Outline Journal of Economic Studies
Vol. 5 No. 2: April - September 2026

The Influence of Product Quality and Promotion on Purchase Decisions on Culinary MSME Consumers in Medan City

Dedy Lazuardi (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Eka Prasetya)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jun 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study investigated the influence of product quality and promotion on consumer purchasing decisions within the culinary micro, small, and medium enterprise sector in Medan City. Methods: Researchers employed a quantitative causality approach to collect primary data from consumers who had completed at least one transaction. Data collection involved a structured questionnaire instrument distributed to a purposively selected sample. Researchers systematically analyzed the data using a multiple linear regression analysis method to test the hypothesized effects. Results: Statistical analysis results proved that product quality positively and significantly influenced purchasing decisions with an estimated value of 0.452. Furthermore, promotion also exerted a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions with an estimated value of 0.318. Simultaneously, product quality and promotion explained 62.4 percent of the total variation in consumer purchasing decisions. Conclusions: This research concluded that the combination of high product quality standards and aggressive promotional strategies successfully drove transaction decisions effectively. Originality/value: These findings emphasized the critical need for culinary business practitioners to consistently balance digital marketing visibility with the assurance of authentic product value to sustain business continuity amidst a highly competitive market.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

OJES

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

Outline Journal of Economic Studies is published by Outline Publishers. The journal is published twice a year in March and September. The editorial accepts general articles covering the economy both nationally and internationally where no other media has ever ...