This thesis contains the results of a study of the architecture and history of drive-in restaurants from their genesis in the late 1920s to their decline in popularity during the 1960s. The study provides a context within which the historic, cultural and architectural significance of this building type can be evaluated. A Muncie, Indiana case study follows the study of the national context. Conclusions are reached concerning how the designs of drive-in restaurants in the Muncie study area compare to national design trends. It provides a framework for further research of the building type.Of the major drive-in restaurant styles, types or forms that were typical on the national scene, the Muncie study area demonstrated only the roadside stand-type, Modern style, and rectangular form. Independent of style or type, Muncie drive-ins demonstrated various interpretations of elements that were common nationally: the sheltering canopy, the pylon, lighting, electronic speaker systems for ordering, and plate glass. It is possible, though, that the Muncie study area contained other restaurants that exhibited national design trends but were demolished and left no record. / Department of Architecture

The purpose of this study was to investigate the quality of frying oil in eight randomly selected restaurants in Umeå. A further aim was to examine the techniques and control methods the various restaurants used. The methods used to answer the purpose was questionnaires, answered by the chefs, which was used to examine the procedures used in the handling of frying oils. To investigate the quality of the frying oils two types of quick tests were used, a Oxifrit-test and a TPM-test. The results showed that all food businesses had developed procedures for the handling of frying oils. Procedures for intermittent usage, change of frying oil, monitoring of the oil, cleaning and handling of frying oils after use existed at the eight restaurants. According to the recommendations of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für fettwissenschaft the observed routines does not meet all the criteria to achieve a good quality of frying oil, and therefore needs improvements. However the Oxifrit-test and TPM-test showed that the frying oils generally archive a good quality in the selected restaurants. There were only three restaurants where the oil should have been replaced. Further improvement of procedures might help to improve the quality of frying oil.

Most customer loyalty programs available across the service industry have largely focused on building repeat patronage. There is now a combined approach through a theoretical framework of customer loyalty that uses both repeat patronage and relative attitude constructs in measuring loyalty. Paying greater attention to attitude could help improve the cost effectiveness of the programs because the incentives used to enhance the attitudinal loyalty are often in the form of non-financial benefits. / This study contributes to an understanding of the relative effectiveness of a fee-based loyalty program and identifies the factors required for a successful program within the hotel industry. / Two key functions derived from an analysis of social influences variables are explained as implicit and explicit concerns. Implicit concerns, such as knowing and greeting individual members, show greater strength in terms of loyalty development. This result contributes to the existing theory that social influences in the form of implicit concern are of higher importance than explicit concern. There is also no significant difference in the perceived importance toward social influence benefits among the new and renewed members. There would be no greater impact in giving more value to long-standing members over newer members. But there would be greater impact when giving more attractive hard benefits to the new members or to the existing members in the renewal stage. / Even though the study derives specific and unique findings, it is notable that in many areas the results of research match those conducted elsewhere in different industries and cultural contexts. Another limitation is that this study reveals the loyalty condition and the factors that influence loyalty development from the perspective of existing members only. / Further research could be geared towards the issue of member valuation, finding out the optimal value of financial benefits given in exchange for a certain membership fee. Future research could also examine the strengths and weaknesses of a fee based frequency program. It is suggested that action research could be used among the members with implicit concern, or even those with no implicit concern, to help gain higher validity. / Thesis (DBA(DoctorateofBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2007.

Most customer loyalty programs available across the service industry have largely focused on building repeat patronage. There is now a combined approach through a theoretical framework of customer loyalty that uses both repeat patronage and relative attitude constructs in measuring loyalty. Paying greater attention to attitude could help improve the cost effectiveness of the programs because the incentives used to enhance the attitudinal loyalty are often in the form of non-financial benefits. / This study contributes to an understanding of the relative effectiveness of a fee-based loyalty program and identifies the factors required for a successful program within the hotel industry. / Two key functions derived from an analysis of social influences variables are explained as implicit and explicit concerns. Implicit concerns, such as knowing and greeting individual members, show greater strength in terms of loyalty development. This result contributes to the existing theory that social influences in the form of implicit concern are of higher importance than explicit concern. There is also no significant difference in the perceived importance toward social influence benefits among the new and renewed members. There would be no greater impact in giving more value to long-standing members over newer members. But there would be greater impact when giving more attractive hard benefits to the new members or to the existing members in the renewal stage. / Even though the study derives specific and unique findings, it is notable that in many areas the results of research match those conducted elsewhere in different industries and cultural contexts. Another limitation is that this study reveals the loyalty condition and the factors that influence loyalty development from the perspective of existing members only. / Further research could be geared towards the issue of member valuation, finding out the optimal value of financial benefits given in exchange for a certain membership fee. Future research could also examine the strengths and weaknesses of a fee based frequency program. It is suggested that action research could be used among the members with implicit concern, or even those with no implicit concern, to help gain higher validity. / Thesis (DBA(DoctorateofBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2007.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of New Orleans, 2004. / Title from electronic submission form. "A thesis ... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management"--Thesis t.p. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--Oregon State University, 2005. / Printout. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 74-82). Also available online.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1967. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1994. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 193-207). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2005. / Title from first page of PDF file. Document formatted into pages; contains xii, 178 p.; also includes graphics (some col.). Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-128). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center

Thesis PlanB (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references.