This study examines the independent and joint effects of discount framing and scarcity messages on consumers’ purchase intentions in quick-service restaurant (QSR) promotions. A 2 × 3 between-subjects experiment manipulated discount framing (₩1,650 off vs. 30% off) and scarcity message (no scarcity, limited quantity, and limited time). Data were analyzed using two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), planned contrasts, and simple-effects analyses. The results showed that monetary discount framing generated significantly higher purchase intentions than an economically equivalent percentage discount. Limited-time scarcity generated significantly higher purchase intention than limited-quantity scarcity; additional comparisons showed that both scarcity conditions produced higher purchase intentions than the no-scarcity condition. A significant interaction further revealed that the effect of discount framing varied across scarcity conditions. Follow-up analyses showed that the monetary-percentage framing difference was substantially smaller under limited-time scarcity than under the no-scarcity and limited-quantity conditions. These findings demonstrate that the effectiveness of discount framing depends on the scarcity context in which the discount is presented. The study extends research on price promotions and scarcity by demonstrating the interdependent effects of discount framing and scarcity messages in a relatively low-priced QSR context and provides practical guidance for coordinating these promotional cues.
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ABSTRACT Ⅰ. Introduction Ⅱ. Literature 2.1 Price Discount Framing 2.2 Scarcity Messages Ⅲ. Methodology 3.1 Design and Participants 3.2 Stimuli and Pro 3.3 Manipulation Check Ⅳ. Results Ⅴ. Discussion and Conclusions 5.1 Theoretical Implications 5.2 Managerial Implications 5.3 Limitations and Recommendations for Future Studies References