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The Response Of The Restaurant Industry To The Financial Crisis

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  • Marko Kukanja

    (University of Primorska, Slovenia)

  • Tanja Planinc

    (University of Primorska, Slovenia)

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This study examines crisis management practices in the restaurant industry. The survey was conducted in the Municipality of Piran, the most developed municipality in Slovenia, when tourism is concerned. The study investigates the differences in response of the restaurant industry to the economic crisis. In particular this research focuses on usage of different operational crisis management practices. The results indicate that in general there are no statistical significant differences in the usage of different operational crisis management practices, according to different F&B facilities, forms of business organizations and ownership structure of the F&B facilities. Conclusion provides suggestions for future research and useful information for managers of catering facilities.

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  • Marko Kukanja & Tanja Planinc, 2013. "The Response Of The Restaurant Industry To The Financial Crisis," Economic Thought and Practice, Department of Economics and Business, University of Dubrovnik, vol. 22(1), pages 39-56, june.
    • Handle: RePEc:avo:emipdu:v:22:y:2013:i:1:p:39-56
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    Keywords

    recession; crisis management; restaurant industry; Municipality of Piran;
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    JEL classification:

    • G01 - Financial Economics - - General - - - Financial Crises
    • G32 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Financing Policy; Financial Risk and Risk Management; Capital and Ownership Structure; Value of Firms; Goodwill
    • L83 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Sports; Gambling; Restaurants; Recreation; Tourism

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