Market segmentation and perceived value in the gastronomy industry of Medellin, Colombia: an empirical study

Palabras clave: segmentation, gastronomy, perceived-value, mixed-methods

Resumen

This study examines market segmentation within the gastronomic industry in Medellín, Colombia, focusing on perceived value, consumer types, and brand positioning among young adults. Using a mixed-method approach with a sequential exploratory design, focus groups were conducted to identify key attributes valued by consumers. This data was the base for a subsequent quantitative survey, which delineated three distinct market segments characterized by their preferences for connectivity, cleanliness, reasonable prices, ambiance, quality of service, variety in dishes, portion size, and service time. The results suggest that young adults in Medellín prioritize a combination of quality and experience factors in their gastronomic choices. The conclusions highlight sociodemographic differences, such as the tendency of women to seek information about establishments before visiting the establishments or the preference of middle-class youth for casual dining restaurants, results that contribute to marketing management and tourism decision-making.

Biografía del autor/a

Rodolfo Casadiego-Alzate

PhD(c) Modelación y Computación Científica, Universidad de Medellín. Magíster en Mercadeo, Ingeniero Industrial.Profesor Auxiliar de la Escuela de Marketing y Branding. Politécnico Grancolombiano, Medellín, Colombia. casadiegor@poligran.edu.co. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2349-1864

Alexander Balzan

PhD(c) Turismo, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. Máster en Dirección Internacional. Profesor Asistente Escuela de Negocios y Desarrollo Internacional. Politécnico Grancolombiano, Medellín, Colombia. abalzan@poligran.edu.co. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2166-0377

Tatiana Castañeda-Quirama

PhD Psicología. Magister en Psicología. Psicóloga. Profesora Asistente Escuela de Estudios en Psicología, Talento Humano y Sociedad. Politécnico Grancolombiano, Medellín, Colombia. lcastaneda@poligran.edu.co. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1132-4241

Paula Andrea Velásquez-Calle

Magíster en Mercadeo. Profesional en Comunicación y Relaciones Corporativas. Profesora Auxiliar Escuela de Marketing y Branding. Politécnico Grancolombiano, Medellín, Colombia. pvelasquez@poligran.edu.co. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9033-161X

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Publicado
2025-01-30
Cómo citar
Casadiego-Alzate, R., Balzan, A., Castañeda-Quirama, T., & Velásquez-Calle, P. A. (2025). Market segmentation and perceived value in the gastronomy industry of Medellin, Colombia: an empirical study. Revista Venezolana De Gerencia, 30(109), 430-445. https://doi.org/10.52080/rvgluz.30.109.17
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