Author(s): Marques, Alzira ; Lopes, Marlene ; Santos, Célia
Date: 2025
Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10400.8/14712
Origin: IC-online
Subject(s): food delivery app usage expectations; information quality; self-efficacy; revisit intention; word of mouth
Consumers frequently use food delivery apps due to time constraints or the desire to explore diverse cuisines. These apps offer convenience and accessibility, but user loyalty is also shaped by factors such as ease of use, performance expectations, information quality, self-efficacy, and user enjoyment. This study analyses how user expectations contribute to brand loyalty in food delivery apps. A quantitative survey of 160 users was conducted, and data were analysed using structural equation modelling via Smart PLS. Results indicate that information quality and self-efficacy positively affect perceived ease of use; in turn, ease of use and self-efficacy influence performance expectations. Both performance and effort expectations significantly impact brand loyalty. Interestingly, information quality does not directly influence performance expectations, possibly due to users relying on external sources. The findings enhance understanding of user behaviour and provide insights for future research on digital food service platforms
