Email: jim.mkt.du@gmail.com

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Submitted

2024-06-03

Accepted

2024-09-11

Published

2024-09-23

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